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Avarua honours its new prefects
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Prefects for Apii Avarua 2019 were presented their badges at the National Auditorium yesterday morning.
Wright-Koteka at Waitangi Day celebrations
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
The High Commissioner of Cook Islands to New Zealand Elizabeth Wright-Koteka has been active in her role in representing the Cook Islands at the Waitangi Day commemorations.
'Unusual' court cases adjourned
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Defence counsel Mark Short has requested the court for the adjournment of what he calls two “unusual cases’’ in the Cook Islands High Court.
Man convicted for assaulting wife
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 36-year-old man has been convicted in the Cook Islands High Court for assaulting a female.
Cyclone on our horizon
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
A tropical depression in the path of the Cook Islands could turn into a tropical cyclone this weekend.
Creating vibrant art from everyday trash
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Weaving vibrant intricate art pieces from every day trash, is a passion for Sabine Janneck, a staunch advocator of waste management.
DAY 11: Talbot in Queenstown
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail hiker James Talbot has made it to his first major stop on his 3200- kilometre walk in New Zealand, the tourist mecca of Queenstown.
Probe into bunker vessel
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources has started an investigation into an incident involving a Cook Islands-flagged bunker vessel that provided assistance to a fish factory vessel on a list of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing vessels.
4.4pc jump in visitors
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Visitor arrivals to the country have set another record, but Cook Islands Tourism says well balanced numbers spread throughout the year enables modest growth without placing undue stress on infrastructure.
Resort gets behind the climb
Friday 8 February 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The new owners of Magic Reef Beach Bungalows in Arorangi have got behind their local Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade by sponsoring their Sky Tower Stair Climb challenge.
Warning as thieves pick on scooters
Friday 8 February 2019 | Published in Crime
Police are concerned over an increase in thefts as criminals look for soft targets.
Leading the way in UAE
Friday 8 February 2019 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna will be attending the World Government Congress in Abu Dhabi this week after an invitation by His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates.
Date set for by-election
Friday 8 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua has set March 18 as the by-election date for the vacant Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua seat.
Day 10.5: So far 87 donors for Creative Centre
Friday 8 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot continues his 3200 kilometre walk in New Zealand along the Te Araroa Trail aiming to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
Fundraiser for Lotu
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Sadly, 9-year-old Lotu Vaevae Pare has been recently diagnosed with leukaemia.
Gallery launches fine-art auction
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Bergman Gallery is introducing a new project by the Print Room at Beachcomber Pearl Market.
Day 10: Talbot adjusts to nature, walk continues
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot says he is now adjusting to nature and the groove of things as he continues his Creative Trail Feb 2019 walk in New Zealand.
Apii Mauke roll steady
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
It’s a great start for Apii Mauke this year with a steady school roll number of 64 students.
Nicholas enters not guilty plea in NZ
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas entered a plea of “not guilty” in the Manukau District Court this week, to the charge of unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
Writing competition for students now open
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Published in Education
A love story and poetry writing competition has been organised by the Ministry of Education.
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