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Workshops could help says CICC
Tuesday 26 September 2017 | Published in Local
CICC welfare director Nga Teao-Papatua says church leaders can influence and educate member churches about healthy living through workshops held by their general assembly and uniformed organisations.
Four callouts for domestic violence
Tuesday 26 September 2017 | Published in Local
Domestic violence was again a problem over the weekend, with police attending to four callouts over the weekend.
New JPs welcomed at Govt House
Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Local
Five new Justice of the Peace were welcomed into the Cook Islands judicial system on Thursday September 21.
Controversial yacht to go soon
Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Local
While the Ports Authority is making up its mind how to deal with one port “overstayer” - the inter-island cargo ship Tiare Taporo, another long-term visitor will apparently be lifted from the harbour soon.
CICC urged to take health lead
Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Christian Church and aronga mana (traditional leaders) should use their influence to do more about reversing the country’s alarming health statistics, says Mangaia high chief Kavana Daddy Mauriaiti.
Crown goes to Sydney-based model
Monday 25 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The stunning Miss Enuamanu, Lydia Tariu Simonis, was crowned the new Miss Cook Islands in the Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association event at the National Auditorium on Saturday night.
Mama holds onto her language
Monday 25 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
As part of a study into English as a second language used in the Cook Islands, Jane Kora, 70, painfully recalls how she was punished for speaking Cook Islands Maori at school on her home island of Manihiki in the early 1950’s.
Nature inspires pupil's creativity
Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou have embraced their theme this term “nature inspires” with each class taking a different look at nature to be creatively inspired by the visual arts.
SPREP congratulated on a good year
Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Local
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental matters of interest to the Cook Islands.
A model lesson in marine biology
Monday 25 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
I’ve just had a lesson on coral bleaching from in-demand international model, Laura Wells.
Keeping an eye on animal issues
Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Local
Research suggests that around 15 per cent of pollution entering Rarotonga lagoon is caused by animal waste which is entering into the stream and other freshwater sources, all of which eventually make it into the lagoon.
Pageant off to a perfect start
Monday 25 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Miss Cook Islands Pageant went off to a scintillating start with the talent night on Thursday at the National Auditorium.
Sewing course boosts designer
Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) course has been a real confidence-booster for young entrepreneur Georgina TJ Varu.
Historic CI tapa cloth fetches big price
Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Local
Efforts by Te Papa Museum and local donors to buy a rare and historic Cook Islands tapa at an auction sale in Britain failed this week after the 179-year old piece of cloth sold for way over the pre-sales estimate.
School's first gala hits right spot
Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Local
Imanuela Akatemia held their very first school gala on Friday last week, drawing crowds of tourists and locals to the fundraiser.
National icon passes away
Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has lost a treasured national icon with the passing of the much-loved and respected Dame Margaret Makea Karika Ariki, 98, on Friday morning.
Tree planting day recognised
Friday 22 September 2017 | Published in Local
In recognition of Tree Planting Day, Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) and National Environment Service (NES) worked together to plant native trees at the Karika Palace last Friday.
Promise to promote te reo
Friday 22 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Promotion of Pacific languages including Cook Islands Maori is one of the promises made by New Zealand’s Labour Party.
Records a bit fishy
Friday 22 September 2017 | Published in Local
While the massive wahoo caught off the local charter fishing boat Dawn Breaker last week is thought to be the biggest caught off Rarotonga, the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club doesn’t have any early records to compare it with, says the club’s weighmaster, Peter Etches.
Police community service celebrated
Friday 22 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A special Cook Islands Police Service award ceremony usually reserved for the parade ground, was instead held on Tuesday evening at the Edgewater Resort.
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