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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.
Girls Brigade members share Cooks culture in South Africa
Three Cook Islands Girls Brigade members from the Avarua company are sharing the Cook Islands culture at a gathering in South Africa. Girls Brigade officer Teamita Akama, young leader Naomi Manavaikai and pioneer Lucianne Vainerere are taking part in the global week-long Girls Brigade Gathering from December 7 to 14. The gathering, also known as […]
Passing on the light at St Joseph's Primary School
Much loved ‘honorary local’ Sister Celine is saying ka kite after 11 years at St Joseph School. Principal for eight years and a teacher for three, Sister Celine is content with the changes and improvements that have taken place at the primary school throughout the years. The humble principal credits the students, parents, Bishop Paul […]
Junior students celebrate at Tereora
Junior students at Tereora College took their turn in the limelight this week, when the school held its junior prizegiving. The school and local community gathered to celebrate alongside the junior students with Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters, New Zealand High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers and Ministry of Education finance director Anthony Turua present to give their […]
Atiu water relief efforts discussed in parliament
Efforts to alleviate the water shortage in Atiu were discussed in parliament yesterday. The issue was raised by opposition and Titikaveka Member of Parliament Sel Napa, who asked for details on government’s efforts to assist some of the southern group islands which are experiencing drought-like effects due to poor rainfall. Responding for the government, Atiu […]
Broken pump leaves Oasis out of petrol
A broken-down pump at Oasis Energy Centre has left the Nikao business unable to sell petrol to its customers for more than two days. Manager Louisa Poila said the underground fuel pump, which drives petrol to each pump on the forecourt, stopped working on Tuesday at about 7pm. The pump had still not been fixed […]
Fuel prices drop
Drivers will be pleased to hear the prices of petrol and diesel have come down at retailers supplied by Triad Petroleum. A new price order for fuel imported by Triad means its retailers had to cut their prices at the pump from Wednesday. Across the Cook Islands – but excluding Aitutaki – the cost of […]
Tweet brings Australian vet to the Cooks
An Australian vet has been busy blogging about the Cooks after a recent visit to Rarotonga. Dr Anne Fawcett, 35, who is also a journalist and veterinary science lecturer at the University of Sydney, booked a flight to the Cook Islands after receiving a tweet from the Esther Honey Foundation Clinic, which suggested she write […]
Locals snap up Christmas prizes
The CITC and Fonterra Christmas promotion is spreading the joy of the festive season, with $20,000 worth of Samsung prizes up for grabs. Mama Poko Vaineritua and Bill Rennie were all smiles as they arrived at CITC Supermarket to collect their new Samsung gadgets. Vaineritua says her granddaughter wanted to swap phones when she found […]
Spreading the cheer, one patient at a time
Carollers raised the roof and the spirits of patients at Tuesday’s Carols by Candlelight evening at the Rarotonga Hospital. Organised by the lovely ladies from the Rarotonga Hospital Comforts Committee, the night was full of Christmas songs and delicious treats with new faces among the regular carol goers. Led by the jolly man in red, […]
All in a year's work
It was a bittersweet day for St Joseph senior students as they were farewelled by teachers and their efforts throughout the year were celebrated at the school’s prize giving ceremony on Friday last week. Mass set the tone for the day’s events with the church alive with song and the smell of beautiful ei’s lingering […]
Air Raro considers an aircraft upgrade
Air Rarotonga is thinking of upgrading its 34-seater Saab aircraft – but only if more people start travelling to Aitutaki. Managing director Ewan Smith said Air Rarotonga is currently carrying out a five-to-ten-year strategic plan and part of that involves reviewing its aircraft. The airline’s only Saab 340A provides the backbone of services between Rarotonga […]
New resort launches hiring drive
A major recruitment drive is underway to fill dozens of job vacancies at a new luxury resort opening in Muri next year. The Nautilus Resort is still months from being fully completed but its beachfront restaurant and bar is on track to open at the end of January. General manager Erika Bult said she is […]
PM assaulted?
In parliament yesterday, Atiu Member of Parliament Norman George said he had reason to believe that Prime Minister Henry Puna may have recently been the victim of an assault. The MP from Teenui-Mapumai said the alleged incident may have taken place last month and involved an unidentified man. George, who had levelled his question under […]
Government introduces tax bill
The government introduced a bill yesterday that begins a series of changes that aim to drastically alter the way tax revenue is collected in the Cook Islands. Titled the Income Tax Amendment Bill, the prospective legislation is the first of two bills that introduce the changes, with the second bill expected in a proposed February […]
Prized dishes ripe for the tasting
Diners were treated to award-winning food featuring local ingredients during a series of dinners this week. After bringing home two silver medals from the Pacific Culinary Challenge held in Guam in September, president of the Cook Islands Chefs Association Sam Timoko and Little Polynesian chef Teraitua Cuthers-Boxhoorn hosted an eight-course degustation menu for the public, […]
'Go Blue' with ANZ for Christmas!
The Tropical Christmas in Rarotonga movement is amplifying the Christmas spirit around the island as local businesses and community groups show their support. Not one to miss out on spreading the joy, ANZ is getting behind the initiative and is encouraging everyone to wear blue and get into the spirit of the season. The bank […]
Tertiary scholarship applications close
A number of scholarships available to Cook Islanders undertaking tertiary study closed last week, with students racing to get their applications in. “We’ve had quite a few applications,” said Anna Roi, scholarships co-ordinator at the Ministry of Education. With the official closing date of Thursday 5 December at 12pm, Roi said that they had received […]
Pukapuka embraces tertiary education
Pukapuka and other Pa Enua have been running community education and youth-based programmes for the tertiary sector under the Ministry of Education, as part of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI). As part of a fundraising effort to construct a school building, the tertiary programme in Pukapuka is selling “University of Pukapuka” T-shirts at […]
Pukapuka hostel welcomes first guests
Around 70 New Zealand residents with Pukapuka roots were the first guests in a new Pukapuka hostel on Rarotonga recently. The guests are members of Te Ulu O Te Watu – an incorporated society in New Zealand for people of Pukapukan decent. The group has been involved in the hostel project from the start, including […]
'Storytellers' to share profits with community
‘Storytellers’ will be giving guided tours on mountain bikes around Raro, focusing on the cultural and environmental insights of the Cook Islands. A year in the making, Storytellers managing director David Furnell says the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is excited about this new attraction and that the operation has the full support of the Business […]
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