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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
International lifesavers teach water safety skills
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Published in Local
Lifesavers from Huntington Beach Marine Safety in the US, Coogee Surf Lifesaving Australia, Royal Lifesaving Australia, and City of Vancouver, have arrived in Rarotonga as volunteers with NGO group International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) to train Rarotonga residents in lifesaving skills.
Fox honoured for work in NZ media
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
Tupapa resident Derek Fox has been presented with a prestigious award by New Zealand Maori film and television collective Nga Aho Whakaari at a gala awards evening to mark the collective’s 20th anniversary, in Auckland.
Pig shot, reaction to cruelty
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE STARVED pig discovered by a young tourist recently has reportedly been shot.
Savage ties the knot on Raro
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
ONE OF the biggest names in New Zealand hip hop music tied the knot last month at one of the major resorts in Rarotonga.
PM off to dinner in NZ
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
PRIME MINISTER Henry Puna is off to New Zealand this week.
Local company wins Tereora contract
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
CONSTRUCTION firm Landholdings Ltd’s success in winning a tender to construct a technology building and student centre at Tereora, has shown local contractors to compete against some of the most renowned international construction companies.
Cook Islands missing from internet cable map
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
Manufacturing work has begun on a 14,000km internet cable linking New Zealand and Australia to the United States, but it seems the Cook Islands may not be getting a connection to the system.
Concern at sea urchin die-off
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The RAPID die-off of sea urchins in the waters near Avarua area is causing a grave concern to local marine experts who are predicting an ultimate marine disaster from the problem in Rarotonga.
E-waste recycling comes with a cost
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with environmental and conservation concerns in the Cook Islands.
Prime minister closes SPTO meeting
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
PRIME MINISTER Henry Puna has acknowledged the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) meeting that has brought together tourism ministers from around the Pacific region including China.
Fijians celebrate independence
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Fijian community is holding Fiji Independence Day celebration today.
No shortage of fun for the children
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
IF YOU are looking to take the children somewhere for some enjoyable and productive entertainment, Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is holding a variety of activities during the school holidays.
No justice in fee criticism
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
CRITICISM of his department’s new fees and charges irks the Justice Ministry’s Tingika Elikana.
Well-deserved picnic a fitting end to big week
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
IT HAS been a long week for the pupils at Avarua Primary School but they were well rewarded with a day at Social Centre to mark the end of their participation in the school’s 100 year centennial celebrations.
Hats off to a great venture
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
TEREORA College Year 13 Business Academy group “Selt Design” launched their very own product on Wednesday this week.
Girl Guides celebrate 88 years
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
TODAY’S a big day for the Girl Guides Association Cook Islands: they are celebrating 88 years of Guiding in the Cook Islands today.
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