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Performers from Titikaveka put on a show of joy and happiness during their time in the spotlight at the Ngatangiia CICC Mission Ground yesterday. A large crowd of onlookers also braved inclement weather to mark the 197th year since Christianity arrived on Rarotonga. Six group performances – from Ngatangiia, Matavera, Avarua, Nikao, Arorangi and Titikaveka – thrilled the audience with their choice of action song, drum dance, chants, ute or imene tuki. Joy and celebration on Gospel Day

Celebrating the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands

Monday October 29, 2018

Braving inclement weather, a large and enthusiastic crowd gathered at the Ngatangiia CICC Mission Ground on Friday to mark Gospel Day.

Miss Grand Cook Islands 2018 Teau Moana McKenzie during the Swimsuit Competition last week. Picture: Miss Grand International. 18102212

Votes needed to boost our girl

Tuesday October 23, 2018

Miss Grand Cook Islands 2018 Teau Moana McKenzie is among the top 10 contestants in the Miss Popular Vote contest at the Miss Grand International 2018 in Myanmar.

Group advocates for war graves

Monday October 22, 2018

The Cook Islands may get its first Commonwealth war grave, or graves, according to Australian businesswoman Cate Walker.

Acting prime minister Mark Brown welcomes Australia’s High Commissioner to New Zealand Ewen McDonald and Australia’s First Secretary for New Zealand, Kirsty Michel. With the Australian diplomats is New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Peter Marshall. 18101804

Gathering honours Aussie connection

Friday October 19, 2018

A large gathering of guests got to meet and talk with Australia’s High Commissioner to New Zealand on Wednesday night at the Beachcomber in Avarua.

A happy customer enjoys one of Leanne’s bags. 18101821

Punanga Nui offers Christmas gift ideas

Friday October 19, 2018

Last Saturday morning I made my weekly visit to Punanga Nui market in downtown Avarua.

Performances by youth groups were among the highlights of last year’s thanksgiving service at the auditorium. 18101835

Thanksgiving service set for end of month

Friday October 19, 2018

The combined prayer service held annually before the start of the cyclone season in the Cook Islands will take place at the National Auditorium on October 28.

Cook Islands women gathered to celebrate October 14, 1893, when CI’s women first voted. 18101501

Suffrage celebrated with two ‘Madam Speakers’

Wednesday October 17, 2018

Being in the presence of not one but two Cook Islands women carrying the title of “Madam Speaker’’ surprised women who attended a luncheon on Sunday celebrating Suffrage in the Cook Islands.

Big sale day at the RSA

Wednesday October 17, 2018

The Returned and Services Association is hosting a garage sale/car boot sale this Saturday (October 20) from 10am to 1pm at the RSA premises in Panama opposite the airport.

BSPs Tutu Inamata and Sharon Williams winner of the iPhone 8 plus. 18101616

Feedback earns new iPhone 8+

Wednesday October 17, 2018

The Bank of the South Pacific customer service survey winner is Sharon William from Tupapa.

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