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Marjorie Crocombe, Tavake of Enuamanu

Community spirit and literary enthusiasm filled the USP lecture room as a crowd gathered yesterday to celebrate the launch of a new book, Marjorie Crocombe – e va’ine toa, e rangatira, which honours the extraordinary life and contributions of Marjorie Tua’inekore Tere Crocombe (nee Hosking).

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Vietnam war gun finds home at Cook Islands Returned Services Association

In recognition of the men and women from the Cook Islands who have served in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), the Cook Islands Returned Services Association (RSA) have taken possession of the L5 Howitzer Light Gun now sitting at its entrance.

Mitiaro celebrates 200 years of Christianity with week of festivities

Celebrations on Mitiaro continue following the 200-year commemoration of the Gospel on Saturday.

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Dinning guide: Sizzling Sunday Grill is back!

Indulge, sit back and unwind for a delightful dining experience, inside, beachside or poolside, at the Muri Beach Club Hotel’s SilverSands Restaurant.

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Raro to re-enact Gospel arrival

Rarotonga will celebrate 200 years of Christianity today starting with a re-enactment scene of the time when Reverend John Williams of the London Missionary Society (LMS) sighted Rarotonga on July 25, 1823, in his bid to bring the Gospel to the island.

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Puaikura to celebrates Bicentennial arrival of the Gospel with grand feast

Vaka Puaikura has been hard at work preparing for today’s Bicentennial “Arrival of the Gospel” celebrations in their district of Arorangi.

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Local hot sauce gets overseas rating

Paul’s Raro Hot Sauce is bringing together a love of all things chilli and a desire to put hot sauce from our little island on the overseas market.

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Nukuroa and Akatokamanava commemorate 200 years of Gospel

People from all walks of life attended the Mitiaro/Nukuroa and Mauke/Akatokamanava Bicentennial “Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – the Arrival of Christianity” celebrations over the weekend.

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‘Holistic’ approach to strengthening, improving healthcare in Cook Islands

There is a new private medical clinic on Rarotonga. Holistic Medical provides a full range of general practice, minor accident and medical services for the community.

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The ‘Ekalesia of Rarotonga’ is established

Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In this article, he talks about the major epidemics that killed thousands and the establishment of the Ekalesia of Rarotonga.

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‘Cherished memories’: NZ-born CI artist celebrates 20 years exhibiting in Rarotonga

The latest exhibition of New Zealand-born Cook Islands artist Sylvia Marsters will serve as a retrospective on the 20 years she has been visiting and exhibiting her paintings in her ‘ancestral home’.

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Rejoicing in the Gospel: Mitiaro and Mauke set to celebrate Bicentennial

Several hundred people are expected to attend the Bicentennial ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – the Arrival of Christianity’ to the respective islands of Mitiaro/Nukuroa and Mauke/Akatokamanava this weekend.

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Atiu celebrates Gospel Bicentennial

The island of Atiu this week kicked off Nga Pu Toru’s ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – Arrival of the Gospel Bicentennial’ celebrations.

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Bank continues as platinum sponsor of Te Maeva Nui

Te Maeva Nui, the biggest cultural national festival which commemorates independence and celebrates our vibrant culture, has received another major support.

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Journal featuring writings of Aitutakian Missionary donated to National Library

Authors Kevin and Mary Salisbury have had the great privilege of following in the tracks of a “wonderful” Aitutakian author Rau, one of the very first Cook Islands missionaries in Papua New Guinea who wrote in his own language about the first four years of the London Missionary Society (LMS) during his time.

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Atiu’s Gospel : Bicentennial celebrations witness harmonious blend of tradition, faith

Before the break of dawn, the island of Atiu or Enuamanu rose to the drums of the tangi kaara signalling the beginning of the official ceremonial events to commemorate the 200-year anniversary of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia, the arrival of Christianity in 1823.

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New Zealand beauty pageant winner set to visit Rarotonga

The newly crowned Miss New Zealand Georgia Waddington will be visiting Rarotonga later this month, and her host is hoping to capitalise on her wide social media following to promote the island destination.

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Atiu marks Te Arikianga o te Evangelia –200 years of Christianity

Two centuries ago on July 19, 1823, the Gospel made its way to the shores of Enuamanu/Atiu, forever changing the lives and culture of its people.

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Restaurateur says ‘save’ the cooking oil

A long serving restaurateur is suggesting there is a market for tackling waste cooking oil in the Cooks.

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Te Rito o Taku Peu Tupuna sponsor Te Maeva Nui

For the first time, CIC Ltd & Te Rito O Taku Peu Tupuna have signed up as platinum sponsors ($15k plus) for Te Maeva Nui, the biggest and best national cultural event held each year to celebrate the August 4 birthday of the Cook Islands as an independent nation.

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Vaka Paikea stops over in Suwarrow

Vaka Paikea has stopped over in Suwarrow for two nights before making its return to Rarotonga after a significant voyage from Samoa.

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Whetū Marama - Bright Star screens to mark Matariki Day

In honour of Matariki Day and the inaugural visit by the Aotearoa New Zealand Minister of Māori Development, Willie Jackson, the High Commission of New Zealand hosted a reception and screening of Whetū Marama - Bright Star, over the weekend.

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