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National
Youngsters learn from the best at Junior Rugby League Clinic
More than 100 children gathered at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday to learn from the best of Cook Islands Rugby League international stars as part of the Cook Islands Athletic Development Junior Rugby League Clinic.
Tropical Cyclone Pita downgraded to a low pressure, strong winds and heavy rain continue
Cook Islands Meteorological Service has confirmed this morning that Tropical Cyclone Pita has now been downgraded to a low pressure.
Enforcement key for shark sanctuary
One year on from the creation of a shark sanctuary in the Cook Islands, questions remain as to how effective it has been in protecting the majestic predators. With much fanfare on December 12, 2012, local citizens celebrated the establishment of the 1.9 million square kilometre zone, which sees a ban on shark fishing and […]
Bank issues final call for giving tree gifts
Westpac is calling for the stocking-full of presents yet to drop into the bank as part of its ‘giving tree’ programme. The bank began the promotion on November 20 – where tags labelled with the age and gender of an underprivileged child are hung on a Christmas tree for people to pluck, and bring back […]
Steer clear of reef passages – MP
A stern warning is being issued to swimmers to stay well clear of reef passages, especially on an outgoing tide. Titikaveka Member of Parliament Selina Napa said there are clear warning signs erected near the most dangerous passages and people need to take heed of them. “Normally if you walk into the water these things […]
Sweat and grit at Tumuora crossfit challenge
First timers and experienced Crossfit athletes sweated out a storm yesterday afternoon showing true grit through two tough workouts and soaring temperatures. Members of Rarotonga’s very own crossfit club – Tumuora Fit Club Cook Islands in Arorangi – along with first timers gathered opposite the Banana Court for a show of mental and physical strength. […]
Fairytale Christmas with Rotaract
Members of the Rotaract Club of Rarotonga are calling out to everyone on the island – locals, visiting families from overseas and our tourist friends – to join them today at Punanga Nui market to celebrate Christmas Cook Islands style. Rotaract’s annual ‘Christmas in the Market’ event is scheduled to start at 4.30pm and is […]
Fuel tender announcement delayed
Companies competing for a major fuel storage contract in Rarotonga will have to wait a little longer to find out who the winning bidder is. Crown-owned power authority Te Aponga Uira (TAU) was supposed to announce the winning tender yesterday but said it needs more time. “With regards to the fuel hosting tender, the Fuel […]
Christmas lights brighten up the island
There were smiles as bright as the Christmas light displays in stores across Rarotonga when ‘Tropical Santa’ dished out prizes for the best lit up window competition. The competition initiated by the Tropical Christmas campaign saw businesses through Avarua light up their windows with colourful Christmas lights, further brightened up with Christmas decorations. The window […]
Five awarded honourary permanent residency
Five distinguished individuals were given honourary permanent residency in the Cook Islands during a special ceremony earlier this month. Held at Government House, the event saw Richard Fisher, Shaun Peter Michael Gallagher, couple David Merrilles and Amanda Dawson, and Richard Reid bestowed with the honour by Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters. Richard Fisher and Shaun Gallagher […]
Mangaia school goes high-tech for 2014
Minister of Education Teina Bishop recently accompanied ministry head Sharyn Paio to Mangaia to present certificates and awards as part of the school’s 2013 prize giving. Early childhood teachers Judy Ruatoe, Louise Tangatakino, Barbara Harry and Nanny Atetu were also honoured with their USP early childhood certificates at this event. Adding to this event, Bishop […]
Arorangi and Tupapa capped cricket champs
A comprehensive win for the Arorangi women’s team over Muri on Saturday saw them take home ‘The Edgewater Resort and Spa Champion of Champions’ title. Arorangi has had a great year, winning the Western Conference, the East versus West title and of course adding to that the most coveted title of all – the Champion […]
Wife refuses to testify against assault accused
The High Court on December 12 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements: Auemama Rakanui, 42, pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault on a female, for allegedly hitting his wife. His lawyer Norman George, saying this matter will be brief, described the assault as accidental. […]
French Ambassador in the Cooks
French Ambassador designate to the Cook Islands Laurent Contini presented his credentials to Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters yesterday during a morning event at Government House. The ambassador was accompanied by daughter Nadege Contini at the ceremony, where he spoke of the shared values between France and the Cook Islands, and co-operation in areas such as […]
Food hampers spread Xmas cheer
Five hundred Christmas hampers will help make this Christmas a happy one for families in need. The Christmas Box initiative in the Cooks, which will see the hampers delivered to the homes of people identified by Internal Affairs, was organised by the Aroa Mou Trust – a charity which aims to make life better for […]
Govt to tender for airport solar job
Local companies will soon be invited to compete for a major job installing a new solar power system at Rarotonga International Airport. As part of the Cook Islands Renewable Energy Project, an array of photo-voltaic panels will go in at the airport next year to generate electricity for the grid in Rarotonga. To find main […]
Psychiatrist makes $10,000 donation
Mental health organisation Te Kainga is planning to set up a full-time service in Aitutaki after receiving a “massive” donation from a visiting psychiatrist. Professor Parameshvara Deva was in Rarotonga recently to train locals at a mental health workshop and presented Te Kainga with a $10,000 cheque while here. The donation to Te Kainga’s Building […]
Beattie back doing what she loves
Former head of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Carmel Beattie has been picked to represent one of Australasia’s biggest travel wholesalers in the Cook Islands. Based at Rarotonga International Airport, Beattie will be fronting for AOT Group as their on-ground destination manager. “I’m very proud to be working with a company like AOT because of […]
College ends with junior prize giving
Tereora College ended its school year in celebration, holding their junior prizegiving on Thursday morning. There were smiles all round as year 9 and 10 students enjoyed the rewards of their hard work over the year, supported by their families and the school community. Year nine and ten students took to the stage in their […]
Creativity, ingenuity light Christmas trees
Rarotonga was lit up bright on Thursday evening for the community Tropical Christmas ‘light up your tree’ competition. Village and community groups got right into the Christmas spirit and decorated their trees with tinsel and colourful lights that showed their creativity and support for the cheer-inducing Christmas campaign. Organisers of the community initiative were impressed […]
From Maine Kuki Airani to Miss South Pacific
Maine Kuki Airani Teuira Napa is taking a well-deserved rest after the young Cook Islands woman was crowned Miss South Pacific in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Making 10 new friends for the rest of her life was one of the top highlights at the pageant for Napa who described being crowned as overwhelming. She also told […]
Parliament concludes final sitting of 2013
Parliament concluded a busy two week sitting on Friday with the passing of a sweeping income tax amendment bill. The changes are described as “…the most significant series of changes to the Cook Islands taxation system since 1997” and include decreases in income tax rates and the elimination of import levies on certain consumer goods. […]
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