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Atiu hostel meeting tonight
Thursday 5 November 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
After seven years of picking up and putting down tools, the people of Atiu are set to finally have a place to call home on Rarotonga with the opening of their hostel next month.
Women lead by example
Thursday 5 November 2015 | Published in Local
When asked what the greatest attribute a woman can have is, the late Eleitino Paddy Walker once replied “to be the best you can be and to lead by example”.
Auckland referees boost event
Thursday 5 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Pete Willis didn’t have to think twice to accept an invitation from the organisers of the Cook Islands International 7s to be at the tournament this year.
Publisher: 'I will not go to court'
Wednesday 4 November 2015 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Herald publisher George Pitt says he will not go to court over defying a High Court injunction forbidding him from broadcasting or publishing the contents of a legal opinion written by Dr Alex Frame about government spending.
Finance Minister targeted in FIU investigation
Wednesday 4 November 2015 | Published in Politics
The Financial Intelligence Unit is allegedly investigating supposed ‘corrupt activities’ undertaken by Minister of Finance Mark Brown.
Overnight cruise ship stay a first
Wednesday 4 November 2015 | Published in Local
Rarotonga has welcomed the first cruise ship to call Avatiu Port home for the night, as over 100 passengers make the most of an opportunity to explore the island.
History with a difference
Wednesday 4 November 2015 | Published in Local
The youth seminary class of the Avarua branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints held a church history Cantata at the Avarua chapel recently.
MFEM sticking by budget report
Wednesday 4 November 2015 | Published in Economy
Financial Secretary Richard Neves has issued a press release to explain the government’s additional spending during the last financial year.
Loved ones remembered
Wednesday 4 November 2015 | Published in Local
Hundreds of people from all over the country, family, friends and visitors came together on Sunday to celebrate what the world recognises as “All Saints and All Souls Day,” but which Cook Islanders call “Turama”.
Computer hack claim dismissed
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Published in Crime
Speculation surrounds how the Cook Islands Herald obtained a leaked legal opinion which led to a court injunction being issued against the weekly newspaper.
Pitt refuses to be arrested
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Published in Crime
The government is taking steps to stop a legal opinion about its financial processes being made public, with police trying to arrest Cook Islands Herald publisher George Pitt yesterday.
Neves eats humble…cake
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Published in Local
Financial Secretary Richard Neves has been humble in defeat. After the Wallabies were defeated by the New Zealand All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday morning (CI time), the proud Australian showed he was was a good sport by wearing an All Blacks jersey and eating a victory All Blacks cake at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management yesterday.
Local fisherman found dead
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Published in Local
An eight-hour search of the lagoon in the early hours of yesterday morning has led to the tragic discovery of the body of a local fisherman.
Special night for a special Dame
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Published in Local
A very special guest attended a glitzy fundraiser for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation on Saturday Night.
Tourism welcomes new blood
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Published in Economy
A new group of passionate individuals have been charged with the task of leading tourism in the Cook Islands towards a brighter future.
Alcohol factor in three accidents
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Published in Crime
Police warnings are beginning to sound like a broken record as they again ask the public to stop drinking and driving on Rarotonga’s roads.
Creative Centre to join film festival
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Published in Local
The Creative Centre will begin filming a documentary on Monday for submission in the United Nations Enable Film Festival in New York.
App to help keep languages alive
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Published in Education
Learning the basics of the Cook Islands languages has become easier with the development of the Cook Islands Dictionary app for smartphones and tablets.
Pearl Authority enters fashion field
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Pearl Authority (CIPA) is collaborating with Style Pasifika to launch a luxury fashion line known as the Kalia By Style Pasifika Collection.
Samoan PM opens new insurance firm
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Published in Economy
Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi officially opened the FPI office in the Cook Islands in Rarotonga on Wednesday last week.
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