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Nicholas enters not guilty plea in NZ

Thursday 7 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics

Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas entered a plea of “not guilty” in the Manukau District Court this week, to the charge of unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.


Rebuilding an icon

Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

A small team of hard-working volunteers are putting in a great deal of time and effort to rebuild Vaka Marumaru Atua in Auckland, New Zealand.


Composers contest being held tomorrow

Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

There have been seven registrations confirmed for the anticipated Te Mire ‘Atu composers competition to be held tomorrow at the National Auditorium.


80 kids set for tennis

Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports

The 2019 CITC Pump Junior Tennis Festival drew a significant number of 80 kids to the Nikao courts on Saturday morning.


Mitiaro school roll stable

Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

The island of Mitiaro’s Tematangarengare School roll for 2019 currently stands at 34, slightly less than last year’s count of 36 students.

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Araura and Niua back to school

Monday 4 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

The beginning of school in Aitutaki had Araura College’s total roll number sitting at 214 students last week.


MP Nicholas in NZ court

Monday 4 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics

Government MP Albert Nicholas is due to appear in a New Zealand court over the alleged taking of a rental vehicle.

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It's back to school time for pupils

Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

Rising early, rushing breakfast, getting dressed in uniforms, making lunches, hurrying to catch buses or transport, and maybe a few tears as well, would have been the norm in many households on the island this week as students started back at school on Monday,

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Maori king visits for aunt's 70th

Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

The New Zealand Maori king, Te Arikinui Kiingi Tuheitia-Tuheitia Paki attended the intimate 70th birthday celebration of Mahinarangi Dwane, (Pa Ariki’s sister) on Wednesday evening.

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School rolls rising on island

Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

More than 2500 pupils are currently enrolled in schools on Rarotonga.

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Nukutere's new prefects

Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

Nukutere College students were inducted as prefects, with badges presented by Bishop Paul Donoghue during mass at the St Joseph’s cathedral in Avarua yesterday.

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Liz is January's Woman of the Month

Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Not usually wanting to be seen in the limelight, Elizabeth Obeda (also well known as Liz), reluctantly accepted the January Woman of the Month award last week.


Parker motivates Nukutere students

Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

Champion fighter Joseph Parker was first introduced to boxing at the tender age of 3.

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UB40 ready to reggae

Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment

Rarotonga is pumped for the biggest international concert the island has seen, with the New Zealand Sound production team for 2019 UB40, setting the stage yesterday.

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First day back at school, but nowhere to go

Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

As hundreds of primary school students head back to school today, one school has already advised it will not accept any further enrolments.

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Atui'anga Ki Te Tango kids wrap up top week

Saturday 26 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

Despite the rain the week-long Atui’anga Ki Te Tango (immersing in our Maori traditions/values) children’s cultural holiday programme ended with both the Takitumu and Te Au O Tonga branches preparing their last combined meal in good spirits yesterday.

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Everlasting Ta'a Creations

Saturday 26 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

The popular Taa Pera Creations everlasting decorative hair accessories are elegant, beautiful, affordable, everlasting and easy to wear - just clip into your hair.

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Mentors ready to help businesses

Thursday 24 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy

Sooner rather than later those who are starting into business, or have established businesses and need sound impartial advice and support, are strongly advised to sign up for the upcoming mentoring programme, scheduled to begin in March.

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Te Au O Tonga kids loving their cultural experience

Thursday 24 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

Fifty kids from the Te Au O Tonga branch of the Atui’anga Ki Te Tango based at the Makea Nui grounds in Avarua experienced traditional methods of catching chickens, then cleaning and cooking them on an open fire yesterday.

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Making the most of final holiday weeks

Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

All around the country school children are making the most of the last couple of weeks of the school holidays.

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