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Five arrested after police target burglars
Monday 30 July 2018 | Published in Crime
Targeted operations by the police have nabbed five people for burglary and other crimes as well as netting a further four offenders connected to around 12 stolen electronic items.
Coroner looks into road death
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands coroner is looking into the death of a man in a road accident earlier this week.
CI artefacts in hot demand
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
A collection of Cook Islands artefacts has fetched 25 times more than its original value at an auction in Kent, England.
Lighting skills of QR save the day...
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Published in Culture
The lighting of the Te Maeva Nui flame at Government House yesterday morning almost struck a snag after Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters pulled out box of matches to light it – and found only one match inside.
PM declares Te Maeva Nui open
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Published in Culture
Prime minister Henry Puna opened Te Maeva Nui 2018 yesterday, calling it a time to “reignite national pride by celebrating our oneness and our achievements”.
Join the battle against plastic bottles
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society is working on a new campaign called “Plastic Battle.”
Ambitious plan unveiled
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Outer islands residents have suffered “economic vacancy” in silence for far too long, while Rarotonga and Aitutaki enjoy the bounty of “developed” status economy without them, says Merchant of Paradise Fred Webb. Webb is calling for support for Merchant of Paradise’s ambitious development plan for the outer islands, in partnership with Chinese interests under One China Policy (OCP).
Medal marks officer's 15 years of service
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
History and family were the key themes of messages at a special medal ceremony at Ngatipa on Thursday when Lieutenant Commander Kerry Driver was presented with the New Zealand Armed Forces Award.
New holiday programme at Te Uki Ou
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
A new holiday programme at Apii Te Uki Ou is helping keep Rarotonga kids active while on the current three-week school break.
Parade issues anger crowds
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Culture
Rarotonga residents have aired their frustrations online after problems with yesterday’s long-awaited Te Maeva Nui parade.
CITC opens Matavera store
Friday 27 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The latest Cook Islands Trading Corporation venture, “KAPS Matavera”, was officially opened on a wet Wednesday afternoon.
Salads tasty and good for you, too
Friday 27 July 2018 | Published in Local
On my weekly visit to the Punanga Nui market one recent Saturday I called at the Oasis Hydroponics stall and spoke to manager Jakub Postrzygacz.
GCF reaches out to northern people
Friday 27 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) team in the Cook Islands has been meeting up with people from the northern group here for Te Maeva Nui celebrations, to consult with them regarding the development of the country programme.
Float parade starts festival in style
Friday 27 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Culture
Today’s Te Maeva Nui float parade with feature a total of 38 floats and is guaranteed to be plenty of fun.
Man dies in smash
Friday 27 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A man in his 20s died in a road accident in Matavera on Wednesday night.
Let the show begin!
Friday 27 July 2018 | Published in Culture
Te Maeva Nui action starts in spectacular fashion today with an official opening at Constitution Park at 1pm, followed by that ever-popular annual event – the float parade.
Have your say on Muri road issues
Friday 27 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The public has until the end of next month to provide feedback on the proposed Muri Road Improvement Programme.
Rating shows Cook Islands a good global citzen
Friday 27 July 2018 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands has been rated top in the world for technical compliance, following an Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism Mutual Evaluation review.
Sheraton plan abandoned
Thursday 26 July 2018 | Published in Local
Merchant of Paradise has given up on plans to redevelop the derelict Sheraton Hotel site at Vaimaanga.
Nikao CICC marks start of home project
Thursday 26 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
In a special ceremony on Tuesday morning, community members and church leaders came together at Nikao CICC to celebrate the laying of the foundations on the new home for Reverend Oirua Rasmussen and his family.
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