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Pacific nurses raise regional concerns
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Pacific agents from various global organisations took part in discussions with Pacific country delegates at the 19th South Pacific Nursing Forum (SPNF) yesterday at the National Auditorium in Avarua.
Join in World Food Day
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Fresh organic baby food will feature at the World Food Day tomorrow at the Punanga Nui Market.
Gym joins fight against plastic
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Fitness fanatic Geoffrey Halston is leading the way in the fight against single-use plastic water bottles by banning them at his gym, Tumuora CrossFit, in Arorangi.
Suffrage celebrated with two 'Madam Speakers'
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Being in the presence of not one but two Cook Islands women carrying the title of “Madam Speaker’’ surprised women who attended a luncheon on Sunday celebrating Suffrage in the Cook Islands.
Kids' programme hailed a major success
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
The inaugural holiday programme to teach Rarotonga children the local culture and way of life through farming and other activities has been hailed a huge success.
Big sale day at the RSA
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Returned and Services Association is hosting a garage sale/car boot sale this Saturday (October 20) from 10am to 1pm at the RSA premises in Panama opposite the airport.
Feedback earns new iPhone 8+
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Bank of the South Pacific customer service survey winner is Sharon William from Tupapa.
Obesity must be caught early
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Obesity is the highest Non Communicable Disease (NCD) faced by the Cook Islands.
Australian diplomats start visit
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Published in Local
Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand Ewen McDonald yesterday presented his credentials to the acting prime minister Mark Brown, marking the official start of a three-day visit here.
Glassie warns of looming crisis
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
A former government minister is warning the Cook Islands faces a similar situation to the 1996 economic crisis that almost left the country bankrupt.
Emotional start to nurses' forum
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
There was plenty of vibrant colours, and an equal amount of emotion at the opening of the 19th South Pacific Nurses’ Forum at the National Auditorium yesterday morning.
Second machine at car park is just the ticket
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Published in Local
Commissioning of a second ticketing machine at the entry of the car park at Rarotonga International Airport has successfully eased problems previously encountered with traffic congestion in the area, says Airport Authority chief executive Joe Ngamata.
Head-on crash into car puts driver in hospital
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Published in Crime
A female driver was taken to hospital by ambulance after crashing head-on into a parked car at Taputapuatea on Sunday night.
'Holiday' hard work for Aussie couple
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Australians Debbie Harris and Frank Pike have spent almost every day of their holiday on Rarotonga helping to rebuild graves and memorials at Nikao Cemetery.
Silence over rebuilds
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Published in Local
There is still no word on when Chinese government projects to “refurbish” Rarotonga’s sports arena, the police headquarters and the Ministry of Justice building will go ahead.
Fijians meet to celebrate Fiji Day
Monday 15 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Fijian community in the Cook Islands gathered on Saturday to celebrate their country’s 48th anniversary of independence.
TIS attends meeting in Belgium
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is provided by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with environment and conservation matters of interest to the Cook Islands. This article is based on a longer article by Patricia Zurita, chief executive of BirdLife.
Shock survey prompts violence policy
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Local
Papua New Guinea's Bank of the South Pacific is looking to introduce a domestic violence policy covering PNG and all regional branches including the Cook Islands, after a company survey at BSP Solomon Islands showed 92 per cent of all 260 staff believe their colleagues are affected by violence at home.
Nassau celebrates new fishing club
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The Nassau Fishing Association opened its new club building on Thursday last week, marking the end of a two-year journey of love for the fishermen of Nassau.
Labour issue sparks regional office idea
Monday 15 October 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The Pacific Community, Forum Secretariat, and Australia's vocational training project in the region have been raised as potential hosts for a new Pacific Labour Mobility office.
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