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When will we ever learn?
Tuesday 25 August 2015 | Published in Local
‘When will we learn?’ That’s the question being asked by Rarotonga resident Luciana Matenga who witnessed the aftermath of a truck crash in Titikaveka on Sunday afternoon.
Design weaves safety message
Tuesday 25 August 2015 | Published in Local
The winner of the Road Safety Council Logo Competition, Graphic designer Sam Ataera, (left), holds up his design with the president of the Road Safety Council, Brent Fisher.
Cook Islands could gain from Indian forum
Tuesday 25 August 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands and other Pacific Island countries are set to gain from promises made by India during the second summit of Forum for India Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC) over the weekend.
PM visits homecare centre
Tuesday 25 August 2015 | Published in Politics
As part of his visit to New Zealand for the 50th anniversary, the Prime Minister visited Pacific Homecare in Auckland last week.
Fond farewells as ferry sets sail
Monday 24 August 2015 | Published in Local
Avatiu wharf was the scene of some emotional farewells on Saturday morning, as members of Te Maeva Nui tere parties from Penrhyn, Rakahanga and Manihiki boarded the Lady Naomi to sail back to their home islands.
Cook Islands children meet PM
Monday 24 August 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna in his current visit to New Zealand met and engaged with more than one hundred Punanga Reo children last week in Auckland.
Warmer weather ahead forecast
Monday 24 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service is predicting temperatures to rise gradually over coming weeks as Rarotonga continues to experience warm days and cold nights.
Eco retreat celebrates opening
Monday 24 August 2015 | Published in Environment
A casual celebration marked the opening of the innovative Ikurangi Eco Retreat in Matavera last Friday afternoon.
Muri gets funding to fix road
Monday 24 August 2015 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands has disclosed funding has been allocated to improve Muri road, the busiest and narrowest stretch of road on Rarotonga.
Sanitation upgrades resume after delays
Monday 24 August 2015 | Published in Health
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) have started work to make up for delays in the Sanitation Upgrade Programme (SUP) which have forced the European Union (EU) to review its financial support.
Cook Islands at police meeting
Monday 24 August 2015 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Commissioner Maara Tetava joined other Pacific Island chiefs of pPolice in Niue last week for their 44th annual conference.
Chamber steers clear of shipping debate
Friday 21 August 2015 | Published in Local
The Chamber of Commerce won’t get involved by commenting on the widely criticised contract between Pacific Schooners Ltd and the government until the executive meets next Tuesday.
Whiteware waste wanted
Friday 21 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Recycling Cook Islands is asking Rarotonga residents to take advantage of a programme to dispose of disused whiteware by bringing their used appliances to their head office in Tutakimoa.
Rotaract celebrates years of selfless service
Friday 21 August 2015 | Published in Local
Rotaract Rarotonga is inviting former, new and prospective Rotaract members to an evening celebrating 50 years of service to the community.
PM has maths problem, says Beer
Friday 21 August 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands has a prime minister with an arithmetic problem, says Opposition Democrat spokesman James Beer.
PM denies depopulation
Friday 21 August 2015 | Published in Politics
Although thousands of Cook Islanders have left to live overseas over recent years, the country doesn’t have a serious depopulation problem according to Prime Minister Henry Puna.
Assault, fighting-accused in court
Friday 21 August 2015 | Published in Crime
Twenty-five people appeared in the High Court before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams on Thursday August 13.
Atiu hosts cultural fundraiser
Friday 21 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
The Atiu community in Rarotonga is holding another fundraiser tonight to collect funds to help with the completion of their hostel on the island.
Bluesky hits cloudy weather
Friday 21 August 2015 | Published in Local
The heat is going on Bluesky as it comes under fire for what internet users describe as the ‘unexplained’ disappearance of large chunks of their monthly broadband allowance.
Mitiaro youngsters study disaster risk
Friday 21 August 2015 | Published in Environment
Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI), Red Cross and Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) along with Mitiaro Administration office and Mitiaro College students embarked on a the survey exercise on Mitiaro in early June.
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