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Mother's focus turns to te reo
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Local
Grace Drollèt has a renewed focused on learning her mother tongue.
Traditional and contemporary well received
Thursday 3 August 2017 | Published in Local
The second night of Te Maeva Nui cultural dance performances was a mix of traditional and contemporary performances that thrilled the packed National Auditorium crowd.
Cook Islands women keep traditional skills alive
Thursday 3 August 2017 | Published in Local
A number of Cook Islanders are currently living in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, learning traditional crafts to keep the skill alive.
Women launch new website
Thursday 3 August 2017 | Published in Local
The Business and Professional Women’s Association invites its members and the community to join them for the launch of their website at the Crown Beach Resort Conference Room in Arorangi on Wednesday August 9 at 6pm.
Cooks to host regional meet
Thursday 3 August 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands will host the Pacific Health Minister’s Biennial Meeting on August 28-30.
Invitation to attend China festival
Thursday 3 August 2017 | Published in Local
Representatives of the Tourism and Culture government departments have been invited to a culture festival in Zhuhai, China, by a visiting Chinese delegation.
Amnesty open all year
Thursday 3 August 2017 | Published in Local
The tax amnesty office is now open until the end of the year to assist anyone who needs help meeting their tax obligations.
Collaborative effort leads to extra help for animals
Thursday 3 August 2017 | Published in Local
Two local animal welfare organisations have joined forces in an attempt to address animal wellbeing and safety in the Cook Islands.
Final round of play in football
Wednesday 2 August 2017 | Published in Football
The 2017 Rarotonga Football pre-season will continue today with the under-8 and U11 mixed divisions, kicking off at 4.15pm.
U16 football side off to Samoa
Wednesday 2 August 2017 | Published in Football
Sixteen young women have been selected to represent the Cook Islands at the OFC Under 16 Championship which kicks off this Friday in Apia, Samoa.
Tahiti ready for the Cooks
Wednesday 2 August 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Tahiti is all set for this Friday’s battle against the Cook Islands at BCI Stadium.
Muri can afford to pay for their road
Wednesday 2 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I was reading an article the other week regarding our Takuvaine Valley road. Someone was asking why the Government was more concerned in fixing the Valley road when they should be fixing the road in Muri where there are more visitors on holiday.
Why so many empty seats?
Wednesday 2 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Ministry of Culture secretary Anthony Turua has provided a response to this letter. His comments are printed in bold italic below:
Rain couldn't dampen Te Maeva Nui spirit
Wednesday 2 August 2017 | Published in Local
Flocks of event-goers flooded the National Auditorium despite horrible weather during the opening night of Te Maeva Nui 2017 on Monday.
Water main repairs
Wednesday 2 August 2017 | Published in Local
The WATSAN Cook Islands Water Division said there were faults on the old ring main located in Matavera after Monday night’s torrential downpour.
CI language Celebrated
Wednesday 2 August 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Language week is currently being celebrated in New Zealand after a formal opening at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Alanna crowned
Tuesday 1 August 2017 | Published in Local
Alanna Matamaru Smith’s birthday week got off to the best start imaginable when she was crowned Miss Cook Islands 2017 in front of a near capacity crowd at the National Auditorium on Saturday night. Alanna is a Constitution Day baby and will turn 25 on Friday.
Show respect to PhDs
Tuesday 1 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I write in regards to a letter to the editor by the self-professed Unionist, published Monday July 31, in the hope of correcting Unionist in his/her misguided education in the correct form of addressing those with PhDs, and hopefully protect our public from misinformation by anonymous sources endorsed by the Cook Islands News through publication.
Abuzz with colour and music
Tuesday 1 August 2017 | Published in Local
The National Auditorium was buzzing with colour and music as Te Maeva Nui teams took to the stage to perform the Imene Pupu (choir) and Imene Tuki (traditional hymn) at the opening night on Sunday.
Demo leader playing his old game
Tuesday 1 August 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Good to see Smiley Heather living up to his name and his old “say nothing” game as Demo Leader. One has to ask is his silence a way of supporting his brother DPM Teariki Heather of the CIP?
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