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French celebration

Monday 13 July 2015 | Published in Local

Le Bon Vivant’s annual Bastille Day celebrations in Muri are always a hit, and tomorrow’s event will be no exception.


Polynesian leaders meeting calls Puna

Monday 13 July 2015 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna is off the rock again this week, attending a meeting of Polynesian leaders in Tahiti.


Fancied nines failed to fire

Monday 13 July 2015 | Published in League

“We wasted too many opportunities” – that’s the honest appraisal of Cook Islands league nines captain Teina Savage.

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Eco retreat true labour of love

Saturday 11 July 2015 | Published in Environment

Not many couples are brave enough to build a business in their first year of marriage.

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Over-reef pipeline plans still uncertain

Saturday 11 July 2015 | Published in Environment

While no final decision has been made, it appears the Rarotonga Environment Authority may be leaning towards giving the green light for controversial plans to build an over-the-reef pipeline on Rarotonga.


Bank happy to sponsor landmark event

Saturday 11 July 2015 | Published in Local

The Bank of the Cook Islands appreciates the opportunity to be a platinum sponsor for this year’s Te Maeva Nui, especially in a year when Cook Islanders are celebrating the country’s 50th anniversary of self-government, says the bank’s manager of customer service and marketing, Rod Fox.


It's 'oui oui' to Bastille Day at Muri

Saturday 11 July 2015 | Published in Local

The French Revolution will be celebrated in style tomorrow with Le Bon Vivant’s annual Bastille Day celebrations.


Hedge chopped in name of safety

Saturday 11 July 2015 | Published in Local

Pruning of a hedge at Rarotonga International Airport has sparked complaints from locals, but authorities say safety was the driving force behind the cutback.

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Rare fog surprises island's early birds

Saturday 11 July 2015 | Published in Local

People who went to work early yesterday were caught by surprise by the thick layer of fog hovering over Rarotonga.

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Meitaki korereka, Manihiki

Saturday 11 July 2015 | Published in Features

Last week, the Cyclone Martin Charitable Trust and Cook Islands News released Matini.: The story of Cyclone Martin, a book they commissioned journalist Rachel Reeves to write.

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Art and education combine in exciting sea turtle project

Saturday 11 July 2015 | Published in Features

Creating an artwork that celebrates 50 years of self government and the plight of the green turtle has brought together a small group of scientists and artists who plan to carve a monument to the green turtle.

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Triple treat for touch crew

Saturday 11 July 2015 | Published in Touch Rugby

It was a case of third times a charm for the national touch rugby squad at the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea who have won their third bronze medal of the games.


Arorangi social night rings in the changes

Saturday 11 July 2015 | Published in Rugby Union

After kicking off the 2015 union season with no funds and a new executive committee, the Arorangi rugby union club will be making some changes.


Communication blamed for Parliament 'incident'

Friday 10 July 2015 | Published in Politics

An incident which led House of Ariki members to claim they had been barred from parliament chambers on Monday morning was due to a ‘miscommunication’, says acting Clerk of Parliament, Helen Maunga.

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UN foray smells of immaturity

Friday 10 July 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Henry Puna’s citizenship-threatening foray into the high stakes game of cat-and-mouse diplomacy, whereby New Zealand’s whistle-clean credibility, image and reputation could possibly come in for some serious flak from certain quarters within the United Nations, is totally unwarranted and uncalled for.


Sky frustrates All Black fans

Friday 10 July 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Like many others, I was extremely disappointed that Sky Pacific did not show the Manu Samoa versus All Blacks game on Tuesday.


Tributes flow for 'Aunty Paddy'

Friday 10 July 2015 | Published in Local

Tributes are flowing for a Pacific woman described “a wayfarer and navigator in the field of transformative education” who touched the hearts of many Cook Islanders.

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Hopes rise for whale season

Friday 10 July 2015 | Published in Environment

More people have reported sightings of humpback whales off Rarotonga in recent weeks, sparking hopes that whale season will be in full swing just in time for the peak tourist season.

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Wounded Panthers to test mighty Bulls

Friday 10 July 2015 | Published in Rugby Union

TUPAPA Panthers are raring to take table-toppers the Titikaveka Bulls’ under-19 side by the horns in the round four Toa Gas U19 grade feature match today at Titikaveka Field.


Fruit and veges in short supply for celebrations

Friday 10 July 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Earlier in the year the Ministry of Agriculture harped on about working closely with the growers of this country to ensure that adequate varieties and quantities of fruits and vegetables would be available for the expected thousands of participants and visitors flocking here to celebrate the country’s 50th constitution celebrations.

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