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Cook Islands in surfing video game
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Local
French expatriate and surfer Eric Gamez has put the Cook Islands on the map in a sporting video game now being played by gaming enthusiasts around the world.
Justice strike averted – for now
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Local
Strike action by Ministry of Justice staff over a salary dispute appears to have been avoided for now after consultation with Justice Minister Nandi Glassie yesterday morning.
Less domestic violence thanks to police visits
Friday 10 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Domestic violence on Rarotonga is decreasing and that is due, police believe, to their identifying repeat victims and offenders and visiting them on a weekly basis.
Red Cross volunteers keep their skills fresh
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Local
Valuable lessons were learned at Monday’s Nomad Water Filtration training conducted by the Disaster Management division of the Cook Islands Red Cross Society.
If she could get bigger mannequins she would!
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Local
The owner of Avarua’s sole lingerie store, Elizabeth Grace says if she could purchase larger sized mannequins than the ones she now has in her shop window, she would.
Five celebrate receiving their NZ citizenship
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Local
Five residents of the Cook Islands swore an oath on Queen Elizabeth II in a citizenship ceremony presided over by New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Marshall on Tuesday.
A milestone for Health ministry
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Ministry of Health launched the Cook Islands Health Workforce Plan for 2016-2025 at the Rarotongan Hospital yesterday.
Tube tethers a big success
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Esther Honey’s project to supply inner tubes for farmers to safely tether their livestock is proving a great success, according to manager Jo Taylor-Kupu.
Vaka Pride awards go to deserving winners
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Vaka Pride competition awards have been presented following some well-organised teamwork from the numerous stakeholders involved in the contest.
Women's day events focus on work issues
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Local
Yesterday the Cook Islands celebrated United Nations International Women’s Day (IWD), commemorated around the world every year on March 8.
Demo Party ponders next steps
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party is still considering its next steps over the decision of the High Court in relation to Albert Nicholas’ parliamentary seat.
Plans for new landing system
Wednesday 8 March 2017 | Published in Local
A new instrument landing system (ILS) is set to be installed at Rarotonga International Airport before the end of this year.
Ponia at Solomons meeting of forum
Wednesday 8 March 2017 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia is attending a Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) strategic engagement meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Women focus on leadership roles
Wednesday 8 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Speaker of the Parliament Niki Rattle is hoping the three-day Practice Parliament for Women of the Cook Islands workshop in Rarotonga will help draw women into politics and other leadership roles.
Two years in jail for unlawful sex
Wednesday 8 March 2017 | Published in Crime
A man who was charged for having unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl aged between 12 and 16 years has been sentenced to two years imprisonment in the Cook Islands High Court.
New jet boosts ability to save people in a medical emergency
Wednesday 8 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
People suffering a medical emergency in the outer Cook Islands are soon to have an added level of security when Air Rarotonga’s new jet takes off.
Ruling a confidence booster: MP
Wednesday 8 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The ruling against the Opposition’s attempt to declare vacant his parliamentary seat is a morale booster for his team in their efforts to continue serving his constituency, says Albert Nicholas.
Cemetery clean-up falls to the few
Tuesday 7 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
As the day for the dedication of the new archway for the RSA Cemetery at Nikao gets closer, a small band of determined volunteers is continuing to sacrifice their spare time to make a difference.
Vaka prizegiving today
Tuesday 7 March 2017 | Published in Local
The prize giving for the Vaka Pride competition will be held today at the AOG Church in Takuvaine at 1pm in collaboration with the Practice Parliament for Women of the Cook Islands workshop.
Women's parliament celebrates global day
Tuesday 7 March 2017 | Published in Local
Tomorrow the Cook Islands celebrates United Nations International Women’s Day (IWD).
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