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Singapore wins final netball test match

Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in Netball

After two losses, the Singapore netball team ended their three-match test series against the Cook Islands on a high with a 43-41 victory on Wednesday night. Ruth Aitken’s team’s hard fought win dashed the Cooks hopes of clean sweeping the series after their first up 58-50 win followed up a stronger and more commanding 58-38 […]

Clayton's back for more!

Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National

Lots of familiar faces will be emerging today for day one of the 10th Vaka Eiva Festival including Kiwi paddler and honorary local Clayton Wikaira, pictured here with junior race co-ordinator Teina Taulu.

Construction nears end for Pukapuka

Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National

The new Pukapuka accommodation unit is likely to be finished ahead of time.

Health officers learn about water tank risks

Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National

People who own water tanks need to be vigilant in making sure bird droppings, dust and mice do not contaminate their drinking water, says an environmental health expert.

Pakau Mataiapo now Tinomana Ariki

Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National

Au Maru Palace in Puaikura was the scene of tension, protest and, finally, celebration as 76-year-old Tokerau Munro was invested with the Puaikura paramount chief title Tinomana Ariki.

Bakery intends to take BTIB loan offer

Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National

Turoa bakery – one of the oldest in the country – will be taking up the offer for a concessional loan from a government agency to restart operations.

Atiu people in the dark on tax review – mayor

Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National

Atiu residents are still confused about the government’s proposed tax review and believe they should have been more involved in developing it, says the island’s mayor.

Aitutaki fishermen haul in huge tuna

Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Environment

A pair of fishermen from Aitutaki recently landed a massive yellowfin tuna, keeping up a streak of impressive catches reported recently. Aitutaki fishermen Mii Raera and Brothers Ua, fishing on Maiata – their seven-metre fishing boat – hooked onto an 85kg yellowfin tuna during what was supposed to be an hour-long fishing trip. One hour […]

Christmas spirit!

Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Local

Westpac customer service team leader Tokoa Harmon (left) and customer processing team leader Ngere Tararo stand beside the ‘giving tree’ that is set to help collect Christmas goodies for disadvantaged youth. Over 193 tags representing the gender and age of a disadvantaged child are hung on the ‘giving tree’ that is up and running again […]

Govt to consult northern group on tax review

Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Local

People living in the northern group will get their chance to hear about and give feedback on the government’s proposed tax review next week. A team from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) will be visiting the northern group of the Pa Enua to hold discussions about the review, which includes plans to […]

Explore, experience a 'world of trylapid'

Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Features

Eight new pieces make up the intriguing and thought provoking new exhibition ‘my world of trylapid’ by New Zealand born Samoan artist Andy Leleisi’uao opening this evening at the BCA Gallery in Taputapuatea. While his new works have been described as paintings that explode within a new omniverse of colour, form and structure – Leleisi’uao […]

Bishop Pere 'old school, faithful servant'

Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

A smoke signaller writes on the controversy surrounding the recent public celebration in Rarotonga of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which started with a letter to the editor from Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church: “Bishop Pere may be old school but he does have the courage of his convictions and has shown […]

Breaking the silence

Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Because we can’t stand the silence that comes after the issue of sexual abuse was raised, we had to write this short note to thank Thomas Wynne for raising this issue in one of the most meaningful letters we have read to the editor in the 13 years we have lived here. We […]

Air NZ flight deal questioned

Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Being just a visitor to your fantastically delightful island would normally make me extremely reluctant in making any public comment about Cook Islands matters. The realisation that Cook Islanders have a certain aversion to non-Cook islanders giving suggestions, advice and criticism is fully understood. However, on the subject of Air New Zealand receiving […]

Kata - November 21, 2013

Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Kata

First game jitters in masters rugby league

Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in League

The masters of rugby league had their first hit-out for the season at the Tupapa field last Friday. The Panthers team, led by leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen, was there in numbers waiting for the stragglers from the Happy Valley. When the match finally kicked off, the much anticipated clash of the town neighbours […]

Top play at test series a win for netball

Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Netball

The Cook Islands national netball team set their sights on clean-sweeping this week’s test series against visiting Singapore after a commanding 58-38 win in the second test series match on Tuesday night. Netball enthusiasts enjoyed another thrilling encounter between the two teams in what was an intense and physical game. The final 51-38 score in […]

Innovation at water conference

Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in National

Ingenuity was on full display at last week’s 6th Pacific Water Conference and Expo in Rarotonga.

Rainwater free and clean, says expert

Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in National

A New Zealand water safety expert has highlighted the benefits of collecting rainwater – it’s free, clean, can be stored for long periods of time and has little impact on the environment.

Donations keep coming for schools destroyed by arson

Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in National

Being part of the community is what encouraged a Chinese project manager to donate $1000 each to Nukutere College and Avatea School.