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Local Fijians fear for loved ones
Monday 22 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Fijians living in the Cook Islands are desperately trying to get in touch with their families and friends who suffered the brunt of devastating Cyclone Winston over the weekend.
Plea for no fakes at Pasifika
Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Local
“Just the real things please,” is the request being made to local businesses selling products at the Cook Islands village in this year’s Pasifika Festival in Auckland, New Zealand.
Environment crucial to our future
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
Dear Editor, Our environment is been affected by pollution and no one seems to care enough about it. Pollution will damage our beaches, our air, our soil, our water and our living standards, if nothing is done to stop it. The health of our plants and animals will be affected. But the main concern is how it will affect our future.
Counsellor lives the dream in new Aitutaki college role
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Kia orana from the beautiful Aitutaki and Araura College
Leading the way in solar power
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Government has been promoting the use of solar power for generating electricity now for a number of years, and island residents who have switched to solar need no convincing about how much money this is saving you in the long term. However, there has so far been no promotion of the use of electric vehicles in the country.
College proud of arts students
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Education
Tereora College Visual Art senior students from 2015 will again be showing off the portfolio boards that received Merit and Excellence grades after being externally assessed in New Zealand.
New alarm boost for port
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
DUE to a requirement under the Port Authority Emergency Plan, ports authority has installed an alarm system for effective communication during an emergency.
College announces year's leaders
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Education
Tereora College has announced this year’s Anau leaders along with the head boy and head girl who will represent the student body and uphold the values of the national college
Cultural performance a drawcard for all
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
With market vendors setting up their stalls at 5am, visitors can check out the entertainment at the Punanga Nui market from 8.30am.
Here's the top place to go on Saturday
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
Going to the market isn’t usually on my Saturday “to do” list.
Import needs explained
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
Biosecurity Cook Islands wants local business owners to understand more fully the import specification requirements for the release of cargo at airports and wharfs.
'Sew simple' brings new opportunities
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Women and Girls with Disabilities organisation plans to launch a sewing programme next month.
Winston stays away, but winds pack a punch
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Weather
THE Cook Islands Meteorological Service says unpredictable tropical cyclone Winston will not affect the Cook Islands directly, but rough seas and strong winds are already being experienced and are expected to continue.
Plan to help smash victim
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
The lack of blood from the horrific leg wounds was unexpected.
Cases adjourned for psychiatric reports
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Crime
Three cases requiring psychiatric reports were adjourned before three Justices of the Peace John Kenning, Tauei Solomon and Mata Nooroa at the Cook Islands High Court on February 15.
Contest a treat for music lovers
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Local
If you love listening to original Cook Islands compositions being performed on stage, you won’t want to miss the annual ‘Te Mire A’tu’ competition for 2016 at the National Auditorium on March 10.
Last-ditch bid to save woman's employment
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Local
An application for diversion for a woman convicted of theft is to be submitted by defence counsel Mark Short to the Cook Islands High Court by the afternoon of February 23.
Apology solution in bodily injury case
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Crime
A total of 22 criminal cases were brought before the Cook Islands High Court and Justice of Peace Carmen Temata on Thursday February 18. She made the following judgements:
Lunch a reward for pupils' work
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Education
Tereora College rewarded their high achieving students for 2015 with a special lunch at The Islander on Friday of last week.
No bids for deep sea mineral tender
Friday 19 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
No bids have been received by the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) to explore the ocean floor for minerals in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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