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Crosses honour WW1 soldiers
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Local
461 crosses bearing the names of Cook Islands soldiers who contributed in New Zealand’s war effort was the centrepiece of the Cook Islands Soldiers of World War One (CISWWO) Commemorative Ceremony at the Beehive in Wellington last Thursday.
Romancing the vaka-hoppers
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Less than 12 years ago, an MP from the island of Atiu hopped across to the Democratic Party from the CIP, his political party of umpteen years.
Govt vehicles go under the hammer
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Politics
A range of Cook Islands government vehicles is going under the hammer soon as part of a community auction to get rid of transportation which is ‘surplus to requirements’.
Protest march gathers many helping hands
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Local
Friday’s planned protest march against purse seining in Cook Islands waters has been gathering plenty of support, with a large number of volunteers coming forward to help out, a spokesman for the organisers says.
Serving the community, saving the planet
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Local
Mauke police officer Tangata Rangi-Ateriano, photographed by Eruera Nia, makes a difference in his community serving and protecting the people and caring for the environment by choosing to cycle on his beat.
PM expected back early in the week
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Politics
It looks likely that most Cabinet Ministers will be on Rarotonga this week.
Second time around makes training easier
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Health
For second-year nursing students at the Rarotonga Hospital, it’s a case of things getting easier the second time around.
Village sports festival about 'inclusion'
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Local
Rutaki will host to this month’s popular Just Play sports-oriented Village Festival.
Information system to boost agriculture
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Local
The Department of Policy, Planning & Projects (DPP) and the Ministry of Agriculture are developing an Agricultural Market Information System for Cook Islands.
Chef loves our local produce
Saturday 18 April 2015 | Published in Local
For top New Zealand chef William Mordido, a week on Rarotonga has been an awakening to local produce.
Art subject gives show a buzz
Saturday 18 April 2015 | Published in Local
‘Bloody mosquitoes’ sparked some vibrant discussions at LBV in Avarua on Thursday night.
Colourful show of youth dance talent
Saturday 18 April 2015 | Published in Local
Old-school elegant dancing graced the National Auditorium stage on Thursday night when 17 youth dancers put on a colourful show.
Bank services to stay intact following sale
Saturday 18 April 2015 | Published in Economy
Bank South Pacific have no plans to change current products and services to Westpac Cook Islands when they take over the bank in the middle of this year.
Ponia to face disciplinary action
Saturday 18 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Action is being taken to address the reportedly drunken behaviour of Ministry of Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia at an international conference two months ago.
Teachers learn to foster healthy habits in young
Friday 17 April 2015 | Published in Education
Primary school teachers from the Southern Cooks have gathered in Rarotonga this week to learn more about nutrition and healthy lifestyles.
Groups get wise about social media
Friday 17 April 2015 | Published in Local
Local organisations and groups have been seizing the chance to learn more about the world wide web this week at the first ever Web Base 2.0 social media training workshop on Rarotonga.
Cultural group joins singing legend
Friday 17 April 2015 | Published in Local
The touring Korero Maori Cultural Group has joined the Los Angeles Tahiti Community Cultural Group for a cultural performance exchange.
Outdoor movie will be family- friendly event
Friday 17 April 2015 | Published in Local
Te Ipukarea Society is hosting the free movie night, weather permitting, starting at 6pm and all are welcome to enjoy the alcohol-free event.
New bid to control invasion of pest plants
Friday 17 April 2015 | Published in Local
Following the launch on Tuesday of a bio control agent to bring mile a minute vine under control on Rarotonga, other invasive weeds in the Cook Islands are to be targeted in a $1 million project.
QR helps honour memory of our brave war effort
Friday 17 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters has arrived in Aotearoa to attend a number of events commemorating the contributions of Cook Islands soldiers to New Zealand’s war effort between 1914 and 1918.
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