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Pa Enua focus of major donor meeting
Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Challenges faced by people in the Pa Enua will be high on the agenda when a group of major international donors visits the Cook Islands next month.
'The islands are all the more attractive because they do not possess the attributes of a legendary paradise'
Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in National
Not Quite Paradise by (Rev) Bernard Thorogood.
Nursing school soon to open its doors
Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in National
A Diploma in Nursing is one of the new courses on offer at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute.
New faces at CI tertiary institute
Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in National
Two fresh faces are set to lead the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) into the new year.
Waste collectors to be trained up on recycling
Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in National
A tender for waste collection and disposal will see new contractors trained in sorting recyclables from landfill waste.
Bad weather sends Raro flight to Tahiti
Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in National
Bad weather stopped an Air New Zealand flight from landing in Rarotonga yesterday.
Mangaia ill-prepared for festive season
Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in National
Mangaia residents missed an opportunity to make money from visitors to their island this festive season, says a local leader.
Minister Bishop attends first 2014 Cabinet meet
Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in National
Preliminary discussions for the Cook Islands 50th anniversary of self-governance celebrations were among the topics of discussion at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting – the first meeting for 2014.
Cyclone Ian a timely reminder
Tuesday 7 January 2014 | Published in National
It may be the season for feasting and relaxing but Cook Islanders are being reminded that now is also the cyclone season.
2 Miss South Pacific shows to raise funds
Tuesday 7 January 2014 | Published in National
Miss Cook Islands and newly crowned Miss South Pacific Teuira Napa is in for a busy year.
Man charged for assault on a police officer
Tuesday 7 January 2014 | Published in National
A man who allegedly assaulted a police officer on Saturday is likely to face a cocktail of charges when he appears in court later this month.
Driver in hospital after hitting dog
Tuesday 7 January 2014 | Published in National
Two people had to be taken to hospital on Saturday night after being involved in separate road crashes in Rarotonga.
Singing bus driver entertains tourists
Tuesday 7 January 2014 | Published in National
A local bus driver’s singing and joking with passengers has caught the attention of a Canadian visitor, who suggests he be considered for an award.
Cyclone slow moving
Tuesday 7 January 2014 | Published in Weather
While Cyclone Ian is still slow moving, north west of Tonga, the community is still being urged not to be complacent and always be prepared for any natural disasters.
Rain gives reason to rejoice in Cooks
Tuesday 7 January 2014 | Published in Weather
Heavy downpours over the weekend gave Rarotonga more than a quarter of its average monthly rainfall.
Triathlete Thomas graduates
Tuesday 7 January 2014 | Published in Local
National triathlete Thomas Henderson (left), pictured his with younger brother Charles, is keen to return home to Rarotonga after graduating with a Bachelor of Sports Coaching from Canterbury University.
Atiu airport to get $4m upgrade
Tuesday 7 January 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Atiu’s run-down airport will be given a $4 million upgrade over the coming months as part of a long-term plan to boost the island’s tourism economy.
Beauty course to start at CI tertiary institute
Tuesday 7 January 2014 | Published in National
A hair and beauty qualification will be among a range of new courses on offer at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) this year.
Groups pose further questions on shark find
Monday 6 January 2014 | Published in Environment
Conservation groups say questions remain unanswered after the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) disclosed it did not prosecute a foreign flagged fishing vessel under national anti-shark fishing laws, after entering Cook Islands waters with shark carcasses aboard.
Family heights
Monday 6 January 2014 | Published in Local
Members of the Williams family who gathered together for a family reunion to learn more of their family history and genealogy took time out to hike to the infamous needle peak.
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