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Regional tourism head visits island
Wednesday 18 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The head of the regional tourism body is in the Cook Islands as part of his visitation programme to the organisation’s 18 government members.
Count shows more votes than voters
Wednesday 18 July 2018 | Published in Politics
There appears to have been more votes cast than there were eligible voters in two constituencies in this year’s general election on June 14.
Petitioners allege bribery
Wednesday 18 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Bribery, undue influence, treating and issues regarding voter qualification feature in allegations made by the four unsuccessful Democratic Party candidates in electoral petitions demanding an inquiry into the conduct of the election and the candidates or other persons.
Hundreds arrive from Pa Enua
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
A huge crowd of people thronged Avatiu Wharf yesterday afternoon, ready to greet family and friends arriving on Rarotonga from the islands of Rakahanga, Penrhyn, Pukapuka and Nassau.
Learning Centre adopts sign language system
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Tarome’s Learning Centre has introduced the Makaton sign language system, used to help children with communication.
Two schools vie for honours in Chinese language speech contest
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Two Cook Islands schools took part in a Chinese language competition organised through the University of the South Pacific.
UB40 featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey concert years in the making
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Published in Local
The worst-kept secret in the Cook Islands is now finally official: UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey are coming to Rarotonga for the first time ever next January 29.
Road-related offences soar again
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Road-related violations have hit the news again after about a quarter of offences registered by the police last month turned out to be motor vehicle crashes (MVCs).
Power shift creates duplicate deputies
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Published in Politics
The abrupt shift of the ability from the Democratic Party to the Cook Islands Party to form the next government has been blamed for the sudden selection of a second deputy Speaker.
Vote recount tomorrow
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The recount of the votes for the Mauke electorate will be conducted by Chief Justice Hugh Williams tomorrow.
Proposal abhorrent: Mataiapo
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Published in Local
Manavaroa Mataiapo Tutara, Philip Marama Nicholas, traditional chief of Avana Nui, and his Ui Rangatira, - Koropuaka Rangatira Tutara Tinirau Tamarua, Koroponga Ki Aua Mata Nooroa, Koroponga Ki Runga, Kiri A Ta Unga Ierei Ama, and Tupakau Pauline Maoate Kirikava, says that to allow a building to cast a shadow on Marae Vaerota is abhorrent to the mana, and spirituality for Ngati Kainuku and Ngati Manavaroa.
Visitors repay warm welcome to Raro
Monday 16 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Visitors Charlotte Ticquet and Hayley Rose are so overwhelmed with the warmth and hospitality they are receiving in Rarotonga that they want to give some love back to the local community.
Goat deaths blamed on 'wild' pack of dogs
Monday 16 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
A complaint to police last week following a vicious attack on a herd of goats by a pack of dogs has drawn attention once more to the continuing problem with uncontrolled dogs on the island.
Health conference heads to Aitutaki
Monday 16 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The 20th Annual Cook Islands Health Conference 2018 will continue with a two-day session in Aitutaki, starting this morning.
Tourists locked up on assault charges
Monday 16 July 2018 | Published in Crime
A tourist couple was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning and locked in the police cells after being charged with common assault.
Crime statistics show burglaries on the rise
Monday 16 July 2018 | Published in Crime
Burglaries are on the rise according to half-year crime statistics released by the Cook Islands Police Service.
Leaders weigh in on Avana issue
Monday 16 July 2018 | Published in Local
The House of Ariki plan to oppose a planned development at Avana Point, and they also want more say in the vetting process for future developments on Rarotonga.
Engineers check ocean outfall option
Monday 16 July 2018 | Published in Environment
A team of coastal engineers from Australia visited Rarotonga last week to help with the collection of data on nearshore ocean currents and water mixing processes outside the lagoon, as a part of the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai (MTVKTV) project.
Virtual health meetings the way of the future
Monday 16 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The time is right for the Cook Islands to start thinking about the next level of communication in knowledge exchange, says New Zealand’s Mobile Health director Stuart Gowland.
Suwarrow documentary a hit at AGM
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental matters of interest to the Cook Islands.
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