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Man of God on a mission
Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
When it comes to spreading the word of God, Jonathan Cargill is on a mission.
Drink-driving charges cost man $300
Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Crime
Twenty four criminal cases were brought before the High Court and Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams on Thursday December 17.
Te Uki Ou fundraiser an all-round success
Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Local
The 2015 Apii Te Uki Ou online ‘Win a trip to Raro’ fundraiser ended over the weekend with a massive $10,191 being raised for the school.
Generous donation
Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Local
Turama Pacific Travel Group have held the presentation for their staff’s annual fundraising effort with a generous donation to the Pukapuka Disability Centre.
MPs' stance disappoints road safety council head
Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Politics
Politicians who continue to pay lip service to the community-wide initiative to make motorcycle helmets compulsory by law probably haven’t even bothered to read the 2015 Strategic Road Safety Plan, says Road Safety Council chairman Brent Fisher.
Cyclone plan cause for concern
Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Local
Government officials are concerned there are serious loopholes in the natural disaster communication plan should a cyclone head for the Cook Islands this season.
Leaders drop ball on issue
Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Politics
The leaders of the Cook Islands missed the opportunity to put the helmet issue back on the table this week and the Clerk of Parliament is calling for the two major parties to start working together.
A time for celebration
Monday 21 December 2015 | Published in Local
Rarotonga was buzzing with weddings, birthdays and family events over the weekend, including the 21st birthday of the lovely dancer Andreena Tepaeru. She is pictured here between her younger sisters Lahaina (left) and Heiarii. The 21st was held at the Nikao Cook Islands Christian Church and attended by many family and friends including those who had travelled from overseas especially for the event.
Christmas parade spreads festive cheer
Monday 21 December 2015 | Published in Local
It’s not just Rarotonga having all the Christmas fun, with the Aitutaki Christmas parade showing the Pa Enua knows how to spread the festive cheer.
Assessing Cook Islanders' mental health
Monday 21 December 2015 | Published in Education
Otago University’s latest graduation ceremony marked the end of many years of research for Cook Islands’ newest Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Jesse Kokaua.
Thesis questions the 'grassroots' of our society
Monday 21 December 2015 | Published in Education
Jonah Tisam left his employment with the Cook Islands Government in 2011 to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy degree in public policy at AUT.
PERC called out for vilifying individuals
Monday 21 December 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Pearl Authority is hitting back at Public Expenditure Review Committee (PERC) for what it calls “vilifying the reputation and integrity of individuals” and failing to put the record straight.
Subsea cable 'out of the blue'
Monday 21 December 2015 | Published in Local
An announcement by Bluesky and Alcatel-Lucent that they will lay a new subsea communications cable between New Zealand and Hawaii needs to be taken with a “grain of salt,” until more details are known, the New Zealand Telecommunications Users Association says.
Too much talk while young ones die
Monday 21 December 2015 | Published in Local
Politicians are continuing to demonstrate a lack of commitment to making Cook Islands roads safer and are failing the community by not passing the compulsory helmet law for motorbike riders.
They've done it! Atiu hostel opens
Saturday 19 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Amidst much fanfare and feasting, the Atiu Hostel in Tupapa was officially opened yesterday.
Teachers honoured for fine work
Saturday 19 December 2015 | Published in Education
“We don’t have a job, we have a passion,” was one of many comments that resonated with the gathering of teachers and supporters last week for the Annual Teachers Awards ceremony.
Fond farewells for artist couple
Saturday 19 December 2015 | Published in Local
Two of Rarotonga’s best-known artists were given a big send-off from the island on Thursday.
Happy to share festive fare
Saturday 19 December 2015 | Published in Local
Once again Cook Islands Building Supplies Management and staff have shared Christmas cheer with their favourite neighbours, Te Kainga O Pa Taunga.
Conflict of interest a real pearler
Saturday 19 December 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Pearl Authority has made a fashion faux pas, failing to follow the proper tendering process by awarding $70,000 to a local marketing company whose director was related to someone advising the government agency.
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