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Aunty Toko serves tasty treats
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Published in Local
IF YOU’RE looking for something tasty for lunch today, head down to Aunty Toko’s food stall for what must be among the best barbecues, mitiores and ika matas at the Punanga Nui Market.
Help on paraquat ban lacking
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Published in Local
PARTICIPANTS at a regional meeting in Rarotonga this week were keen to get information on how to ban the use of harmful paraquat herbicide in Pacific Island countries.
Visitors like our friendly ways
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE FRIENDLY nature of the Cook Islanders is one of the most appealing aspects that entice the visitors in the country.
Well-travelled launch on way to NZ
Friday 12 August 2016 | Published in Local
Avatiu Wharf was host to a beautiful boat this week, when Julie and Andy Nemier called in on their launch Infinity.
Tourism focuses on market research
Friday 12 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Tourism stakeholders in the country gathered at The Edgewater Resort and Spa conference room yesterday to get a global update on the industry.
Young people prepare for climate conference
Friday 12 August 2016 | Published in Local
Diane MacFadzien (SPREP) and Ruanna Heynes (climate analytic) have been busy imparting their experience and skills in developing country positions and negotiation briefs to young men and women from government and NGO agencies in the Cook Islands.
Crab race stars in Kiwi author's book
Friday 12 August 2016 | Published in Local
AN AUCKLAND author recently launched a children's book during the Cook Islands Languages Week on July 31- August 6 this year.
Small, but poised to make an impact
Friday 12 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS might be a small country but it has the potential to make such a huge difference at international level when it comes to combating climate change.
Questions over future of tourism
Friday 12 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The GROWING number of tourists visiting the Cook Islands has raised questions about the country’s ability to support future growth.
PM at foreign ministers' meeting
Friday 12 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna is in Fiji where he attended the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Suva yesterday.
Haka, cake and kaikai mark big day
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Local
The 15 STARS of the Cook Islands flag on a custom-made cake and a riveting haka performance by crew of the visiting HMNZS Wellington, berthed in Honiara for a return visit to the Solomon Islands, set the scene for a small but colourful 51st Constitution celebration led by Cook Islanders working at the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA).
Meeting won't discuss pesticide ban
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Local
A RAROTONGA workshop based on Strengthening the capacity of Pacific Island countries on alternatives to newly listed and candidate pesticides under the Rotterdam and Stockholm Convention in Rarotonga, will not discuss the banning of pesticides or chemicals.
Student visitors bear proud legacy
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Local
Beginning today, 250 pupils, teachers and parents from the oldest kura kaupapa Maori (Maori language medium school) in New Zealand will begin arriving in Rarotonga for a 10-day visit.
Productive day for college students
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Local
IT WAS A productive day for year nine students at yesterday’s Pacific Science for Health Literacy Project (PSHLP) conference, held at the National Auditorium.
Fire enquiry sees classrooms relocated
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Local
FIFTEEN classrooms at Tereora College have been relocated to allow the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) and police to carry out their investigations into the fire that destroyed two classrooms on Monday.
Global update on tourism
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS Tourism Corporation is holding its global breakfast update this morning at The Edgewater Resort and Spa in Arorangi.
Art show reopens gallery
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE ART Studio in Arorangi has re-opened, and owner Kay George is celebrating the event with an exhibition of new works by local artists, opening on Saturday, August 13.
Asbestos in scorched school building
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
National Environment Service (NES) has confirmed asbestos products are part of the Tereora College building which was destroyed by fire earlier this week.
'They can't make you go' - Thomas
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Local
Public servants cannot be compelled by any law to attend any national event even if it is Constitution Day.
Yacht charges OK, says port manager
Wednesday 10 August 2016 | Published in Local
The DAILY fees the Cook Islands Ports Authority charges yachts to berth at Avaitu are significantly lower than in French Polynesia.
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