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Doubts over legality of one-man anti-smoking effort
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Health
Pastor Ngarima George has embarked a one-man anti-smoking campaign at the Punanga Nui market.
Drowning victim well regarded
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Local
The Taiwanese national who drowned while kayaking in the lagoon at Atiutaki has been named.
No-one owns up to writing mystery press release
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Politics
No-one is owning up to writing a press release, supposedly from the Democratic Party, which sets out options for using a $37 million “surplus” announced by the government recently.
First step for planned resort
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Economy
Merchant of Paradise chairman Fred Webb says MOP and the owner of land earmarked for a proposed new Rarotonga resort have signed a memorandum of understanding.
Officers toughen up for Australian sevens action
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Crime
A group of women police officers is toughening up for field action next month – the rugby field that is.
French volunteer helps SPCA
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
SPCA volunteer Gaelle Pion did not know what SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals) stood for when she saw the notice at a backpacker she was staying at in Rarotonga.
Local designers shine at show
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Project Runway Tropicana saw top pacific labels being modelled by this year’s seven contestants.
Fashion a hit with Tropicana audience
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
The Miss Cook Islands Association event Project Runway Tropicana was a huge hit with the audience at The Islander on Thursday of last week.
Legislation next step in Immigration Act review
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
Legislation proposed as a new “framework” for the Cook Islands immigration system and supported by regulations, will be the next step in a wide-ranging review of the Immigration Act.
Forum underway with SIS meeting
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Politics
Leaders of the Smaller Island States of the Pacific Islands Forum gathered yesterday morning (CI time) for the first meeting of the 49th Pacific Islands Forum in Nauru.
Immigration sets out new rules
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
Proposed new immigration legislation and regulations aim to manage the travel, entry, stay and departure from the country of non-Cook Islanders to support the “success, safety and security” of the Cook Islands, says Principal Immigration Officer Kairangi Samuela.
Police sound warning on water safety
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands community has a responsibility to advise tourists about the risks involved in taking part in water activities in lagoons around the country, the Cook Islands Police Service says.
Vaka Pride proceeds to good cause
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
The winners from the last round of the Vaka Pride competition, Oire Takuvaine put their winnings towards a community initiative for the Vaine Tini or women’s groups in their village.
Motivational speakers feature at gala dinner
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
An interesting line up of local and international speakers will be the highlight of a gala charity dinner and motivational evening to be held at the newly-established Laguna Restaurant in Titikaveka tonight.
Prison service gets a new name
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands prison and probation service will be renamed as a new agency, the Department of Corrective Services.
Palau can teach us some lessons
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Environment
The Ipukarea Society is implementing a Global Environment Facility, Small Grants Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change project in the Cook Islands, Tokelau, and Niue.
Call for action on water safety
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has called an urgent meetings to discuss water safety guidelines and an improvement in the handling of visitor safety.
Traditional baskets come with a “twist”
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Local
Mata George started selling his expertly-woven kikau baskets almost as soon as his display, opposite CITC Liquor was set up last Saturday.
Travelling the world, thumbs out
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Local
Hitchhikers Lena Beier from Germany, Martyna Ksiazek from Poland and Cassandra Martin from London did not know each other before they met at the International Backpackers in Arorangi last week.
Island draws family 'home'
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Health
Dr Isaac Warbrick has moved to Rarotonga with his wife and family for three months.
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