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Minister visits agricultural sites on island
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Politics
New Agriculture minister Rose Brown visited a number of agricultural establishments on Friday, including an organic fertiliser company, some schools, a hydroponic farm and vanilla orchard.
High tea spreads the love for mamas
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
“I am humbled by the generosity and love shown to our mamas today,” said a tearful Mama Nga Teao Papatua.
Pupils learn importance of biodiversity
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Apii Nikao pupils are learning about biodiversity (the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat such as Rarotonga’s lagoon), as part of a school-wide theme this term.
Library fund donation great start for literacy week
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
In the lead-up to National Literacy Week which starts on Monday, Nukutere College has received a donation towards the purchase of new library books.
Pa shares knowledge on 'medicine walk'
Thursday 30 August 2018 | Published in Environment
To deal with a recent case of chicken pox on the island Pa Teuraa mixed up a blend of noni leaves, chilli and cider vinegar.
Resort reaches out to the community
Thursday 30 August 2018 | Published in Local
A member of the Creative Centre is now working part time on work experience, at the Pacific Resort.
Weaver looks forward to fashion event
Thursday 30 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Design is in her blood, and weaving is her passion.
Lagoon check results out soon
Thursday 30 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project will release full results of its environmental investigations in September, the latest project management news update says.
One-vote Mauke win will stand, court decides
Thursday 30 August 2018 | Published in Politics
The cliffhanger general election result in Mauke, which saw the Cook Islands Party’s Tai Tura win the seat by one vote, will stand, the High Court has decided.
Met service has a say at Fiji meeting
Wednesday 29 August 2018 | Published in Weather
Met service director Arona Ngari earlier this month attended a weather conference in Fiji where he contributed to discussions on education training for Met Service personnel, particularly in the maritime and aviation industries.
Fudge always a firm favourite
Wednesday 29 August 2018 | Published in Local
The Cooks Fudge Factory’s reputation often precedes them, and has spread possibly all the way around the world, as visitors come to buy the retail outlet’s indulgent treats.
Pupils get to grips with the great outdoors…
Wednesday 29 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
This happy bunch of Year 5 and 6 students from Apii Nikao were spotted down at Blackrock yesterday morning.
Atiu journals gifted to island museum
Wednesday 29 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Atiu resident Roger Malcolm has handed over a set of 40 issues of the Atiu Journal to Mareta Atetu, Atiu's Tourism officer and keeper of the Atiu Museum and Library.
Increase in reported incidents disturbs police
Wednesday 29 August 2018 | Published in Crime
Police are concerned at a “disturbing” increase in the number of incidents reported to them last month.
Clam thieves strike again
Wednesday 29 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Cages protecting a large number of giant clam (pa’ua) have been ripped open and 16 clams, some up to 15 years old, have been stolen from their shells at the Tikioki ecotourism reserve in Muri.
School joins war on plastic
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
A new sign has been erected at Papaaroa School to help educate visitors and locals alike when it comes to the problem of plastic waste.
Whale of a time aboard the reef sub
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Published in Local
When I boarded the Raro Reef Sub Marine Life Eco Tour one Friday morning recently, I expected to see plenty of fish.
Ports ruling closes popular waterpark
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Published in Local
Rongohiva Watersports is to close down its popular waterpark at Avatiu Harbour until a safe location for it can be found.
Battle of the anau at college contest
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Friendships were left at the door to the National Stadium on Friday and it became all about the battle of the anau as Tereora College held their annual athletics competition.
Church celebrates our culture
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Published in Local
Celebration Church celebrated the culture of the Cook Islands at their annual “Te Atua Mou” service on Sunday.
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