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Atiu hostel receives photo donation
Monday 18 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Parua Ariki Upokoina Kea has kindly donated five framed photographs to his home island’s hostel.
EOC opens at Tupapa Centre
Monday 18 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The Tupapa Maraerenga Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is prepared to manage and coordinate procedures in the event of a disaster, with the opening of its control base last Thursday.
Spanish ambassador visits OMC
Monday 18 March 2019 | Published in Environment
The Ambassador of Spain to New Zealand, Fernando Curcio Ruigómez, visited the Ministry of Marine Resources last Thursday.
Repeat offender facing charges
Monday 18 March 2019 | Published in Crime
A man who is charged with three serious offences will appear before a judge at the Cook Islands High Court next week.
Ukuleles feature in prison rehab
Monday 18 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
In the early seventies, Arorangi Prison inmates began making ukuleles as a way to support their rehabilitation.
Courtesy call by Japanese ambassador
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Published in Environment
Japanese ambassador Hiroyasu Kobayashi, accompanied by First Secretary Noriko Tanaka, visited the Ministry of Marine Resources on Wednesday.
Fisheries at launch of handbook
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Published in Environment
Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Pamela Maru recently launched the Pacific handbook for Gender Equity and Social Inclusion in Coastal and Aquaculture at the 11th Pacific Community (SPC) heads of Fisheries Meeting in Noumea, New Caledonia.
Aussie police gift Heart Start units
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Published in Crime
The safety response capacity of the Cook Islands Police Service just got stronger thanks to a consignment of Heart Start machines donated by the Australian Federal Police.
Verdict for ex-teacher on Monday
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Published in Crime
A verdict on the matter of a former school teacher who is facing 59 charges of theft by conversion will be passed at the Cook Islands High Court on Monday.
Donation for Cooks disability group
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Founder of the Cook Islands Women and Girls with Disabilities Organisation, Tuki Wright received a substantial cash donation from a Singaporean company with business interests in the Maritime Services Industry who are also avid supporters of community-based groups that promote women’s interests.
Glassie denies supporter confusion
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Democratic Party candidate Nandi Glassie has denied any confusion among his supporters arising from Teariki Heather’s involvement in one of his rallies ahead of Monday’s by-election for the vacant Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua seat.
Tauta is Golden Ukulele nominee
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
At the young age of 8, Aberahama Tauta picked up an ukulele and asked his father to teach him to play, now 19 years old he uses the same cherished musical instrument today.
PM condemns Christchurch shooting
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has joined his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern and many leaders around the world in condemning the mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch on Thursday.
Police officers involved in crash
Friday 15 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Service has stood down two if its officers who were involved in a motor vehicle crash at 2am yesterday.
New duo officially take over SPCA roles
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Published in Local
Stuart and Lyn Beaumont-Orr are now officially handling matters regarding the Cook Islands SPCA family.
Concept plans for future Avarua
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Published in Local
A Town Plan is being prepared to guide future government investments in central Avarua.
Experts here to help move registries online
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Published in Local
A team lead by the Asia Development Bank is on Rarotonga this week as part of the early stages of a project to move three registries on to an online platform to be maintained by the Ministry of Justice.
Women's group donates $3000 to Are Pa Metua
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Are Pa Metua received a gracious donation towards the operational costs of their premises from the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women (CIBPW) on Tuesday morning.
Free customer service training
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Kia Orana customer service training course that is adapted to suit our island lifestyle, people and values, started yesterday.
DAY 44: Talbot reaches Hurunui Hut
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Published in Local
James Talbot is on Day 44 of his Creative Trail walk aiming to raise $300,000 for the Rarotonga Creative Centre.
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