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Umu a hands-on experience
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
It was all hands on deck and no-one was idle, or even wanted to be, when an umu was laid at Sunshine Mata George’s premises on Monday.
Ship safety course aims to save lives
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Environment
One man was down and being resuscitated when the captain of the Layar Mas 291 made the “abandon ship” call, due to an out-of-control fire in two containers.
Assaults lead to 17 charges
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Crime
Fourteen individuals faced 17 separate charges for violent offences at the courthouse yesterday, appearing in front of Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi.
Raro trip prize win delights lucky Tracie
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
It was the “unreal” experience of reading an early morning email that brought Tracie Percival the good news that she had won Apii Te Uki Ou’s 2017 Win a Trip to Raro prize.
Jet puts social media in overdrive
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
The sight of an unfamiliar, white and green aircraft at Rarotonga International Airport earlier this week had the coconut wireless and social media humming.
Police look into bridge smash
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Crime
Several days after it happened, police are investigating an “unreported” motor vehicle crash, which damaged the Avana Bridge early last Saturday morning. A buckled part of a car’s bodywork was also left behind
Six months on, still no word on Ponia
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
Despite two reported deadlines for the completion of the investigation into suspended Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) secretary Ben Ponia having already passed, it seems Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas is still unable to comment on Ponia’s current situation or his future as MMR secretary.
New BTIB board mostly women
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) minister George Maggie has appointed a diverse mix of people to the government agency’s new board of directors.
Artist keeps her promise
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Five years on from her last trip to the Cook Islands, Barbara Bull has kept a promise.
Art show explores island's beaches
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Culture
Matthew Payne's dramatic new exhibition, “Infinite Horizon”, opened on Monday, September 3 at the Bergman Gallery.
'Reading warrior' inspires students and teachers
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Education
Inspiring children to read and write is the focus of a visit to the Cook Islands by teacher and author David Riley.
Leaders hail new surveillance planes
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Politics
Pacific Forum Leaders have welcomed the increased air surveillance capacity of the new Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Aerial Surveillance Program funded by Australia under the Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP).
Last subsidised voyage for Taio
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Environment
The Taio Shipping vessel Lady Moana is on the last of the company’s five northern-island voyages scheduled for this year under the government-funded shipping subsidy.
Murienua petition fails, Arioka named MP
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Politics
The Murienua petition has been decided, with Cook Islands Party candidate Patrick Akaiti Arioka named the elected Member of Parliament for the electorate by the High Court of the Cook Islands.
'Books on wheels' boost interest in reading
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
A mobile library is hoping to help to increase interest in reading among the local community.
Irinaki event proves a winner
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Local
The Purpose Project and Internal Affairs, hosted a highly successful gala charity evening and motivational dinner at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort’s new Laguna Restaurant on Saturday night.
Creative scholarship targets Pacific students
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
New Zealand’s Massey University has announced a new scholarship for Pacific Island students.
Tourism Council moves on water safety standards
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council Accreditation scheme plans to strengthen water safety standards for all members who offer water-based activities.
Refrigeration meeting topic
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service (NES) is running a week-long workshop on “good practices in refrigeration”.
Management course for secretariat staff
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Politics
Twenty-eight participants from nine national parliaments including the Cook Islands are involved in a two-week intensive management course in Fiji, designed for senior secretariat staff of parliament.
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