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Articles by Jaimie Keay
Race review leads to joint win
Wednesday 9 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Paddling
Despite an original announcement stating otherwise, Tereora College and Nukutere College have now been named joint winners of the 2018 Vaka Iti paddling regatta.
Older dancers' time to shine
Wednesday 9 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Culture
Last Thursday night the Golden Oldies, Expats, Masters and Experts Dancer of the Year competition was held at the Islander Hotel and Hula Bar.
Youngsters battle for Vaka Iti title
Tuesday 8 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Paddling
After being postponed in the final week of term one due to bad weather, the 2018 Vaka Iti competition was held yesterday at Vaiana’s in Nikao.
Navy to flex muscles in Pacific
Saturday 5 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Regional
PACIFIC – American marines will soon embed on Australia’s largest warship for a tour of Pacific island nations, as concerns grow among western allies over Beijing’s rising influence in the region.
Open day a huge success
Friday 20 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Paddling
Last month the National Canoe and Kayak Programme held an open day, hoping to recruit under-13s as a feeder programme to the national programme already in full swing.
Hunter and husband head to Hawaii
Wednesday 18 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Paddling
Legendary paddler Serena Hunter and her husband Conrad departed Rarotonga yesterday for Hawaii, as they prepare to compete in the famous PAA Kaiwi Channel Relay event this Saturday.
Healthy living focus of pupil's speeches
Monday 16 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Titikaveka College students took part in a Maori speech contest recently.
Huge support for college cultural show
Monday 16 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Culture
An energetic display of Cook Islands culture was presented last night at the National Auditorium as Tereora College held their annual anau cultural concert.
Keeping it green at night
Friday 13 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Tonight the first ‘Keeping It Green Night Market’ will be held at Punanga Nui.
Opposition slams snap election
Friday 13 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Politics
General election now two months away – date set for June 14 The leaders of the Opposition have slammed prime minister Henry Puna for calling an early election date late Wednesday evening, calling it “a disrespectful act” and “neglectful of duty and responsibility”.
Chinese base in Vanuatu 'ridiculous'
Friday 13 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Regional
VANUATU – A Chinese embassy spokesman has said the idea that China is planning to establish a military base in Vanuatu is “ridiculous”.
Body of missing man found
Friday 13 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Regional
FIJI – The body of a man missing in Fiji’s recent flooding since last weekend has been found.
Call to push back on island crime
Thursday 12 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Crime
The increase in the amount of crime being reported around Rarotonga has prompted renewed calls for a neighbourhood watch organisation to be created.
New office building officially open
Thursday 12 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Federal Pacific Insurance, Jetsave Travel and Western Union held a special event marking the opening of their new office premises in central Avarua on Tuesday evening.
Students put big effort into annual concert
Thursday 12 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
There were plenty of colourful sights at Nukutere College on Tuesday night when the school held their annual special character concert.
Bowlers win against PNG
Saturday 7 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Other Sports
After a jittery start on day two of the Commonwealth Games 2018, the lawn bowls pair’s team defeated Papua New Guinea to record their third win on Thursday (CI time).
First birthday something to celebrate
Saturday 7 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Hot on the Rock
The busy Kavera Central store is set to notch up its first birthday on Wednesday next week.
Maori speeches focus on healthy living
Saturday 7 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Titikaveka College held their Maori speech competition in the school hall on Thursday last week.
'Solar Mamas' now qualified engineers
Saturday 7 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Technology
Three Cook Islands women can now proudly describe themselves as qualified solar engineers.
Schools focus on autism awareness
Saturday 7 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Apii Nikao, Tereora College and Aitutaki’s Apii Vaitau showed their support for Cook Islands Autism Awareness Day with a mufti day yesterday.
