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Fijians urged to register for election
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Those holding Fiji passports and living in the Cook Islands are being urged to get registered for the 2018 Fijian general election.
Security workshop to help auditorium staff
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) will be holding a security training session at the National Auditorium today at 5.30pm.
Helping older women be tech savvy
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Published in Local
Au Vaine Kumiti has been offered a unique opportunity to partner with Emergency Management Cook Islands in targeting disaster preparedness, disaster responses and recovery.
Ambulance service response exceptional
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s ambulance service has been praised for its “exceptional” emergency response in the aftermath of the double murder on Rarotonga.
Police 'urgently need' more equipment
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The official inquiry into last October’s triple shootings on Rarotonga says the police urgently need a significant injection of equipment and training to assist in avoiding a similar event.
The cheeky character who meant so much to so many
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Published in Local
Pakuru Simpson, commonly known as Apu to locals and Mr Hopeless to his passengers, has been employed as a driver with Cook’s Island Bus Passenger Transport since June 2012.
In their own words: Tourists react
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Published in Local
Linda McAuley: Our final ride on his bus was wonderful. He sang Hallelujah. Being Canadian, this was truly a tribute to Leonard Cohen who had recently passed away. Rest in peace!
Petty thievery on the rise
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Recent posts on the social website Facebook suggest petty thieving is on the rise in Rarotonga.
Governor-General arrives today
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
New Zealand’s Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy and her husband Sir David Gascoigne will arrive on Rarotonga today for an official visit.
Killer sent 394 texts to victim from jail
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Double murderer Chris Rimamotu sent 394 texts to Mary Dean in the two weeks leading up to his escaping prison and killing both her and her new partner Roger Tauarea.
'OK flick' despite some offensive moments
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
There are a few “ugh” moments but overall, the comedy Gary of the Pacific filmed in Rarotonga last year is passed as an “OK flick” by local casting agent Henry Ah-Foo Taripo.
Local store takes stockist of the year award
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Printing Services (CIPS) has won the Pacific Islands Stockist of the year award for 2015-2016.
Vaka image marks card's anniversary
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
Last year, BCI hoisted its sails and began a journey to a smoother banking experience.
OPM chief of staff bids final farewell
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka last week ended a successful five-year term as the Chief of Staff and almost 10 years of services to the public through the Office of the Prime Minister.
Stigma of shame hampers help
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
The stigma of shame surrounding domestic/gender violence and other social matters in the outer islands is one of the main reasons people are not seeking help from the justice system and other support organisations.
Farewell to a real treasure
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Rarotonga has lost a treasure with the death of “Mr Hopeless”.
PSL wind-up hits a snag
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
The winding up of troubled shipping company Pacific Schooners Ltd appears to have hit a snag as the Chief Justice wants the court-approved New Zealand firm chosen to liquidate the company to first fulfil three conditions - including being paid less.
Bible revives memories of Maitai wreck
Monday 20 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The remains of Royal Mail Steamship Maitai off the Avarua wharf may be gradually rusting away, but memories of the ship continue to resurface.
Vaka Wanana Paoa and the CI connection
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Local
On a perfect, clear sunny morning on Saturday, February, Oahu, Hawaii’s North Shore community launched their new traditional double-hulled vaka, sailing canoe, Wanana Paoa, in the calm waters of Waialua Bay.
Call for ministry to hire a psychologist
Monday 20 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
One of the key recommendations of the Shootings Inquiry is for a full-time clinical psychologist to be employed by the Health ministry.
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