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Time to check out those old coins now!
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Local
It’s time to break open the piggy bank and check that you have exchanged all your old Cook Islands coins, which will no longer be legal tender from May 1.
Veterinarians still operating despite rumour
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Esther Honey Foundation is still open despite persistent rumours it has closed.
MOCD silent on alleged theft
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD) has taken a “say nothing” stance on the suspension of a staff member for allegedly misappropriating thousands of dollars from the ministry’s coffers.
Rarotonga marks Anzac Day
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Local
Hundreds of Rarotonga residents and guests gathered at the Ministry of Justice building early yesterday morning to remember returned servicemen and women and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in two world wars.
Tenders called for energy project
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Local
Te Aponga Uira is about to call for tenders to progress its own efforts and those of our country towards 100 per cent renewable energy by 2020.
Students benefit from climate change workshop
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Local
“GREATER things are achieved when we work together ,” says Year 11 student of Mitiaro School Tiana Haxton.
Tourism to conduct stakeholders' forum
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation will be conducting a number of forums and meetings in lead up to the 2016 Biennial Tourism Stakeholders Summit.
Identity change for Titikaveka College
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Education
In a bid to help improve the school and boost the number of students attending it, Titikaveka College is to undergo a name change.
Finance Minister Brown in Germany
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance Minister Mark Brown will leave the country tomorrow to attend the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Meeting to be held in Frankfurt, Germany.
Was faith that got them through
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Local
Sergeant Billy Gunn-James has experienced the realities of war. And as a result of his experiences during the Vietnam War he says he has a better understanding of the trials and tribulations that the soldiers who fought in World War One went through.
Vietnam veteran's spirit lifted
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Local
Attending Anzac Day in Rarotonga and meeting former soldiers was an uplifting experience for visiting Vietnam veteran Bill Eruera.
Free water for consumers
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Local
The government has made two key promises to traditional leaders – land for the Mato Vai project will no longer be taken by warrant, and domestic consumers will not be charged water rates.
Students learn at climate change workshop
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Local
A group of students from the Southern Cook Islands were able to learn first-hand the message about the severe impacts of climate change after they attended a climate change workshop at the Rarotongan Beach and Resort Spa yesterday.
TIS submits tuna initiative
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society has submitted an initiative calling for a more robust sustainable tuna fisheries policy in the Pacific to the Forum Secretariat, as a part of their Framework for Pacific Regionalism.
Composting toilet really does the job...
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Environment
Ikurangi Eco Retreat is leading the way in sustainability with its use of modern composting toilets created by Australian company, Nature Loo.
MP digs deep to buy tractor, machinery
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Local
In an unusual move in Cook Islands politics, a member of Parliament has bought farm machinery with his salary and gifted the entire set to his constituency.
Island children show they care
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki children are leading the charge in growing resilience within their island community.
Dawn service a chance to honour those who served
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Culture
ANZAC Day commemoration organisers are hoping Rarotonga residents will take the time to get up early on Monday and come along to the dawn service.
Dame Margaret helps lead the way
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Local
Rarotonga Ariki and aronga mana continue to show the government that they are opposed to purse seining and the European Union deal, says high ranking chief Manavaroa Tutara Phillip Nicholas.
Call to make our roads safer
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The family of an Australian tourist, who died in New Zealand from injuries sustained in a motorbike crash on Rarotonga, have called on Cook Islands authorities to put more emphasis on safety of motorists here.
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