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Police chief proud as his officers put lives on line
Thursday 20 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
There was little joy in Police Commissioner Maara Tetava’s voice yesterday as he praised his officers for their courage in dealing with an armed killer.
Killings appear planned
Thursday 20 October 2016 | Published in Local
The place Mary Dean fell was near the clothesline outside the home she shared with her boyfriend of 10 months, Roger Tauarea.
Sixteen hours of terror
Thursday 20 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Killings devastate island community The horrified community of Rarotonga is still reeling after a gunman, believed to have been a prisoner on work release, shot and killed two people near Titikaveka late on Tuesday afternoon.
GUNMAN BELIEVED DEAD
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Escaped prisoner Chris Rimamotu, who allegedly shot and killed two people yesterday, is believed to have shot himself dead this morning.
Fijians celebrate national day in style
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A LARGE number of members of the Cook Islands Fijian community in Rarotonga celebrated Fiji Day at St Joseph’s School ground over the weekend.
Big dance number wins gold for Miss CI
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Published in Local
MISS EARTH Cook Islands Allanah Herman-Edgar has wowed the Miss Earth pageant and won gold in the Talent section.
Forum's focus on minimising disaster risk
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE CI Meteorological Service’s Nathan Tisam is currently attending the second Pacific Islands Climate Outlook Forum (PICOF) that officially opened on Monday.
Eight nursing graduates soon to bolster health ranks
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Published in Health
EIGHT NURSES are expected to graduate from the Cook Islands Nursing School at the end of this year. Minister for Health, Nandi Glassie, said it was back in 1967 that the first nursing school was established and the ministry managed to re-establish this three years ago.
Overflowing septic tanks feeding algae
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE NUTRIENTS feeding the algae in Muri Lagoon have not been reduced and that is why the weed is returning, says Te Ipukarea Society’s Kelvin Passfield.
Te Kainga celebrates Mental Health Week
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Published in Health
TE KAINGA o Pa Taunga has been busy carrying out activities as part of their awareness campaign to mark Mental Health Week.
Tourism eager to support local events
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
IN A bid to boost local economy in low season, the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has started an initiative “Kia Orana Festival of Summer Events in Paradise.’’
A green invader silently expands
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
AN AFTERNOON snorkelling and kayaking around the lagoon near Muri Beach was not as pleasant as the last time we tried it.
BREAKING NEWS AT 9:15PM: Two gunned down: Hunt on for shooter
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
A man and a woman are believed dead after being shot in Vaimaanga Tuesday afternoon and a young child is believed to be with the alleged gunman.
Final judging for Vaka Pride nears deadline
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The NEWLY-FORMATTED Vaka Pride competition is set for its final judging on Friday this week.
Boost for fishing revenue
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Published in Local
Purse seining revenue has accounted for most of the fisheries revenue collected by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) since 2014.
Girl Guides mark their 88th birthday
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Published in Local
GIRL Guides Association Cook Islands (GGACI) celebrated their 88 years of guiding in the Cook Islands over the weekend.
Plenty of interest in athletics event
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Published in Local
AFTER two tense weeks of sitting exams, Tereora College students were finally able to release the pressure at their athletics competition last Thursday.
Call to respect ban on fishing in reserve
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
Matatapu Ru Samuel, the speaker for the Kau Mono o Manava Nui Mataiapo, has called on the people of Rarotonga to not disturb the ra’ui area at the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa.
Cyclone outlook 'zero to one'
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Published in Local
The COOK Islands is predicted to weather just one cyclone during the 2016/2017 tropical cyclone season, from November 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017.
PM signs EU fishing deal
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Local environmental group Te Ipukare
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