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Thanksgiving service set for end of month
Friday 19 October 2018 | Published in Local
The combined prayer service held annually before the start of the cyclone season in the Cook Islands will take place at the National Auditorium on October 28.
Parents must apply to get child benefit
Friday 19 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The parents of children who qualify for the increase in the age of child-benefit scheme will need to apply in order to benefit from the initiative.
Riding a new wave of Pacific art
Friday 19 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Culture
Gallery owner and businessman Ben Bergman is a champion of modern Pacific art and is about to exhibit a new wave of artworks.
Expert says economy durable
Friday 19 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
A repeat of the 1996 economic crisis would only happen if the tools that government had initiated back then were undone, says local economist Vaine Wichman.
Bringing back kids' art with love from Germany
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Education
Barbara Bull loves the Cook Islands and particularly loves the children of the islands.
Body in water at Marina
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
A man’s body has been found in the harbour at the Avatiu marina.
Cooks host parliamentary conference
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Cook Islands will host the 37th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Australia and Pacific Regional Conference 2018, starting on Monday next week.
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.
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