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Historic movies at the museum
Friday 9 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Each Wednesday this month the National Museum will host one of a series of documentary movies examining the impact of social, economic and political change to Cook Islands’ way of life from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Puna's plea for rights of our ocean
Friday 9 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The world has taken a step backwards with the US turning its back on the Paris climate change agreement, says prime minister Henry Puna.
New Zealand PM to visit
Friday 9 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
New Zealand prime minister Bill English will visit Rarotonga next week on his first official visit to the country.
Webb chosen as honorary counsel
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
The governments of Japan and the Cook Islands have confirmed the appointment of Cook Islander John Webb as Honorary Consul General for Japan to the Cook Islands.
New van courtesy of grant from India
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
Thanks to the government of India, the Creative Centre has a new vehicle to transport its people.
PM spreads word on Marae Moana in New York
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
While the Cook Islands may be a land area of only 237 square kilometres, the commitment from the island nation to conserve and protect its 1.9 million sqm of ocean echoed through the halls of the United Nations General Assembly this week.
College project on track for 2018 finish
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Tereora College redevelopment project is well on track to be completed by the start of the 2018 academic year.
PACER Plus edges closer to conclusion
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
The PACER Plus Agreement to be signed in Nuku’alofa on June 14 brings to a close around eight years of negotiations between Australia and New Zealand on the one hand and Forum Island Countries on the other.
Water crew go with the flow
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Water Division of WATSAN is checking stream flows in catchments on Rarotonga, while carrying out maintenance and calibrating rain gauges installed in the five catchments on the island and on Mount Te Kou.
Man charged after police HQ fire
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A young man will reappear in the Cook Islands High Court at the end of the month facing a charge of wilfully setting fire to Police Headquarters in Avarua.
Yellowfin contest sees good turnout
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
Excellent fishing conditions over Queen’s Birthday weekend saw another good turnout of fishermen, with 23 boats registering for the annual Don Beer (Snr) Memorial competition.
Reading, sport and music her interests...
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
Reading, whether it be mystery, investigative or “who done it” novels is one of Ngapoko’s favourite pastimes. It’s right up there with her love of sports volleyball and netball. Most mornings you can find Ngapoko getting stuck into her Zoo fitness routine, sometimes she does this with her Mum.
Luxury yacht too tall for our wharf
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
A luxury yacht which moored beyond the reef, off Avatiu over the weekend was unable to enter the harbour because at 64 metres, its mast is much too high.
Police explain weekend high profile
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Police says a number of activities around the island on Saturday warranted their presence at key spots on Rarotonga.
Row brews over Demo Matavera runoff
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
A nominee in a Democratic Party candidate runoff was never given a fair chance because the party’s village committee failed to run a transparent and impartial vote, supporters claim.
Aitutaki welcomes Bishop home
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Former MP Teina Bishop ended his six-month prison term and returned to his home on Aitutaki on Friday, to a huge welcome from island residents.
Movies at the Museum start today
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Each Wednesday this month the National Museum will be hosting one of a series of documentary movies examining the impact of social, economic and political change to Cook Islands way of life from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Sports day fun at Tereora College
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in Local
Tereora College students battled it out at the Ngatangiia Park for their annual Sports Day last Friday.
Alanna keen to pursue her ecological studies
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in Local
Talking to Alanna increased my knowledge 100 per cent about certain seabirds and her quest to find out if they are once again breeding here in Rarotonga.
Imanuela invests new prefects
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in Local
Imanuela Akatemia School held a special assembly to acknowledge the seven new rangatira (prefects) on Friday.
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