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UN aspirations make a return
Wednesday 8 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE CONTROVERSIAL subject of the Cook Islands becoming part of world organisations such as the United Nations came to the fore at the opening Parliamentary session of the year yesterday.
Algae removal project in limbo
Wednesday 8 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
THE BID to scrap algae from the weed-infested Muri lagoon using an excavator is in limbo.
Anzac speech moving tribute to our soldiers
Tuesday 7 June 2016 | Published in Local
Kayla Whitcher travelled all the way from Atiu to participate in this year’s WW1 speech competition.
Information added to WW1 show
Tuesday 7 June 2016 | Published in Local
THE Cook Island Service in the Great War 1914-1918 exhibition which is continuing at the National Museum until June 17 now has more background information and displays on the 500 Cook Islands soldiers who fought in World War One.
Fewer burglaries this year
Tuesday 7 June 2016 | Published in Local
THE NUMBER of reported burglaries recorded on Rarotonga has decreased by three per cent over last year.
Disability rights discussed
Tuesday 7 June 2016 | Published in Local
Mary Dean, office manager of the Cook Islands National Disability Council, and Mataiti Mataiti, the assistant secretary for the board, represented this country at the Pacific Regional Disability Rights Dialogue in Nadi, Fiji, early last month.
CINAT thanks host for memorable time
Tuesday 7 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
The COOK Islands National Arts Theatre (CINAT) team left Guam with heavy hearts, thanking their host for making their stay during the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts a memorable one.
Opera wows island audience
Tuesday 7 June 2016 | Published in Local
Music lovers were treated to three powerful opera shows over the weekend at the hugely successful BCI Opera in Rarotonga staged at the Islander Hotel.
Food market goes down a treat
Tuesday 7 June 2016 | Published in Local
A LARGE crowd turned out to enjoy the eagerly-anticipated Prime Foods Night Market at the Punanga Nui Market last Friday.
FAO to discuss weedkiller options
Tuesday 7 June 2016 | Published in Environment
EXPERTS from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) will be in the Cook Islands this August to discuss alternatives for the controversial weedkiller paraquat.
Parliament priority
Tuesday 7 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
WITH Parliament starting today, all ministers are expected to be home for at least a month discussing various issues concerning the country.
Tongan painter in new art show
Tuesday 7 June 2016 | Published in Local
TONGAN/New Zealand artist Benjamin Work will present his exhibition, For King and Country, this Thursday at Bergman Gallery.
EU ratifies agreement on fishing
Tuesday 7 June 2016 | Published in Local
The EUROPEAN Union Council has ratified the controversial fisheries agreement it wants with the Cook Islands.
Motorcyclist killed in Arorangi smash
Tuesday 7 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A 22-YEAR-old male is dead while another is in serious condition from two separate motorcycle crashes over the weekend.
Ridge notches up a special win
Saturday 4 June 2016 | Published in Local
ASPIRING Cook Islands opera star Ridge Ponini has surpassed his achievement at last year’s Green Island singing competitions, taking first place in the junior vocal section for performers 18 and under 21 years and winning the Green Island Competitions Society’s Cleveland Recital Trophy.
Plenty of support for gala day
Saturday 4 June 2016 | Published in Local
PARENTS and supporters of the St Joseph School made sure there was a good crowd at the school’s gala day yesterday.
Festival of Pacific Arts ends
Saturday 4 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
THE curtain fell on the two weeks long 12th Festival of Pacific Arts which ended last night (CI time) in Guam.
Labour conference a first
Saturday 4 June 2016 | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS representatives are attending the International Labour Conference, in Geneva, Switzerland, for the first time since becoming a member of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 2015.
Students do well with art classes
Saturday 4 June 2016 | Published in Local
TEREORA College junior students have been producing some magnificent art work this term with the help of their teacher Tarona Daniels.
Exciting day for Avarua students
Saturday 4 June 2016 | Published in Local
It WAS an exciting time for students at Avarua yesterday when the school held its fundraising drive.
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