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Fariu Arapari family reunites
Friday 13 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
It’s a special week for about 120 members of the Fariu Arapari family who are enjoying their second reunion.
'Under the Sea' event especially for children
Friday 13 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rotaract Cook Islands will be holding a school holiday event for children tomorrow at the Aotearoa Centre in Tupapa Maraerenga.
Secretary of Health in new job at WHO
Friday 13 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Secretary of health Elizabeth Iro has been appointed the chief nursing officer at the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Teen faces wounding charge
Friday 13 October 2017 | Published in Local
A teenager who was sent to Rarotonga in an attempt to put him “on the straight and narrow” is being charged with two charges of wounding with intent to injure and may be facing jail time.
PSL ship in 'minor' crash
Friday 13 October 2017 | Published in Local
During its first voyage in more than a year last Sunday, the Pacific Schooners Ltd vessel Tiare Taporo collided with Tapi Taio Shipping’s ship Lady Moana and the wharf.
Athletics day relieves study pressure
Thursday 12 October 2017 | Published in Local
It was an intense week of practice examinations for Tereora College senior students last week but on Friday students were able to release all of that pressure at the school’s Athletics Day.
Awards, promotions for our police officers
Thursday 12 October 2017 | Published in Local
A number of police officers were presented with awards at a special Commissioner’s Parade which took place on Tuesday morning at the forecourt of the Cook Island Police headquarters.
Students learn to serve community
Thursday 12 October 2017 | Published in Local
As part of Tereora College’s mission of developing excellence in citizenship: “Tangata Tiratira Tu”, school staff and students were involved in serving the Cook Islands community on Friday last week.
Opportunity opens for vet nurse study
Thursday 12 October 2017 | Published in Local
A lecturer at the Otago Polytechnic School of Veterinary Nursing in New Zealand has been working alongside new Rarotonga veterinary clinic Te Are Manu in an effort get them some help from volunteer New Zealand vet nurses.
'Flight risk' temporarily denied NZ visit
Thursday 12 October 2017 | Published in Crime
A man facing charges of common assault and assault with intent to injure has been declared a flight risk.
Bad smell prompts plea for help
Thursday 12 October 2017 | Published in Local
The Pa Enua Division (PED) says the government needs to “step up” and pay some attention to the lack of equipment available in the outer islands to de-sludge household septic tanks.
Cruise ship boost makes Tourism happy
Thursday 12 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Six cruise ships are scheduled to visit the Cook Islands for the months of October through to December this year.
Cook Islands signs ocean deal with EU
Thursday 12 October 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is one of a number of countries that will benefit from an agreement signed between the EU and the Cook Islands, at the Our Oceans Conference in Malta.
Exhibition draws good crowd
Wednesday 11 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A good crowd turned up to witness the opening of an exhibition featuring the work of two artists at Bergman Gallery on Monday night.
Well-planned gala draws happy crowd
Wednesday 11 October 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou was packed with crowds of family groups supporting the school’s annual gala day on Friday last week.
Time to show 'invisible' statistics
Wednesday 11 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
There are “invisible” statistics that need to be brought into negotiations and discussions before the Cook Islands is declared a developed nation next year, says economist Vaine Wichman.
Dog attack highlights issue
Wednesday 11 October 2017 | Published in Local
Another dog attack on livestock has raised concerns over Rarotonga’s ongoing issue with wandering dogs.
Atiu visit highlights serious social issues
Wednesday 11 October 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Punanga Tauturu coordinator Rebeka Buchanan has visited Atiu in a bid to address social issues including domestic violence, family disputes, depression, youth offending, and mental health.
Injured woman rescued from mountain track
Wednesday 11 October 2017 | Published in Local
A local woman who injured her ankle while trekking to the Needle on Te Rua Manga was rescued by a team of police officers and volunteers on Saturday evening.
Cyclone risk lower: NIWA
Wednesday 11 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
After a cyclone-free season in 2016, the Cook Islands could be spared again during this year’s cyclone season, which starts next month.
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