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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.
Proud moments at youth graduation
A group of young men graduated from a military-style leadership course on Friday. The 31 young men took part in the course at Mitiaro Hostel from November 11-29, which included drills, early-morning wake-up calls and work experience. The course was run by New Zealand defence force’s youth development unit and the Blue Light committee, which […]
Pukapuka community calls for food
The Pukapuka community is calling for food donations as it prepares for the official opening of its new accommodation unit. The two-storey building, which began construction in May, will be unveiled on Friday, amid more fundraising efforts to assist with the project. President of the Pukapuka community on Rarotonga Makirere Poila says people are encouraged […]
Demos vow to abolish 'back tax'
Pensioner activist group Grey Power followed through on their vow to march on parliament yesterday, and were rewarded with a promise by the opposition to abolish the ‘back tax’ on the NZ-paid pension. Carefully timed during a break in the first day of parliament’s current sitting, Grey Power members assembled at the front doors of […]
Opposition hammers PM's absence
The opposition Democratic Party came out swinging during Parliament yesterday, lashing out at the ruling Cook Islands Party over the absence of Prime Minister Henry Puna from the final session of the year. “Where is the prime minister?” said Rasmussen. “Why has he abandoned parliament?” Late last week, special advisor Trevor Pitt announced Puna will […]
Christmas just around the corner
The month of Christmas has begun, officially ushering in the festive season. Local merchants have been gearing up to spread Christmas cheer, to the tune of this year’s ‘tropical Christmas’ theme. The month-long celebration will kick off with a celebratory makeover of the town area from Monday, with decorations being put up along with banners […]
Pig hunters may have started fire
A massive bushfire in Aitutaki at the weekend was probably started by hunters trying to flush wild pigs out of the scrub, says the island’s mayor. Although the main blaze has now died out, locals are still on guard in case any one of several remaining spot fires are fanned up by strong winds. Mayor […]
Funds raised by restaurant to be donated to two schools
A three-course set dinner to raise funds for Nukutere College and Avatea School has sold out. Organised by Kikau Hut Restaurant for today, 60 tickets were sold at $40 a pop, with 100 per cent of the funds raised on the night to go to the schools. The dining hours for the fundraiser are 6pm […]
Books donated to Avatea School
Around 1000 books were donated to Apii Avatea to assist in the speedy recovery of the school’s learning programme. On Wednesday, Tungane Broadbent donated her own Rainbow Reading Programme resources to the school, which recently lost buildings and resources – including its library – due to an act of arson. The resources were funded by […]
Local help for Filipino community
When Aitutaki was hit by a cyclone in 2010, the Filipino community of the Cook Islands helped in whatever way they could. Now, it’s payback time. The Philippines was recently devastated by super typhoon Haiyan, locally called Yolanda, which killed thousands when it barrelled through the islands on November 8. According to Aituaki MP and […]
Budget consultation document 2014/15 released
The Budget Consultation document 2014-15 has been released. The document, which contains some basic facts to inform people on how to prepare for the 2014-15 budget, is available electronically on the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) website and in hard copy from the MFEM office. The upcoming budget intends to outline in detail […]
Spotlight on 'branchless banking' in Pacific
A growing trend towards mobile banking in the Pacific has prompted financial services experts to meet and discuss the future of ‘branchless banking’. Senior executives from the Central Banks of six Pacific Island countries gathered in Sydney, Australia last week to look at the shift in banking practises throughout the region. Many Pacific peoples now […]
Breast cancer foundation president leaves her post
After six years in the role, the president of the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) Dawn Baudinet has stepped down. “We have done and achieved a lot,” says Baudinet. “It is time for me to move on and is time for a change. This year has been a very busy year and we’ve done […]
Government endorses tax review recommendations
After fully consulting with most of the northern group, the southern group, and Rarotonga, the government has endorsed the recommendations of the tax review with a few minor changes. The changes to the tax system will be legislated over two sessions of parliament. The parliamentary session commencing on Monday December 2 will legislate changes which […]
Break the silence, end the violence
Elimination of violence against women was the key message of a march organised by the Cook Islands police on November 25. Over 100 people took part in the march from Banana Court to the Punanga Nui markets, to commemorate White Ribbon Day. Cook Islands police launched White Ribbon Day with a big banner stating: “It’s […]
Out on top!
Open mixed crew Patterson Lakes from Australia are pictured during prize giving on Thursday taking out first place and the Bob Worthington Memorial trophy. The team has improved from previous podium finishes winning 2nd in 2012 and 3rd in 2011’s round raro relay race. Fighting with local senior master men crew Te Tupu o Te […]
Fun and games for young paddling stars
The adults stepped aside last Tuesday evening as close to 300 young up-and-coming paddling stars had their time in the spotlight at the mapu prize giving. The night went off without a hitch as the mapu were treated to a night of fun and games while acknowledging the achievements of their peers. The night was […]
Rebuilding of school aided by donated funds
Just over $600 was donated to Avatea School by Mangaia School on November 26. The funds were raised through mufti days and sausage roll sales with the help of the staff and the Managaia student council. “From such a small community that has more issues to deal with than we do in Rarotonga, it is […]
Miss Cook Islands at Miss South Pacific pageant
Miss Cook Islands Teuira Napa is currently in the Solomon Islands representing her island nations at the Miss South Pacific Pageant. Arriving at the Henderson International Airport on Thursday 28 November, Napa shared her flight with current Miss South Pacific Janine Tuivaiti of Samoa. Napa and her team were hosted to a welcome dinner by […]
Busy BTIB Vaka Eiva Trade Days
Locals and paddlers formed the majority of the crowd on the last day of the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) Vaka Eiva Trade days. The Trade Days took place over November 28 and November 29 across the Banana Court from 10am to 2pm and involved thirty vendors contributing to the event. “It’s been busier […]
Public to have say on aged care facility
People living in Rarotonga will soon be invited to share their thoughts on whether the island needs some form of aged care facility. A period of consultation is set to kick off early next year and nine different parties have expressed interest in carrying out the work. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is currently looking […]
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