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Te Ipukarea Society: How we (bank) roll!
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is the longest serving, proactive, non-government environmental organisation in the Cook Islands. The society was formed in 1996 to help look after our natural heritage and provide the iti tangata with more of a voice on issues that impact our environment. TIS is a membership-based organisation made up of individual, family, and corporate members, who desire a sustainable, healthy and beautiful environment.
It's back to school time for pupils
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Rising early, rushing breakfast, getting dressed in uniforms, making lunches, hurrying to catch buses or transport, and maybe a few tears as well, would have been the norm in many households on the island this week as students started back at school on Monday,
Time is extended for Minerals Bill feedback
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Published in Politics
Public feedback on the new draft Seabed Minerals Bill has been extended to February 27.
Hosking-Ellis back from Pacific women's anti-violence meeting
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Council for Women president Rebecca Hosking-Ellis recently returned from the 8th Regional Meeting of the Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women (PWNAVAW).
Maru new MMR chief
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Pamela Maru is the new secretary for Ministry of Marine Resources in the Cook Islands.
Maori king visits for aunt's 70th
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The New Zealand Maori king, Te Arikinui Kiingi Tuheitia-Tuheitia Paki attended the intimate 70th birthday celebration of Mahinarangi Dwane, (Pa Ariki’s sister) on Wednesday evening.
School rolls rising on island
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
More than 2500 pupils are currently enrolled in schools on Rarotonga.
Warning on pyramid-selling schemes
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Published in Local
The government is once again cracking down on illegal pyramid-selling schemes.
Day Five: Talbot 130 kilometres in
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
JAMES Talbot has completed 130 kilometres so far in his ultra-marathon walk for the Rarotonga Creative Centre fundraiser.
Nukutere's new prefects
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Nukutere College students were inducted as prefects, with badges presented by Bishop Paul Donoghue during mass at the St Joseph’s cathedral in Avarua yesterday.
Road toll too high: Commissioner
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The toll of road fatalities in the Cook Islands remains high for a small community, says the Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava.
Demo MPs sign up for loyalty
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
Almost every Democratic Party Member of Parliament has signed a formal document pledging loyalty to both the party and the Opposition Leader Tina Browne.
Finley the face of Weet-Bix
Friday 1 February 2019 | Published in Local
Taking up challenges is what 9-year-old Finley Tutaka-Brown believes is her biggest motivation.
New playground welcomes all
Friday 1 February 2019 | Published in Local
The much-anticipated children’s adventure playground has officially opened for youngsters all across the island.
Day Four: Two days ahead of schedule
Friday 1 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot is two days ahead of schedule for the Rarotonga Creative Centre fundraiser, walking the Te Araroa Trail of 3200 kilometres in New Zealand.
'Be responsible' police tell pupils
Friday 1 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Students traveling to and from school must not take driving responsibilities lightly.
PAC crackdown on ministries
Friday 1 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The new Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will clampdown on the government ministries and agencies who are not fulfilling the requirement of filing their financial reports on time.
Fond memories of crash victim
Friday 1 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The motorcycle rider who died from injuries he received in an early Wednesday morning crash has been described by his employer as a star performer.
Four liners due next month
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Published in Economy
Four cruise ships are expected to arrive in the Cook Islands next month.
Day Three: Talbot walks 27.5km
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Published in Local
ON Day Three of the Creative Trail walk, James Talbot made his way through Longwood Forest aiming for the landmark Martin’s Hut.
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