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Governor visits for Rotary's 50th
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Ingrid Waugh, the District Governor for the Rotary District 9920 of New Zealand, was recently on the island for the first time to celebrate the Rarotonga Rotary’s 50th anniversary.
Arriving just in time
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
MOTHER’S Day is this Sunday,and Cook Islanders all over the world are dipping into their pockets to say thank you to their mums. Sandra Lazaro (right) with her new baby girl Shirley Haven Napa who entered the world on Tuesday night about 11.40pm is celebrating Mother's Day with her new born.
Cooks in disaster-risk study
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
A team from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is in the country to inspect some residential and commercial properties in an effort to improve disaster risk reduction.
Cyber-crims attack Raro firms
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in National
The computer networks of one of Rarotonga’s best-loved restaurant businesses has been hacked by cyber-criminals planning to extort money.
Nurses visit special centres today
Wednesday 8 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
As part of the celebrations for International Nurses Week nurses are providing free health screening to those with special needs at Are Pa Metua, the Creative Centre and the Te Kainga O Pa Taunga today.
Calls for assistance rise for ADB
Wednesday 8 May 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Economy
Demand for assistance across the Pacific and Asia continues to grow in the past year with the Asian Development Bank’s annual report showing new commitments of $21.6 billion in loans, grants, and investments from the bank’s own resources.
10 dancers for Te Mire 'Ura Seniors
Wednesday 8 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The anticipated national Te Mire ‘Ura senior cultural dance competition starts at 7pm tomorrow evening, Thursday May 9 at the National Auditorium.
Community focused on retaining their beach
Wednesday 8 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Community members of Nukupure Park are not responding to an assessment report that was released last month.
Kia Rangatira Cook Islands graduates' dinner
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Published in Education
The annual Kia Rangatira “Akaraumaire Celebration of Excellence” Cook Islands Maori Graduates’ Dinner 2019 to celebrate academic excellence and achievement was held recently at the Atiu community hall in Auckland.
Day 100: For Talbot winter is coming
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot is battling painfully disorienting wilderness and homesickness as he hurries to complete New Zealand’s 3200 Te Araroa Trail before the worst of winter.
Men fined for failure to report on Good Friday
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Three men who were arrested for failing to report to the Cook Islands Police Station on Good Friday have been fined.
Workers Assn 'cosmetic' – Herman
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A rift has widened in the top-level advisory board charged with safeguarding employees’ wellbeing, with accusations flying of incompetence and denial of workers’ rights.
Cruise ship arrives today
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Luxury cruise ship Paul Gauguin is expected to arrive in Rarotonga for a day-long visit today.
Big progress on pay system
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government’s effort in centralising the payment system to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) is making “tremendous progress”.
Nurses a voice to lead health for all
Monday 6 May 2019 | Published in Health
Nurses in the Cook Islands will mark International Nurses Day this week byb celebrating their achievements, remembering their pioneers, and recognising nurses all over the world.
Language, culture and careers: Clark
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Helen Clark’s ‘Women in Politics’ presentation hosted by the Cook Islands National Council of Women at Tamarind House on April 27 drew a large number of women keen to listen to her views. The audience was then invited to pose questions to Clark regarding issues of concern to them. Below is a second excerpt from the Q&A session that took place. The first excerpt was published in Saturday’s edition.
Foreshore project not halting erosion
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
The Nukupure Park coastline is at risk of increased erosion. This was revealed in the April 2019 assessment report of the Nukupure Park foreshore projects of beach nourishment, dune planting and toa prepared by Andy Kirkwood and Justine Flanagan for Ngati Teaia; landowners of the area.
Brown in Fiji, Puna off to NZ
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown is still in Fiji and will this week attend the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting. The three-day meeting starts today.
Custody escapee placed in remand
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A youth who escaped from police custody on April 24 after being questioned and arrested at the Avarua Police Headquarters is being remanded.
Meth case adjourned, bail extended
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A methamphetamine case involving Tehananaia Maeva Haas has been adjourned to June 6.
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