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Lyon loses appeal on drug convictions
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
A FORMER prominent Auckland businessman turned drug addict, who lived on Rarotonga with his family in the early 2000s, has failed in a bid to overturn his convictions for a number of serious sex and drugs offence.
Special Ariki Day full of emotion
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
It WAS an emotional moment for the traditional leaders, the Ui Ariki of the Cook Islands, as they were welcomed with love at the Ui Ariki Day celebration at the National Auditorium on Friday.
Ministers home this week
Monday 4 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
WITH CABINET ministers expected to remain home this week, some major discussions on the current political impasse, which continues to make headlines, are expected from those in control of the country.
Education plan welcomed
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
ENVIRONMENTALIST Ruth Horton has welcomed Te Ipukarea Society’s waste education project, saying the plan has good intentions and much-needed foresight.
PM to be USP Chancellor
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
THE 23RD Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific (USP) will be Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna, who has been appointed to serve in the role from July 1, for a term of one year.
Red Cross ready for any emergency
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
PREPAREDNESS is key to recovery after a disaster, and at the Cook Islands Red Cross Society, disaster relief containers and storage facilities are being carefully stocked and managed to be ready for any emergency.
Atiu golf course plan 'concerning' says Glassie
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
ATIU MP and Health minister Nandi Glassie says he is “very much concerned” about Merchant of Paradise developer Tim Tepaki’s ambitious plans to develop an international golf course on Atiu.
'Clean' offer could tempt Nicholas
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Politics
IF THE opposition coalition were to offer him deputy prime ministership, Internal Affairs minister Albert Nicholas says he’d take it, providing the offer was made in “nice clean circumstances.”
Bank marks milestone birthday with cake
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
Balloons, streamers and cupcakes made for an especially festive atmosphere at the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) on Thursday as the local bank celebrated 15 years of business in the Cook Islands.
Students showcase musical talents
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
Over 300 people attended Tereora College annual music concert hosted by the music students at the College’s Princess Anne Hall on Wednesday night.
School pupils get their joints checked
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
IMANUELA Akatemia School had a visit from a New Zealand chiropractic team who gave pupils a free checkup earlier this week.
Islands struggle to handle NCD surge
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
HEALTH minister Nandi Glassie has called on his South Pacific counterparts to join him in the battle against childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs.)
'Cherish your culture,' carver's advice
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Culture
EVERY Cook Islands woman must cherish their tradition and culture so they can teach the next generation and ensure it is not lost.
Sponsorship continues key event
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
CITC has confirmed its $21,000 sponsorship of Rakei Manava as part of Te Maeva Nui 2016.
House of Ariki hosts welcome event
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
The HOUSE of Ariki hosted a traditional welcome ceremony for their guests at the Atupare Marae in Arorangi on Wednesday.
Crash driver jailed for six months
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Crime
TAINA Ngametua Timoti was sentenced to six months imprisonment and ordered to pay a total of $6165.00 in costs when she appeared before Justice Hugh Williams on driving charges in the High Court earlier this month.
Super funds record asset rise
Monday 4 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS National Superannuation Fund’s total net assets last year grew by $13 million from member contributions and gains on investments.
Political impasse prevails
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
THE CURRENT impasse between government and the opposition over who has the right interpretation of the country’s constitution and parliamentary procedures is no closer to reaching a conclusion.
Mental health workshop on Mauke
Thursday 30 June 2016 | Published in Health
Empowering changes in attitudes towards mental health, disabilities and gender-based violence was the aim of a recent follow-up trip to Mauke by non-government organisations Te Kainga o Pa Taunga, Punanga Tauturu Women’s Counselling Centre and the Disability and Child and Family Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Chiropractic service meets huge demand
Thursday 30 June 2016 | Published in Local
A TOTAL of 2200 people have benefited so far from the free chiropractic service provided by third year students of New Zealand College Chiropractic Programme.
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