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'JK' honoured at unveiling ceremony
Monday 2 October 2017 | Published in Local
An unveiling ceremony of the headstone of the late Senior Justice of the Peace John Kenning (known to many as simply “JK” was held on Wednesday this week.
Funeral marks the end of an era
Monday 2 October 2017 | Published in Local
Thursday’s State funeral for much-loved traditional leader the late Dame Margaret Karika Ariki was a huge occasion, befitting her special status as a Cook Islands icon.
Bluesky shows it really cares
Monday 2 October 2017 | Published in Local
Are Pa Metua president Nga Teao-Papatua was overwhelmed with emotion when thanking Bluesky for their generous contributions to the organisation yesterday, which included a new stove and a fridge.
Bid to boost offerings at Auckland AUT
Monday 2 October 2017 | Published in Local
A new generation of Maori and Pacific lecturers is taking up residence at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Exciting times ahead for Atiu
Monday 2 October 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Plans are already being made by the Atiu community as they prepare to travel to Tahiti in December 2018 for the Atiu Island Trust Conference.
Maritime Day makes a big splash
Monday 2 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Around 500 excited students from around the island descended on Avatiu wharf yesterday morning for a fun-filled World Maritime Day celebration.
Cash reserves reach $55m
Monday 2 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Government’s net cash reserves stood at $55 million at the end of financial year 2016/17 which ended in June this year.
Visitor shares solution for waste problem
Friday 29 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
An increase in the number of visitors to Rarotonga and Aitutaki is resulting in them leaving behind a much bigger “foot-print” than ever before - in the form of raw sewage.
'Unbeatable' gift for fishing group
Friday 29 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A seven metre, 150 horsepower-engined boat named “Yewola”, meaning “unbeatable”, will soon be hauling in fish around the coast off Rarotonga, thanks to a generous donation via the Japanese Grassroots Human Security Project.
Crowds honour Dame Margaret
Friday 29 September 2017 | Published in Local
Crowds lined the roadside to pay their respects as the paata carrying the casket of the late Dame Margaret Makea Karika Ariki, 98, was carried from the Karika Palace along the main road to the National Auditorium for a special State funeral yesterday morning.
Goods and services range up to $4.2 million
Thursday 28 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Twenty-nine open tenders for purchases of goods and services from a total of seven different government agencies were recorded in the financial year 2016/17.
CITTI course inspires the latest clothing label
Thursday 28 September 2017 | Published in Local
Never heard of “Sobati” before?
Protest against levies gets the wanted results
Thursday 28 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Fruit and vegetable levies that were set to push up the price of some produce this month until November 30 have been dropped.
'Relax, but keep an eye out,' police warn
Thursday 28 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Following two thefts in the last couple of days, police are reminding visitors to the island to be on guard.
Brown set to raise 'super' problems
Thursday 28 September 2017 | Published in Local
Minister of Finance Mark Brown says the government will raise the issue of the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund with the New Zealand government.
'Keep out of our carpark' - RSA
Thursday 28 September 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands RSA says it’s fed up with people visiting the airport parking their vehicles and bikes in front of their building rather than in the newly-automated airport carpark.
Meeting focuses on youth offending
Thursday 28 September 2017 | Published in Local
Over 30 members of the judicial system from all around the South Pacific have joined forces in Rarotonga in a bid to address youth offending this week.
Speedster in for 'chat'
Thursday 28 September 2017 | Published in Local
The unidentified rider of a jetski seen speeding across Avatiu Harbour at around 6.30pm on Monday has probably by now had a chat with Harbour Master Saungaki Rasmussen over speed limits within the harbour.
No bail for child sex-accused
Thursday 28 September 2017 | Published in Local
A local man facing nine serious sexual offence charges for the alleged sexual violation of several children under the age of 15 on Palmerston, has had applications for name suppression and bail denied.
Partnering ministries there to help
Wednesday 27 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Meet two friendly faces of the Public Service, for business and tax.
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