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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.
New Kiwi!
Ariimanu Shan Sei Fan receives his certificate of New Zealand citizenship from NZ High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers yesterday. The 19 year old was born in Tahiti and moved to the Cook Islands seven years ago. He finished his schooling at Tereora College last year and is now working as an IT intern at the Ministry […]
New Kiwis urged to hold on to identities
New Zealand’s five newest citizens were told yesterday that becoming a Kiwi does not mean they have to forget about their culture or their homeland. Cook Islands’ residents Motufaga Tifare Finiasi, Viliame (Bilsy) Gukisuva, Teurihei Kainuku, Taniora Lowry and Ariimanu Jean-Marc Shan Sei Fan all took oaths and became New Zealanders yesterday. In her first […]
Teachers honoured for hard work
Students aren’t the only ones whose hard work during the year has been recognised. The teachers and principals were recognised by the Ministry of Education (MoE) yesterday for their dedication to students and going above and beyond the call of duty. The room was packed to the brim and alive with bright colours and lively […]
Theft and road crashes in Raro
Cook Islands police arrested six people last week for a string of burglaries in Rarotonga, and responded to two motorbike crashes at the weekend. To reduce theft, officers would like to remind the public to be aware of personal belongings, especially with the holiday season approaching. If you are leaving your home for a day […]
Fruit transport ban to outer islands continues
A ban on the transport of fruits and vegetables from Rarotonga and Aitutaki to the outer islands will continue until at least the end of December. Due to ongoing efforts with the Ministry of Agriculture’s Oriental Fruit Fly eradication programme, officials said the ban will continue which affects a wide variety of commodities. A partial […]
Avana set for tamariki fishing comp
E tamariki ma – grab your fishing rods and bait and get along to the Avana coast for the popular Coca Cola Junior Fishing competition this Saturday. CITC and Coca Cola along with Captain Moko (Stephen Kavana), Avana Fishing Club and The Mooring Caf have come together again to run the popular junior fishing competition, […]
French Ambassador visits Cook Islands
French ambassador designate Laurent Contini arrives today as part of an official visit to the Cook Islands. His schedule, which will run from today until December 19, will include presentation of his credentials to the Queen’s Representative as the Ambassador for the Republic of France to the Cook Islands. The Ambassador is based in Wellington […]
Te Mato Vai water daily demand over 11m litres
An official involved in the development of the master plan for the Te Mato Vai water project says planners are estimating daily water demand in Rarotonga to be 11.2 million litres. The number was confirmed by Latu Kupa from KEW Consult Limited, the company selected by the government to manage the project from start to […]
Aitutaki welcomes rain and water filter
Aitutaki residents are hoping for a worry-free Christmas after receiving a new water treatment system and half a day’s worth of rain. Fires ravaged hectares of scrubland on the island last week, leaving the fire service and local volunteers run off their feet. At the same time, residents were facing a drinking water crisis after […]
Beachfront 'annihilation' leaves locals fuming
A woman from Vaimaanga is furious about more than a dozen trees being cut down on a nearby beachfront property without any public consultation. Diane Holford said she came home from work on Friday night to find the section had been “annihilated”. “I cried. I stood on the beach and I cried. I’m just in […]
Tropical Christmas heats up Raro
Local businesses and community groups behind the Tropical Christmas movement will be stepping up the Christmas cheer this week with the Sarong Day at Vonnia’s on Wednesday followed by the judging of the ‘light up your tree’ competition, which will take place after dark. As well as in store specials on sarongs (pareu), Santa’s elves […]
Christmas comes alive with candy
Santa’s little helper Grainne Patterson (right) had no trouble handing out hundreds of free lollies to help kick-start Christmas in Rarotonga. Santa’s little helpers were spotted handing out bags of chocolates and candy to all those passing by the Knickers in a Twist women’s lingerie store in Tupapa a few days ago. If you were […]
'The canoe is the people' - workshop
‘The canoe is the people’ was the theme of workshops that brought educators from across the Pacific together last week in Rarotonga. Educators from Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, Nuie and New Zealand took part in the week long series of workshops, which was an initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). “‘The […]
MP's wives host gathering
Are Pa Metua, Te Kainga and Creative Centre members gathered at Te Atukura Grounds on November 28 for a kaikai hosted by MP’s wives. Prime Minister’s wife Akaiti Puna says each year the group of ladies usually visits the organisations during the festive season to hand out gifts and to share in a kaikai. "It’s […]
Prayer to address world hunger crisis
The Cook Islands Catholic diocese will today join a global wave prayer initiated by Carita International to bring urgent awareness to the worldwide crisis of hunger. Catholic Bishop Paul Donoghue, local priests and Sisters of the Diocese of Rarotonga (Cook Islands) and Niue are honoured to support the global hunger awareness campaign. A ‘wave of […]
Hospital bed donated to school
Sick students at Nukutere College were deprived of a bed when an act of arson destroyed a block of rooms at the school. The Rotary Club of Tauranga Te Papa decided to pitch in and help out and the school is very grateful for all the donations it has received to date, including the bed. […]
Nursing school enrolment open
The Cook Islands Nursing School is calling for applications for potential students. The school will be opening in February 2014, and applications are sought from students (NCEA Level 2 and 3), Pa Enua applicants, and mature adults – either male or female – to pursue a career in nursing. “The nursing curriculum covers theory and […]
The LIMA approach to understanding mental illness
‘LIMA’ – an Austronesian word for ‘five’ representing five groups of mental illnesses – formed a main topic of discussion at a mental health training workshop for front-line staff at the Sinai Hall from November 3 to 6. In mental illnesses, the LIMA key represents anxiety illnesses and somatic symptoms with no physical illnesses, depressive […]
Private Screening of 'The Island Night'
Te Iti Vaine Productions, a filmmaking arm of the Cook Islands National Council of Women, is hosting a private screening of their film ‘The Island Night’. With kind support from Highland Paradise management, the private screening will be held at the Highland Paradise premises in Puaikura on December 10. What began as an interest in […]
Pacific colours at PYSC
Around 750 Pacific youth participants witnessed the opening of the second Pacific Youth and Sports Conference in New Caledonia. The conference on December 2 brought together Pacific participants who are passionate about making a change. The contributors to the conference gathered at the Paita Arena to witness the opening, which was conducted with the observance […]
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