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Keeping cultural identity alive
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Culture
By giving an opportunity for Cook Islands land tenure system to be a research topic of the existing NCEA Cook Islands Maori Language programme, students will be able to gain NCEA credits and an understanding of the unique way land issues are dealt with by the Land Court.
US stance on fishing could hit economy
Friday 22 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands government is concerned about the impact on national fisheries revenue after United States gave Pacific Island nations notice on its plans to withdraw from the South Pacific Tuna Treaty.
Loan lands teacher in jail
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Crime
A local maths teacher was arrested at Auckland Airport on Sunday (CI time) and was only returned his passport after making a hefty payment on his student loan.
Battle against corruption not just for leaders
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Politics
All sectors of society need to take responsibility for corrupt practices hampering the future of the Cook Islands.
Parents dig deep for school gear
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Education
The cost of sending children to school in the Cook Islands certainly isn’t getting any cheaper.
Lending a helping hand with homework
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Education
It’s a common practice for school children to have to do homework, like reading, learning how to spell new words, practising basic maths facts, or even projects that are designed to be completed over a longer period of time.
Well-prepared backpack essential
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Local
There are many things you can do to make your child’s first day or return to school as straightforward as possible.
How to prepare for that big day
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Education
All over the Cook Islands, children who have enjoyed the excitement of Christmas and weeks of fun and freedom during the annual summer holidays, are finally gearing up for that big day when school starts again.
Island's new bar all ready to 'Rumba'
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Local
After a one week delay caused by Cyclone Victor, Club Raro will launch its new “Rumba” tomorrow at 6pm.
Chance to learn more about traditional vaka voyaging
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Local
If you’ve always been interested in learning more about voyaging the open seas on a traditional vaka, head for the Empire Theatre this evening.
Fuel pricing review to be launched
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Local
The Price Tribunal is beginning a review of the new fuel pricing arrangements introduced in July 2015.
Back to school time edges closer
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Education
Reality is about to hit the island’s youngsters, with schools all around Rarotonga bursting back into life on Monday February 1.
Wairau finally free from reef
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Local
Tireless efforts by rescuers saw the stranded longliner Wairau rescued from the reef at Betela yesterday afternoon.
Record year for visitors
Friday 22 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The year 2015 will be the one to remember for the Cook Island Tourism Corporation which achieved a major milestone in visitor arrival figures.
Weather fails to deter drunk drivers
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Published in Crime
On top of dealing with a category three cyclone warning last weekend, police were kept busy with drunk driving incidents around the island.
MPs aim to combat corruption
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Published in Politics
Combating corruption is the focus at parliament this week with a special United Nations workshop being held to address the contentious issue.
Over-the-reef appeal to be heard
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Published in Environment
The Rarotonga Enviroment Authority will meet this week to hear an appeal by the company wanting to build at over-the-reef pipeline to supply fuel to Rarotonga.
Court writ filed for information release
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Published in Politics
The opposition Democratic Party on Monday filed an application for a writ of mandamus with the High Court of the Cook Islands, seeking to compel the Government to release information related to unauthorised expenditure.
Cyclone Victor moves out of our area
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cook Islands is out of Tropical Cyclone Victor’s reach.
Frantic effort to free stricken ship
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Published in Local
A team of rescuers worked frantically yesterday to remove a ton of fish from the hold of the longliner Wairau which went aground on the reef off Betela, Arorangi early yesterday morning.
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