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'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.
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.
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