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Atiu accommodation pays dividend
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Continuing with their annual tradition, Atiu Villas has once again made this festive season a little special for the people on the island.
Dreaming of a wet Christmas...
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Published in Local
If you are dreaming of a wet Christmas you’re likely to be in luck as Rarotonga continues to experience monsoon-like weather.
Animal care challenge
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Published in Local
Recently-founded Cook Islands animal welfare organisation Te Are Manu says it will try to fill the void left by the Esther Honey Foundation on Rarotonga, which will close down at the end of the month.
Sophisticated dining at Flambe
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Published in Local
Flambé has a very high reputation among food lovers on Rarotonga and after a wonderful meal in its stylish and welcoming ambience it is easy to see why.
Fisheries claims all dismissed
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Published in Local
A long-awaited High Court judgment has dismissed all four causes of action against the government in relation to the development of the Cook Islands purse seine fishery.
Ex-politician: 'I've got the heartbeat of an Olympian'
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
When it comes to colourful quotes, lawyer and former politician Norman George is rarely stuck for words on practically any subject you care to name.
No car seat – no worries for SBW
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
Sonny Bill Williams’ recent week-long holiday on Rarotonga came under the spotlight when he snapped a happy family shot of him, his wife Alana and their three-year-old daughter Imaan – with the latter sitting in the back of a rental car.
Ministers to remain home
Monday 18 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna is back in the country and is likely to remain in Rarotonga this week.
Police launch Christmas blitz
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands’ Police Service’s Christmas road safety campaign starts this Monday December 18 with extra police patrols checking for vehicle safety, licences, registrations and watching for excess alcohol and speed.
$15m loan for submarine cable link
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors has approved a $15 million loan for an internet submarine cable project to connect Rarotonga and Aitutaki in the Cook Islands.
Hundreds of new NCD cases
Monday 18 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Ministry of Health recorded 302 new cases of people diagnosed with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Cook Islands from July to September this year.
Movie night supports vaka repairs
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
The film “Before the Flood” will screen tonight at the Auditorium with proceeds going to repair Vaka Marumaru Atua.
School honours pupils' achievements
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Education
Saint Joseph Primary School held their annual parent’s night and prizegiving to recognise the achievements of Grade 6 students who have shown pleasing results this year.
Road safety better among young
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
Despite the high number of motor vehicle crashes this year, the Cook Islands Police Service says there is evidence younger drivers may be becoming more responsible, and taking note of warnings about drink driving.
Parade brings Christmas to town
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
Rarotonga residents flocked to Avarua township on Thursday afternoon to watch the annual Santa Parade.
Cook Islands Bible goes digital
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” – I muatangana kua anga te Atua I te rangi e te enua – Genisis 1:1.
Art show celebrates Paddy's new book
Monday 18 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
There was a good turnout for the launch of the book, Peace Bird by the late Eleitino Paddy Walker, at the Beachcomber Pearl Market on Thursday night.
Battling humanity's greatest threat
Monday 18 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A climate change veteran has returned to the Cook Islands and is tasked with trying to slow down the greatest existential threat known to humanity.
Rain no issue for Market Christmas
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
Despite the rain, the annual Christmas in the Market on Wednesday was a success, says the Rotaract Rarotonga president Harriet Tuara-Strickland.
$120,000 Christmas gift for NGOs
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
Seven local non-government organisations (NGOs) received an early Christmas present on Thursday morning, when the government signed over $120,000 through the Social Impact Fund (SIF).
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