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Eye specialist sees better health on Raro
Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Ophthalmologist Dr Joanne Sims has confirmed that over the years she has been to the Cook Islands she has seen changes to the diets of most diabetic patients.
Prayers for massacre victims
Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
A prayer service will be held this Sunday in remembrance of the Christchurch shooting victims and their families, prime minister Henry Puna announced in Parliament on Tuesday.
DAY69: Talbot total goes past $11k
Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has managed to raise $11,145 so far for the Rarotonga Creative Centre.
Raro switching on to electric vehicles
Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
With more than 40 electric vehicle owners on Rarotonga, a forum gave the opportunity for such vehicle owners to discuss challenges and new prospects of owning an electric vehicle on Saturday.
Talbot thanks South Island billets
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
As James Talbot continues his 3200-kilometre walk on the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand, he slowly updates his journal when given the opportunity.
Muslims feel safe in the Cook Islands
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
“We are safe and free to practice our religious beliefs,” says an Islamic believer residing in the Cook Islands.
Parliament in Briefs
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Govt retains Bluesky share
Surplus for resilience: Brown
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown says the surplus government is making on a quarterly and annual basis is used for strengthening the financial resilience of the country.
$5.3m top up to Budget
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The government is proposing topping up the current 2018/19 Budget by $5.3 million in an Appropriation Amendment Bill that was tabled by finance minister Mark Brown in Parliament on Monday.
Cooks sign four copyright treaties
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Published in National
Recently the Cook Islands signed and acceded to four treaties of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Legal reps at violence seminar
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The Pacific Islands Legal Officers Network (PILON) meeting held in Samoa recently was attended by three Cook Islands woman legal representatives.
'Inspired' Nicholas returns
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
With a reignited desire to help his community and people, Albert Nicholas took the oath of allegiance in Parliament yesterday, pledging to bring more good changes in his second term as Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston MP.
Tura appointed deputy Speaker
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tai Tura, Member of Parliament for Mauke, has been appointed the new deputy Speaker of Parliament.
Govt in no hurry on poll
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna said they do not want to jump to conclusions regarding the issue of a snap election.
Talbot starts again after rest in Wellington
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has so far raised $10, 835 as he continues his walk along the 1700-kilometre length of North Island in New Zealand.
Final sitting for Sir Ian Barker
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A final ceremonial sitting was held at the Cook Islands High Court to farewell Justice Sir Ian Barker last week.
Support the people's vaka
Monday 8 April 2019 | Published in Culture
The Cook Islands Voyaging Society would like to thank the many hands, hours and dollars that have gone into restoring our vaka Marumaru Atua so far.
Less than 68 days to go for Talbot
Monday 8 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has less than 68 days to go as he continues his walk in the North Island following the 3200 kilometre Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand. Keep donations coming in, because Talbot is walking the trail with enthusiasm to give back to the Creative Centre in Rarotonga. Donations can be made through the Creative Trail Feb 2019 Givealittle page where there have been 160 donors and $10,300 has been raised so far. Donation can also be made through the ANZ fundraising account #410744 named Creative Trail Feb 2019.
Tourism promotes destination
Monday 8 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation officials have been attending travel shows in the United States and Canada to promote the destination in the leading North American markets.
Competition main factor in visitor dip
Monday 8 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The major drop in visitor arrivals to the Cook Islands in February could have been a blessing in disguise for the local industry.
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