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Service brings books to community

Thursday 14 April 2016 | Published in Education

The Ministry of Education through their Language and Culture Division launched the first day of the “Books in Homes” project yesterday at Nukutere College.

Education


Chicken quarters now off the menu

Thursday 14 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Rarotonga residents who love eating chicken leg quarters will have to wait until early next month to enjoy their favourite meat treat.

Local


Sheraton hits headlines again

Thursday 14 April 2016 | Published in Local

The derelict Sheraton Hotel is making international headlines again, almost 20 years after the ambitious project was first launched.

Local

First timer Emma wins big

Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Debutante Emma Tupekea claimed her first victory in the World Junior Lawn Bowls Championships in Australia, at Broadbeach on the Queensland Gold Coast. She defeated India’s Rajasvi Panway 21-10 in their round eight encounter, after trailing early in their match.

Local


Quiet day for cruise visitors

Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Published in Local

The arrival of the cruise ship MS Westerdam this weekend is shaping up as a quiet affair for passengers.

Local

Pupils have fun making own boats

Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Published in Education

Learning the value of transportation by sea, the Early Childhood Education (ECE) class at Vaitau Primary School on Aitutaki spent two fun-filled weeks learning about the different types of transportation that can be used on the ocean.

Education


Women parliamentarians meet in Samoa

Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Published in Local

Women parliamentarians across the Pacific attended the fourth Pacific Women Parliamentary Partnerships Forum held in Apia, Samoa from April 4-7.

Local


Search still continues...

Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Published in Local

The ongoing search for missing Aitutaki man Dorn Marsters is continuing.

Local

Local bank to unveil new debit card

Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Published in Local

The Bank of the Cook Islands will unveil its Vaka Debit MasterCard on Thursday night ahead of its full release on May 16.

Local

'Pastor G' treats elderly to morning tea

Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Published in Local

MORE than 30 male senior citizens aged over 60 will be hosted to a morning tea at the Punanga Nui Market this morning.

Local


Fishing boat back in business again

Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Published in Local

Good news for those who look forward to buying fish regularly - the Ocean Fresh vessel longliner Wairau will resume operations soon.

Local


Looking forward to college project

Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Published in Education

Students and teachers of Tereora College in Rarotonga are excited about the much-anticipated redevelopment project for their school.

Education


Seabed Act review underway

Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment

The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has taken a further step in its efforts to develop a sustainable world class regulatory framework for deep sea mineral activities in the massive Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Environment

Forum aims to give 'voice to the voiceless'

Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Published in Local

The need to “give voice to the voiceless” and “championing the rights of all peoples” are among the key messages so far highlighted at a regional human rights and media forum in Nadi, Fiji, this week.

Local

PERC investigates prison issue

Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Published in Local

Arorangi Prison, which has long been embroiled in controversy, is being investigated by the country’s scrutineer of public money, the Public Expenditure Review Committee.

Local


Key ministry has tiny budget

Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Justice has one of the smallest budgets in government despite being a key government ministry with 68 employees.

Local

More strength for fisheries surveillance

Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Published in Environment

The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) worked on strengthening its commitment to the Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreement (NTSA) last week.

Environment


Entrepreneur due here soon

Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Published in Local

Air New Zealand Tourism Awards guest speaker Sir Michael Hill is set to arrive into the country on Thursday night courtesy of Bank of the Cook Islands.

Local

School celebrates 'Maori week'

Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Published in Local

MORE than 200 people are expected to attend Apii Avarua School’s Maori Week celebration day, which is scheduled to take place this Friday.

Local


Drunk drivers a continuing problem

Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Published in Crime

Drivers are still failing to heed police warnings about drink-driving.

Crime

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