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Purse seining report closer
Friday 29 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE PURSE seining select committee has finished its discussions on the issues raised by protestors and is waiting to verify a draft report before submitting it to Parliament.
Student art in museum show
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Local
THE WW1 Sound Shells for the Kuki Airani Soldiers exhibition opened at the National Museum last night, and will be open to public viewing until August 31.
Rakei Manava show launches week of fun and celebration
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local
Rakei Manava wearable arts show is once again taking place at the National Auditorium on July 30, signalling the beginning of a colourful and spectacular week of festivities
Homeward-bound after 19 years
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local
Passing Avatiu Wharf on Monday, I noticed six or so beautiful and expensive-looking yachts, anchored side by side.
Island visitors show off their cultural talents
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local
A GROUP of 30 people from the Marquesas Islands is visiting Rarotonga for two weeks.
Elite paddler given a boost
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local
ELITE LEVEL paddler Andre Tutaka-George is the new brand ambassador for the Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands.
Festival prompts drone warning
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS Airport Authority has sent a stern warning to people planning to operate unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, during the annual Constitution celebrations which start tomorrow.
QR reappointed three more years
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE SEVENTH Queen’s Representative (QR) to the Cook Islands, Tom Marsters has been reappointed to the position for a further three years.
Leadership move 'bold,' says Brown
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
FINANCE minister Mark Brown has labelled Opposition’s move to nominate Teenui-Mapumai Member of Parliament (MP) Rose Brown as their new leader a “bold move.”
Army recruit book launch
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Local
A book which tells the story of a group of Cook Islanders recruited by the New Zealand army in 1966, will be launched at the Ruatonga meeting house at 5pm today.
Atamira exhibition to honour Ui Ariki
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Local
In RECOGNITION of the 50th anniversary of the formation of the House of Ui Ariki under the Cook Island’s constitution the Cook Islands National Museum is exhibiting 14 of the atamira (thrones of chiefs) specially commissioned for this year’s celebrations.
Catholic group reaches Poland safely
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Local
THIRTY-ONE Catholic youths from the Cook Islands have arrived safely in Krakow, Poland for the 2016 World Youth Day (WYD) celebrations.
Clinic's great work inspires car gift
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Local
ESTHER HONEY Foundation staff were overjoyed yesterday morning to receive a car generously donated to them by New Zealanders Vaska Frolova and Neil Fox.
Court verdict 'minor setback,' says Bishop
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Politics
THE HIGH profile trial of Teina Bishop has ended for the time being, with the long-serving parliamentarian now considering his options to appeal the guilty verdict handed down by the jury last week.
Govt supports FIU enquiries
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
PRIME minister Henry Puna says the government fully supports the roles and responsibilities of all agencies engaged in the regulatory oversight of public expenditure and the conduct of its administration.
New software brings better forecasting ability
Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Local
FIFTEEN Pacific island meteorological services across the region were gifted laptops at last week’s week-long workshop in Avarua. Pacific Islands met services from around the region underwent training on how to use the system using the new laptops equipped with the software that will help strengthen meteorological service officers’ forecasting abilities.
Workshop paves way for the future
Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari has acknowledged the support of the Korean government for last week’s Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation training workshop for Pacific met officers.
Winds of change reach Pacific met serviees
Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Local
METEOROLOGY in the Pacific Islands is largely a male dominated field, but things could be changing.
'Giving tree' plans underway already
Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Local
CHRISTMAS might be a way off yet, but planning is already well underway for the 2016 BSP Giving Tree.
Asbestos awareness lacking
Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Local
A NEW survey about asbestos awareness in the Pacific Islands shows six in 10 people, aged under 30 years, have little or no knowledge about the dangerous mineral and its associated health risks.
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