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Four students head to Japan for cultural exchange
Four Cook Islands students are heading to Japan for a cultural exchange programme, where they will immerse themselves in Japanese culture while sharing their knowledge of Cook Islands culture.
Vaka Paikea crew joins Hōkūleʻa’s 50th anniversary celebration
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation crew joined thousands of people over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary celebration of Hōkūleʻa’s voyaging history at Kualoa Regional Park, Oahu, in Hawaiʻi, where the double-hulled canoe was first launched.
Court briefs July 29
Court briefs from July 29 session.
Trade Day provides platform for new businesses
The annual BCI Trade Days got off to a perfect start on Tuesday and will continue today, giving stallholders, market vendors, and entrepreneurs a platform to sell their products and grow their names.
Spirit of unity and pride
Te Maeva Nui meaning ‘The Great Celebration’ is the pinnacle of Cook Islands culture that shows the true spirit of unity and pride. This was attested by the performances on the opening night on Monday.
New $3 note is ‘cleaner, greener and more durable’
People wanting to get hold of the new Cook Islands $3 note could exchange money for it at the BTIB Trade Days.
Government spends $12.9m on debt repayment holiday
The interest repayment holiday cost the country $12.9 million, over $1 million less than the initial $14.2 million estimated cost of the initiative under Government’s Economic Response Package.
A tribute to the people
Cook Islands proudly celebrated the Constitution Day yesterday, marking the country’s 56 years of self-governance in true island style with drums, songs and dance.
Culture winner at Te Maeva Nui
The 2021 Te Maeva Nui cultural awards were presented to deserving winners during the Constitution Day celebrations at the National Auditorium yesterday.
Ngatangiia benefit from Japan grant
The Government of Japan officially handed over the Ngatangiia-Matavera Health Centre and the associated upgrades to toilet and netball court facilities to the executives of Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau and Ngatangiia-Matavera Sports Association.
Young and old rejoice in gospel songs
Each of the participating Te Maeva Nui teams performed lively Tu’Anga Evangelia gospel songs on Sunday night, with some of the teams leading the way with female conductors.
Cook Islands reefs used in global study
Data collected from coral reefs in the Cook Islands have been used in a new model to help save reef ecosystems around the planet.
Jetstar delays Rarotonga service to March 2022
Budget airline Jetstar has cancelled Rarotonga flights through to the end of March, 2022, but has provided customers a range of options including a credit voucher or a full refund.
Nosey, the seal, extends his ‘holiday’
The visiting seal has been on holiday in Rarotonga for officially three weeks now after swimming all the way from New Zealand to suntan and wave to locals and tourists at the Avarua harbour.
Pavilion named after former Cook Islands leader
The pavilion built at the Constitution Park has been named in honour of the country’s first leader, Albert Henry.
Marumaru Atua returns from 48-day Taua e Moana voyage
Sailing through good wind, rain and rough seas, Vaka Marumaru Atua returned safely to Rarotonga early yesterday morning, having successfully completed a 48-day Taua e Moana voyage to the Northern group islands.
Pille heading back to NZ
Acting Infrastructure Cook Islands secretary Willem Pille has ruled himself out of contention for the top job after announcing his intention to return to New Zealand.
Rarotonga drenched with half the average August rainfall
A number of local events including the opening of the BCI Trade Days yesterday was postponed due to continuous rain on Rarotonga.
International night shows unity in diversity
Cultural diversity enhanced by vibrant colours, unusual costumes, dances and heartfelt performances, splashed across the National Auditorium stage on Saturday night.
Japan assists Takitumu School
The government of Japan handed over the ownership of three septic tanks and eight water fountains to Takitumu School at a handover ceremony held on July 23 in Rarotonga.
NZ’s Ngā Tūmanako Kapa Haka wows local crowd
The visiting New Zealand Maori Ngā Tūmanako Kapa Haka group lived up to expectations, wowing the audience during Te Maeva Nui International Night at the National Auditorium on Saturday.
Health ministry is considering vaccinating children aged 12 to 15 with Pfizer
After vaccinating more than 90 per cent of Cook Islands’ eligible population, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is exploring ways to get approval for the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to be given to 12 to 15-year-olds.
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