Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Rarotonga International Airport departure terminal was back in full swing on Monday including the re-opening of the duty-free shops, since the roof fire which broke out on Wednesday last week.
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Phylesha Brown-Acton MNZM, the executive director of F’INE Pasifika Aotearoa Trust, arrived in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon for the first time.
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Mata Eli (left), Mata Manuela and Ngapoko Strickland will again be selling their fresh farm produce on the road side opposite the CITC Supermarket this Friday.
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Fabulous presentations from the 26 Te Mire Ura dancers at Rehab Nightclub on Friday night drew thunderous applause from the audience who enjoyed an evening of dazzling performances from local and expatriate dancers.
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Kathleen Bond was “shocked and ecstatic” to win the 2023 Te Mire Ura Experts female title at Rehab Nightclub on Friday night. She was still reeling from the win yesterday afternoon.
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Two hundred and forty-four guests attended the extravagant Cook Islands Red Cross Society Crowning Ball fundraising event last Saturday which raised a whopping $30,000.
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
The cause of a sudden fire that broke at Rarotonga International Airport terminal on Wednesday is still unknown as authorities yesterday removed the solar panels from its roof for ‘safety reasons’.
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The 113 nurses in the Cook Islands will be celebrating International Nurses Day with special birthday cakes today and a church service at the LDS church in Avarua on Sunday.
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local
Supermom Lotiola Mateariki is the driving force behind the success of her children’s Te Mire Ura achievements with five of her children getting crowned the Cook Islands cultural dancing champions.
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Ministry of Culture’s most entertaining annual dance competition will be held tomorrow night featuring 26 dancers on stage at Rehab Rarotonga Nightclub.
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
A fire broke out at Rarotonga’s International Airport terminal midday yesterday which was swiftly contained by the Airport Authority Crash Fire stationed next door.
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Entertainment, Features, National
Apii Nikao has received four smart mobile television systems which will allow their students to engage in learning in the different spaces throughout the school.
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
Women from Hapū Wānanga, Waikato New Zealand are visiting Rarotonga to assist with the new Pregnancy Care Centre ‘Nui Rarotonga’ - a free community based course focused on empowering women with knowledge and support about pregnancy, birth and baby arrival.
Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Local, National
The search for a popular local identity in the Torres Strait, Denne Bourke, who is a former resident of the Cook Islands, has been scaled down.
Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Wear “red” on Wednesday and visit the Cook Islands Red Cross Society in Tupapa to mark the organisation’s 21st birthday.
Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Cook Islander Sergeant Daniel Turua would like to encourage young people on the island to join the Defence Force of Aotearoa New Zealand. Turua and his family visited Rarotonga earlier this month with the New Zealand Army current and ex-servicemen for the Ngāti Tūmatauenga (The Tribe of the God of War) Reunion held on the ANZAC Day.
Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Catholics in the Pacific region will be hosting their own World Youth Day with each respective diocese leading their own programme from August 2.
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Stunning performances from the 11 senior Te Mire Ura dancers battling on stage for the coveted title of champion dancer of the year, wowed the large crowd on Thursday night at the National Auditorium.
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The new ceiling of the Titikaveka CICC church has been completed which will provide more comfort to its parishioners when its $250,000 renovation project is completed.
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The four tapere (sub-district) of Titikaveka – Tikioki, Akapuao, Turoa and Vaimaanga – have received roasters which will help lighten their cooking duties in upcoming community events.