Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Thursday morning was an important day for those vulnerable in the community, as the government officially signed over nearly $700,000 for the Social Impact Fund (SIF).
Monday 17 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
It’s not every day you see a house being moved on the main road through Kavera, but according to Paul Mangakahia of Multi-Contractors, it’s the 180th house move the company has handled on Rarotonga.
Thursday 13 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is now the largest multi-use marine park in the world.
Wednesday 12 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Could a chiropractor really fix my crook neck? That was the question lingering in my mind as I wandered down to the free spinal checks at Te Atukura Grounds last week.
Wednesday 12 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
No suspicious findings were confirmed in the recent devastating fire that completely destroyed a family home in Atupa on the evening of Saturday, July 1.
Wednesday 12 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
As the morning sun casts a shadow over the ruins of the graffiti-daubed Sheraton hotel site in the south of Rarotonga, silhouetted figures can be seen moving in and around a downstairs room.
Tuesday 11 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The “Peoples’ Budget”, with its social focus on families with children and people on lower levels of income, has been passed into law.
Monday 10 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Crime
A dream holiday to Rarotonga turned sour last week for one unlucky visitor following a petty theft just south of Fruits of Rarotonga while he was snorkelling.
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Kua tuke te akararangianga i te Ra o te Ui Ariki i teia mataiti – koia oki Varaire Ra 7 no Tiurai.
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
There is something different to this year’s Ui Ariki Day that we will celebrate tomorrow.
Wednesday 5 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Cook Islands women who are in Rarotonga from July 17 to July 28 and are more than 40 years old, have a family history of breast cancer, or anyone under the age of 40 years and experiencing breast pain - are being encouraged to take the opportunity to have breast checks while they are here.
Wednesday 5 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
People of all ages and sizes seeking optimum health were seen stretched flat out to receive spinal checks and adjustments at Te Atukura grounds of the Prime Minister’s Office over the past week.
Tuesday 4 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Friday morning was much more hot and explosive than normal for some local workshop attendees.
Friday 30 June 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Wow, did you see it? Because if you sped past the Avatiu wharf in recent days and missed it – you clearly weren’t looking seaward.
Friday 30 June 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A wandering Rarotongan dog has caused the second alarming motorcycle accident on the island within 24 hours.
Thursday 29 June 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
From a Miracle Oil business in Mauke to a social media marketing start-up on Rarotonga the Business Trade Investment Board is supporting budding businesses from the grass roots up.
Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
One of the most colourful New Zealand MPs from the latter part of the last century will be visiting Rarotonga this week and local people will get a chance to hear him speak.
Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Opposition has rejected the idea of the Budget being one “for the people” with senior MP James Beer attacking government spending, the cost of living and depopulation.