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Visitor numbers hit all-time high
Wednesday 31 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Visitor arrivals to the Cook Islands soared to an all-time high after the country welcomed 161,362 visitors to its shores last year.
Hopes high at Arorangi for new year
Tuesday 30 January 2018 | Published in Education
The new school year got underway at Apii Arorangi with a blessing for pupils at the local church on the first morning of the new term.
A cheerful start for young pupils
Tuesday 30 January 2018 | Published in Education
Rutaki school pupils made a cheerful start to the new school year yesterday morning, with new pupils and older ones mingling to attend an upbeat assembly addressed by new school principal Poti Maeva.
New head, new teachers at Te Uki Ou
Tuesday 30 January 2018 | Published in Education
A new school year brought with it a new principal, new outlook and a whole bunch of new teachers for Apii Te Uki Ou in Ngatangiia yesterday morning.
Country in no danger from first cyclone
Tuesday 30 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands is out of any danger that could potentially be caused by the first cyclone for this season.
Speaker airs harassment issue
Tuesday 30 January 2018 | Published in Local
Lisa Sadaraka, programme leader for the Bachelor of International Hospitality Management at AUT University, will be speaking to Cook Islands industry partners and community members at the Cook Islands Tourism Global Breakfast Update on Thursday.
New medical service could save lives
Tuesday 30 January 2018 | Published in Health
A medical information service collecting health data across the Pacific is on its way to the Cook Islands.
Long wait for news on subsidy
Tuesday 30 January 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands shipping companies are still waiting to find out if they will receive any of a promised $500,000 subsidy for the industry this year.
New Aussie diplomat
Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Politics
EWEN McDonald has been appointed Australia’s next High Commissioner to New Zealand, with non-resident accreditation to the Cook Islands and Niue.
Senior airport staff attend aviation meeting
Monday 29 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Two staff from the Airport Authority attended the Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) seminar in Fiji last week.
Local chickens potential food source
Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Health
The ministry of agriculture is awaiting the final outcome of a study of island chickens and their potential for use as a food source.
Panel to review country's minimum wage
Monday 29 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Internal affairs minister Albert Nicholas has confirmed the makeup of a minimum wage review panel to conduct the 2018 review of the current minimum wage rate of $7 per hour in the Cook Islands.
Warning over water issues
Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Environment
The water quality issues affecting Muri lagoon could soon spread to the rest of Rarotonga, the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai wastewater project has warned.
Swimming lessons fun – and valuable
Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Local
A swimming lesson programme has given children plenty of fun these holidays.
Movie shows danger of plastic
Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Environment
As plastic waste moves from our land and into our oceans, it poisons and mutilates the sea life it comes into contact with, and ultimately enters our bodies through the food we eat.
Weather was kind to visitors
Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Weather
Despite rough swells early yesterday morning, most of the passengers on the cruise ship MS Amsterdam were able to enjoy a memorable day exploring Rarotonga.
Preparation key to first term of school
Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Local
With school starting again on Monday, the Ministry of Education has issued some advice to make the first term easier for both parents and pupils.
Tourism to host global update
Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is inviting industry partners and community members to their Global Breakfast Update on Thursday next week at the Edgewater Resort and Spa conference room starting at 8am.
New shipping service a boost for the north...
Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Local
The Northern Group is set for a boost after Cook Islands Towage announced plans to begin a regular service to the islands.
Lagoon dredging planned
Monday 29 January 2018 | Published in Environment
Dredging could soon begin in Muri lagoon as part of the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai water sanitation project, but only at the mouth of the Vai Te Renga stream near Pacific Resort.
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