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Best dance costumes on show for Rakei Manava
Tuesday 24 July 2018 | Published in Culture
Proud sponsor CITC has put up a total of $21,000 cash in prizes for the annual Rakei Manava national dance costume competition at this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations in 2018.
BSP improving banking service
Monday 23 July 2018 | Published in Local
BSP Cook Islands has taken a big step forward in improving banking services with the Postilion system upgrade which took place on July 13.
Fix for airport carpark issues
Monday 23 July 2018 | Published in Local
While the Rarotonga International Airport’s automated carpark entry system has faced a few teething problems since first being installed last July, a fix is on the horizon.
Fire engine fleet best in the Pacific
Monday 23 July 2018 | Published in Local
Rarotonga International Airport’s fleet of fire engines has recently been restored to its full contingent of four with the arrival of a fully refurbished truck from New Zealand.
Trip of a lifetime to northern islands
Monday 23 July 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Tarani Greig and Monica Boucek so enjoyed their trip to the northern islands on the Layar Mas recently, they decided to write a story about it. This is their account of a trip of a lifetime, to Manihiki and Rakahanga.
More from Nukutere cultural comp
Monday 23 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
As Rarotonga prepares to begin its Te Maeva Nui celebrations for 2018, Nukutere College were starting early, with their house cultural competition.
Petition brings PM to court
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna will take the stand in court on August 13 to give evidence regarding the Rakahanga petition filed by the leader of the Democratic Party Tina Browne.
Brown raises issue of land court charges
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
New Justice minister Rose Brown raised the issue of complaints from the public regarding the high fees charged by the land division of the High Court at a special meeting with the Ministry of Justice staff yesterday.
It's the next generation of news reporters...
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
The next generation of news reporters is being trained at Takitumu Primary School.
Apii Te Uki Ou celebrates 25 years
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Published in Education
Apii Te Uki Ou marked their 25th anniversary yesterday with an umu kai for school students, staff and parents, both past and present.
Handgun seized at scene of 'domestic'
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Published in Crime
An air-powered handgun was confiscated by police who called out to a domestic disturbance at Nikao on Thursday.
CITC platinum sponsor for Te Maeva Nui
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Published in Culture
The Ministry of Cultural Development has confirmed the Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC) as its third Platinum Sponsor for Te Maeva Nui 2018.
A major win for TIS
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Published in Environment
As Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is a non-government organisation, a common question asked is where does the Society get their funding.
Prospects for aquaculture reviewed
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
About 30 people attended the Ministry of Marine Resources’ three-day consultation on the Cook Islands Aquaculture Development Plan which ended on Thursday.
Father Damian celebrates 89th year
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Published in Local
When veteran Catholic priest Father Damian Marinus, celebrated his 89th birthday last Saturday it gave Cook Islands Bishop Paul Donoghue an opportunity to highlight the achievements of a remarkable life.
'Thorny question' raised during Helen Clark visit
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands’ interest in joining the United Nations goes back a long way.
A prelude to self-government
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Published in Politics
Rarotonga writer and historian Howard Henry today concludes a two-part series on the Cook Islands’ prospects of becoming a member of the United Nations.
Avarua ramp on track for completion
Friday 20 July 2018 | Published in Local
The three-week plan to rebuild the boat ramp at Avarua harbour is still on track, weather permitting.
OSH reform set to raise standards
Friday 20 July 2018 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) national reform project is underway with the aim of raising the standards of occupational safety and health across the Cook Islands by establishing new legal requirements for OSH, workers’ compensation and employers’ liability insurance.
Food store first-time sponsor for Te Maeva Nui
Friday 20 July 2018 | Published in Culture
Culture secretary Anthony Turua and Prime Foods general manager Dan Forsyth were both very pleased to be putting pen to paper yesterday to bring Prime Foods onboard as a first-time sponsor of the annual Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
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