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Two more games for volleyball
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
With only two games left to be played at the Bluesky Sports Arena (BSA) tonight, the Cook Islands Volleyball organisation is reminding teams to ensure that all players are enlisted.
Dazzling Dagg set for 50th Test
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
Israel Dagg was in no rush to find a TV to watch the All Blacks’ run towards World Cup glory last year.
Please keep clear of the whales!
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
With the four-month breeding season of humpback whales now less than a fortnight away, Cook Islanders are reminded to avoid interfering with the marine mammal in any way.
New sound system for auditorium
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
The Chinese government officially handed over a sound system valued at $20,000 to the Cook Islands government at the National Auditorium on Wednesday night.
Bennett's fond memories of Rarotonga
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Tiare Taporo ready to set sail again
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
TIARE Taporo is ready to sail to the northern islands again after undergoing maintenance at the port of Avatiu.
Author donates books
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
Soldiers from the Pacific author Howard Weddell visited Tereora College with deputy New Zealand High Commissioner Aimee Jephson to present two copies of the book “Soldiers from the Pacific” to the school yesterday.
Chance to 'swap lives' with UK resident
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in the United Kingdom is introducing an exciting new documentary series known as Life Swap Adventure and they’re keen to make the Cook Islands part of the show.
Culture essential part of the market
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
Culture is a vital part of life in the Cook Islands and nowhere is it showcased more enthusiastically than at the Punanganui Market on Saturday mornings.
Big fish a bonus for senior whale-watchers
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
Members of a group of senior visitors from Australia are celebrating their luck after catching a massive sailfish weighing 116 pounds off the Edgewater Resort and Spa yesterday.
Community service breach means jail
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
Justice of Peace John Kenning reiterated in the Cook Islands High Court yesterday, that breaching community service conditions would lead to imprisonment.
Helmet law could be finalised today
Friday 17 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
If all goes according to plan, the Transport Amendment Bill, which will make it compulsory for motorcyclists aged 16 to 25 years to wear a helmet, will be passed today.
Bill will go through, says Brown
Friday 17 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Despite opposition’s disapproval of the Appropriation Bill 2016, Finance minister Mark Brown is adamant the bill will sail unscathed through parliament, which ends today.
Instant information on welfare benefits
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
A new summary of welfare benefits designed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs clearly outlines the assistance that will be made available to the general public.
Pacific soldiers' stories in new WW1 book
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local
NEW ZEALANDER Howard Weddell launched his book titled Soldiers from the Pacific at Ngatipa, the New Zealand High Commissioner’s residence, on Tuesday night.
Bill 'one-sided' say opposition members
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local
THE OPPOSITION has continued to oppose the 2016 Appropriation Bill stating that it is one-sided and must continue to be debated within the 10-day timeframe allowed for by law.
MMR responds to EU fishing questions
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local
THE EUROPEAN Council recently passed a decision ratifying the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Cook Islands and of the Protocol and has delegated power for its signature.
Mountain landscapes in art show
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local
AN ART exhibition highlighting the features of Rarotonga’s beautiful landscape will open next Friday.
First whale arrives off island
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local
One HUMPBACK whale sighting has been reported this week, leading to speculation that the whale season could begin in earnest soon.
Auckland health clinic 'a milestone'
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local
The WHANAU Ora Community Clinic in South Auckland has been hailed a “milestone achievement,” by prime minister Henry Puna.
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