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Marae Moana still a step ahead
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Environment
At the UN General Assembly meeting recently the United Kingdom’s government challenged the world to protect 30 per cent of all oceans before 2030.
Programme aims to provide outlet for young people
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Local
The Blue Light programme is this week launching Blue Edge, a programme aimed at providing a positive community outlet and avenue for youths.
Cooks among TB-free nations
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands is one of only eight countries in the world that did not have a reported case of tuberculosis (TB) last year.
Hero qualities close to home for writer
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Published in Education
My heroine A girl gave birth to her first baby when she was only 16 years old. At that time, it was considered a disgrace to a family when a daughter fell pregnant at such a young age, under 21 years old, here on Atiu.
Dame Margaret headstone unveiled
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A large crowd of family and friends gathered at the Cook Islands Christian Church yard in Avarua yesterday for the headstone unveiling of the late Dame Margaret Makea Karika Ariki.
Step closer climate fund accreditation
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) board will consider Cook Islands’ application for accreditation of Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) as a nationally accredited entity, deputy prime minister Mark Brown has confirmed.
Community to celebrate Fiji Day
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Fijian community will today celebrate Fiji Day at St Joseph Primary School ground.
Bail for fires suspect
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
A 17-year-old male has appeared in the Cook Islands High Court facing three counts of arson.
Motorbike riders facing two big risks
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Published in Crime
Motorbike drivers and owners face increasing risks of being involved in accidents or having their bikes stolen, says the Cook Islands Police Service.
Pacific nursing forum to open
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
More than 400 nurses will attend the 19th South Pacific Nurses Forum (SPCN) 2018 hosted by the Cook Islands Nurses Association (CINA) that opens on Monday.
Youthful offenders a problem for police
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Crime
Badly-behaving young people are “carving out future careers in prison”.
Puzzles for rainy days inside, brollies for outside
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Local
Puzzled in Paradise, which has been trading for almost 18 months, was born from an idea from Marisa Summers’ son Jacob who is now 11.
Journey to boost China ties
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Local
Young Cook Islands public servants Angelia Williams, Kate Ngatokorua, Sandee Cook, Shaun Teaurima and Tayla Beddoes left for Guangdong, China today to represent the Cook Islands at a People’s Republic of China’s programme designed for young leaders.
Nga Puna to speak at USP
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Local
The guest speaker at this month’s USP Plus meeting at the university campus has a distinguished background in education and sport.
CI diplomats return to Chancery
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands High Commission in New Zealand will return to its Chancery premises in Mulgrave Street, Wellington, next month after a prolonged absence caused by the 2016 Kaikoura earthquakes.
Tourist found dead on beach
Friday 12 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Police are investigating the death of a tourist whose body was found on the beach at Kavera early yesterday morning.
A holiday with a big difference
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
A group of Rarotonga children have swapped their video games and other pastime activities with the farming tools this school holiday in a bid to reconnect to the land.
French Navy ship in port
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Published in Environment
The French Navy patrol vessel Arago arrived at the Port of Avatiu yesterday on a visit that will end on October 4.
Ball for juniors inspired by Disney
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The annual Rotaract Rarotonga organised Junior Spring Ball will be held tomorrow at the Aotearoa Centre in Tupapa Maraerenga.
Young women share achievements
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Young Cook Islands women who have returned to their home country will share their experiences and achievements at a Business and Professional Women’s (BPW) presentation, next Tuesday evening.
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