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Tahiti clouds have a silver lining for us
Tuesday 24 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The STORMY weather over Tahiti that caused the diversion of an Air France plane to Rarotonga on Sunday could prove to be a tourism blessing for Rarotonga.
PM pushes Smaller Island States in Japan
Tuesday 24 January 2017 | Published in Local
SMALLER Island States (SIS) chairman, Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna promoted the “Smaller Islands States Regional Strategy” at the PALM Third Ministerial Interim Meeting held in Tokyo, Japan, on January 17
Lawyer quits on angry client
Tuesday 24 January 2017 | Published in Local
AN ANGRY outburst from a teenager who has been in custody for the past two months prompted a lawyer to step down as her legal representative.
One Foot Island a winner with influential magazine
Tuesday 24 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
AFTER being ranked one of the top holiday destinations in the world, Aitutaki continues to gain recognition for its pristine beauty from international tourism agencies and media.
Sobering reminder of life's frailty
Tuesday 24 January 2017 | Published in Local
IT IS devastating and sobering when we are confronted by the loss of those we love - those we hold dear to us.
Crimes, disturbances leave Blackrock victims fearful
Tuesday 24 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
People living on the back road at Blackrock are fearful following a series of crimes and disturbances.
Penrhyn left waiting for food, money
Tuesday 24 January 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Penrhyn residents want to know why Pacific Schooners Ltd has failed to deliver building supplies, food and other goods to the island.
Dinner with the High Commissioner
Monday 23 January 2017 | Published in Local
Around 50 people representing Rarotonga’s business sector met the new New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Peter Marshall and his wife Pamela at a dinner in Maraerenga on Thursday night.
Expat teachers get their bearings
Monday 23 January 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands students will be back in their classrooms from Monday January 30, 2017 but the holidays end a bit sooner for the country’s teachers and principals.
Vessel can use motors
Monday 23 January 2017 | Published in Local
Pacific Schooners Ltd has made assurances that its vessel the Tiare Taporo, which has been stationary in Avatiu Harbour for several months, is capable of moving using its own motors.
Culture copyright meeting this week
Monday 23 January 2017 | Published in Culture
THE MINISTRY of Cultural Development is hosting two meetings of local and regional importance this week.
Apii Nikao prefab to be ready soon
Monday 23 January 2017 | Published in Education
THE COOK ISLANDS government has funded construction of the Apii Nikao School prefab, expected to be completed before the opening of the school year.
Mental health training workshop starts today
Monday 23 January 2017 | Published in Health
TE KAINGA Community Mental Health Services, Rarotonga is hosting the 15th Basic Psychiatry and Mental Health Course, starting today.
Mangaia joins doctor-less islands
Monday 23 January 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
The MINISTRY of Health’s doctor on Mangaia has resigned and will not be replaced.
Bad weather diverts jet to Cook Islands
Monday 23 January 2017 | Published in Local
Bad WEATHER over Tahiti resulted in an Air France Airliner being diverted to Rarotonga yesterday morning.
Siblings have a blast on trip from Australia
Monday 23 January 2017 | Published in Local
SCHOOL holidays have been a real blast for two youngsters who spent five weeks away from their home in Australia to be with their families and friends in Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Papa Haua can now rest with family on Palmerston
Monday 23 January 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
WITH A Nikao landowner standing firm on a decision to level 15 graves where relatives from the outer islands are buried, a Palmerston Island family has removed the remains of family members.
Website keeps tabs on fishing activity
Monday 23 January 2017 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society and covers environmental and conservation issues of interest to the Cook Islands.
Board members to fill vital roles
Monday 23 January 2017 | Published in Local
NEW TE REO Maori Commission and Historical Sites board members were officially appointed at the National Auditorium earlier this week.
Readers respond to dogs' dilemma
Monday 23 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
FOUR OF the dozen dogs the SPCA has been housing at its kennels have been found homes with loving families.
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