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School a priority for Pukapuka pupils
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
It was back to school for Rarotonga school students this week – and young visitors from Pukapuka joined them in an effort keep up with their studies before they head home this weekend.
Prison garden to go organic
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Published in Environment
A certified organic plot in the prison grounds is almost ready to be planted, says first officer in the support division of the prison service, Tutai Kopa.
Residents to take action on burglaries
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Crime
Following a spate of burglaries in Vaimaanga, local residents are joining to put a number of measures in place to make their community safer.
Luxury yacht's history dates to 1916
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The 102-year-old sailing yacht Joseph Conrad has made a spectacular addition to the line-up of yachts at Avatiu Harbour this week.
Local variety seeds way of the future
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Saving seeds from traditional non-hybrid plants is the only way forward, environmentally, financially and for the health of the nation, says Fijian-based Ministry of Agriculture seed researcher and plant health field consultant Mani Mua.
An unveiling for two ariki
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Published in Local
A special double unveiling took place for two Rongomatane Ariki in the Ngati Makea royal burial grounds at Taputapuatea on Tuesday afternoon.
Multi-vehicle smash in Tupapa
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Published in Crime
A 37-year-old man is expected to appear in court today after the car he was driving struck three vehicles in a series of accidents in Tupapa on Tuesday morning.
'Captain Tama' is a happy man
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tamaiva Tuavera was yesterday a relieved man after a petition involving the Ngatangiia seat, which he won in the June 14 election, was dismissed by Chief Justice Hugh Williams.
Nicholas, Tuavera in the clear
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Party’s Albert Nicholas and Tamaiva Tuavera of Democratic Party have retained their Avatiu-Ruatonga and Ngatangiia seats respectively, after the High Court yesterday dismissed the petitions filed for those seats.
Matapo new CIP president, Puna still leader
Wednesday 15 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The former Cook Islands high commissioner to New Zealand, Tekaotiki (Tiki) Matapo, has been appointed the new president of the Cook Islands Party (CIP).
App turns lives around
Wednesday 15 August 2018 | Published in Technology
An app designed by a New Zealand-based former gang member turned policeman turned social entrepreneur to help migrating Pacific families – including Cook Islanders – adjust to their new lives is now being used by thousands.
Trainer wants to work with health dept
Wednesday 15 August 2018 | Published in Health
Chris Denny from Raro Personal Trainers says weight loss is a bonus of his 12-week box-fit fitness programme.
Animals fall victim to lagoon fish toxin
Wednesday 15 August 2018 | Published in Local
Te Are Manu veterinary service has recently treated a number of animals that have fallen victim to the poisonous ciguatera toxin after eating fish from the lagoon.
Ruling on two petitions expected soon
Wednesday 15 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams is expected to make his ruling on two of the six general election petition cases by later this week.
Raromart waste about face
Wednesday 15 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES) has confirmed that there was no approval given to a contractor clearing away the charred remains of the Raromart Megastore building to dump waste on a nearby wetland.
Whale centre to reopen, says Hauser
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands Whale and Wildlife Centre in Atupa, which closed its doors last October, will soon be reopening according to whale researcher Nan Hauser.
Passion for ukulele runs in the family
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Riki Adamu of M&M Ukulele and Crafts has ukulele (ukarere in CI Maori) in his blood.
Pa enua cargo has wharf busy
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
First in the queue, behind the Imua II container ship which was also being unloaded, was the General Transport barge Layar Mas which was taking on cargo for Mangaia, Mauke, Mitiaro and Atiu.
MOP figures predict tourism bonanza
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Published in Economy
Tepaki says the growth in population and/or consumers as a result of the Paradise Prosperity Plan have been assessed on five residents to one tourist.
Red Cross joins tere party to Nassau
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
As our Pa Enua families prepare to return home after the recent celebrations, the Cook Islands Red Cross Society will be joining the returning tere party with the aim of preparing our island communities to be resilient and disaster-prepared.
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