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PM Puna warns on opponents' overseas comments
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has warned the Opposition against carrying and promoting their own agenda while representing the country at international meetings.
Brown rejects more cash for Ag
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Suggestions for millions more dollars to be put into the agriculture appropriation in the Budget is a wrong call, says finance minister Mark Brown.
Behave! Police warn drinkers
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police warn there will be no tolerance this long weekend for drunk people causing trouble or driving while over the limit.
Easter messages and service times
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Published in Local
This is an important time for churches and there are many special services that are great for families, following are the church timetables for Easter Weekend. Following are Easter messages and church service timetables from the various religious denominations on the island.
First National Labour Force Survey coming out soon
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Published in Local
Get ready for a knock on your door as the Statistics Office goes about the first Cook Islands labour force survey.
Cook Islanders visit mosque
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
After the recent Christchurch massacre, Cook Islanders Dr Roro Daniel and Dr Jenny Te Paa Daniel visited the Al Noor mosque this month, one of two mosques that were attacked.
Day 71: Bad weather at Waitewaewae Hut
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot’s mission to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga is expected to end once he reaches Cape Reinga in about two months’ time.
Beacon lights gift for Mitiaro wharf
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
Fears for the safety of fellow fishermen on an outer island have prompted a Rarotonga club into action.
Psych test for alleged church attacker
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who was alleged to have assaulted a woman in a place of worship has been remanded in custody.
Committee MPs chosen
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament last week endorsed new members for various committees looking into the Bills, Standing Orders and the public accounts.
Cooks 'safe' from measles
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The high level of immunisation in Cook Islands is likely to have prevented an outbreak of measles, which is plaguing New Zealand at the moment.
Call for artists to join colouring-book project
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The Cook Islands colouring-book project Colour for a Cause is an opportunity for talented Cook Islands artists.
Brown clears air on sanitation
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Finance minister Mark Brown says no decisions have been made on the national sanitation project for Rarotonga – Mei Te Vai Kite Vai.
New water station in Pokoinu
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The community of Pokoinu in Nikao held the blessing and opening of their new water station on Friday afternoon.
Locals upset by ISIS kidnap
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
The capture by ISIS of Cook Islands-born Red Cross nurse Louisa Akavi has shocked and upset the Cook Islands community, here and in New Zealand.
Possibly a little much for the beach
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Published in Local
Not the sort of thing you would usually see walking along the beach, however, some of the firefighters from the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade joined the Hash House Harriers group for their run starting at Magic Reef Beach Bungalows in Arorangi.
DAY 71: Talbot has fewer than 60-days to go
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has fewer than 60 days left to complete the 3200-kilometre Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
Marshmallow Easter eggs still popular
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Easter is here in a few days and chocolate goodies in the major food outlets in town are proving popular with sales improving as the long weekend break nears.
Road marking priority for safety
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is making road marking a priority to increase road safety.
Dental students complete training
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Three German dental students who were recently in the country will return home after completing their practical work last week.
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