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40 days left for Talbot
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has 40 days left to complete his walk on the 3200 kilometre Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
Four teens questioned
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Four young teenage suspects have been identified by the Cook Islands Police for allegedly taking three rental cars for joy rides over the weekend.
Demos ask govt to increase days in Parliament
Friday 3 May 2019 | Published in Politics
As the government is poised to give MPs a reported 45 per cent pay hike, the prime minister has been challenged to change the Constitution and implement a 45 per cent increase to the number of days parliament is legally required to sit.
$5b to save our oceans
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Economy
In a bid to rescue the ailing oceans of the world – particularly our Pacific waters – the Asian Development Bank has launched a $5 billion action plan to save the blue continent.
DNA test for land rights
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
DNA testing to prove and identify the lineage of a person in regards to land ownership has been brought before the Cook Islands High Court for the first time.
Cook Islanders receive Queen's honours
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Vaine Arai Areora received the Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to the Cook Islands community and sport.
Construction company supports dance show
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
For the first time McConnell Dowell are sponsors of the Te Mire ‘Ura cultural dance show that begins tonight at the National Auditorium.
Road mishaps continue to burden health system
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Published in Health
Over the Easter holidays the Ministry of Health received two cases of motorcycle crash-related hospital admissions involving young people, one of whom was referred from Aitutaki. Both incidents were associated with alcohol.
Day 93: Talbot passes 1500km mark
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has passed the 1500 kilometre mark of the Te Araroa Trail as he reached Hauhungaroa Route campsite on Tuesday.
Clark raises important issues
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark, met with the National Council of Women (NCW) on Saturday during her whirlwind visit to the Cook Islands last week.
ADB predicts economic slowdown
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Economy
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast a fairly major slowdown for the Cook Islands economy in next year or so.
Quarantine training for biosecurity officers
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Ministry of Agriculture staff members who are currently taking part in a two-day training have been advised to use the knowledge they gain from the training in their daily work.
Feedback on exports from northern group
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The residents of Manihiki and Rakahanga were recently consulted on how the Punanga Nui Market can help them sell their craft, produce and fish in Rarotonga.
Dengue cases rise to 40
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
A total of 40 dengue cases have now been confirmed in the Cook Islands.
Atiu youth take leadership course
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
Thirty-eight young people from Nga-pu-toru graduate today from an intensive, live-in leadership and development course run by Cook Islands Police and the Youth Development Unit of the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Talbot: Another day of walking in the rain
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
On Day 92, Creative Trail walker James Talbots made his way from Tongariro forest to Taumaranui.
Cook Islander receives Master of Aviation
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Born and raised on Rarotonga, Nikau Edward Tangaroa, the son of the late Papa Nikau Tangaroa and Mama Ina, recently graduated from Palmerston North’s Massey University with a Master of Aviation (with Distinction).
WW1 gifts from Belgium on show
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
An exhibition of the WW1 Commemoration Gifts from Belgium opened on April 23 at the Cook Islands National Museum (Runanga Pakau) in Maraerenga.
Talbot prays for good weather
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot makes his way through the tracks of Taumaranui this week before meeting his next billet Emily Gooch.
Drivers escape serious injury
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Drivers of two separate vehicle incidents escaped serious injury on Saturday night.
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