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Online fundraiser gives plenty of chances to win
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou’s popular school fundraiser has returned for its fourth year – and again, tourists, families and friends living abroad can contribute.
Few MPs at legislation workshop
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
MPs are this week attending a workshop facilitated by representatives of the United Nations Development Program to learn how to better scrutinise and review bills that are to be debated in the second and final sitting of parliament for the year, starting on Monday.
Doctor's Christmas plan to raise money for lunches
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Published in Local
A resident of the Cook Islands for 37 years has decided this Christmas that he wants to make a contribution to members of the Are Pa Metua centre.
Busy two weeks for visiting justice
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands High Court Justice Christine Grice will preside over numerous criminal and civil court cases in the Avarua High Court this month.
Fuel prices set to increase again
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Published in Crime
Global fuel price movements over the past four months have brought an increase in the price of petrol, diesel and LPG in the Cook Islands.
Wedding noise irritates tourist
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A tourist has called on the authorities to monitor the noise level at social events, especially at beach weddings, in Rarotonga late at night.
Te Kukupa off on northern survey tour
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The police patrol boat Te Kukupa left Rarotonga yesterday on an 18-day tour to conduct a survey of the northern group islands.
Waste audit reaches halfway
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands is halfway towards its target goal of 500 homes after launching its annual waste audit last week.
More parking for the airport due next month
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Construction has started on an extension of the car park system at the Rarotonga International Airport to create 30 more parking spots.
Five new firefighters join service
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Five new firefighters have joined the Rescue Fire Service after successfully completing the six week-long basic firefighting course last week.
ADB opens local office at Nikao
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Asian Development Bank now have their own premises in Nikao following a grand opening on Friday afternoon attended by around 30 guests, including deputy prime minister Teariki Heather.
Busy week at the court
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Published in Local
The Court of Appeal will this week hear appeals resulting from civil and criminal cases previously heard before the Cook Islands High Court.
Fatal smash gets weekend off to tragic start
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Published in Local
A motorcycle accident near the seawall in which a Fijian national died on Saturday evening provided a tragic start to the weekend for local police.
Bishop to pay over $250,000
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Former MP and One Cook Islands Party leader Teina Bishop, convicted of corruption in July 2016, has settled out of court, agreeing to pay the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development a total of $254,000.
Huge cost for vaka repair
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Getting the damaged vaka Marumaru Atua back into the water could cost up to $250,000.
Festival brings dream hall much closer
Monday 20 November 2017 | Published in Local
Despite Friday’s unpredictable weather, Avarua Primary School’s Food Festival was a resounding success, raising over $39,000.
Local drivers urged to slow down
Monday 20 November 2017 | Published in Local
Two motorcycle crash deaths in just one week have put the spotlight on the high level of motor vehicle crashes occurring on Cook Islands roads.
Christmas Box project features special dinner
Monday 20 November 2017 | Published in Local
Christmas is just around the corner, and the spirit of giving is about to come to the fore on Rarotonga.
Climate change comes with high health risks
Monday 20 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Climate change issues pose a significant health risk to the Cook Islands and the other members of the small island developing states (SIDS).
Bike crash kills Fiji national
Monday 20 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A 34-year-old foreign worker has become the latest victim of a road accident on Rarotonga.
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