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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.
It takes a village to raise a child
It is easy for a child to fall through the cracks but with the proper processes in place, these children can be pulled out. This was a message delivered by acting inspector Kevin Kneebone of the New Zealand police at a youth justice workshop held on Tuesday. Policing, community and family intervention, education and spirituality […]
Arorangi School hosts NZ students
Students from New Zealand were welcomed at Arorangi School recently, for a day of fun and cultural activities. Twenty-seven staff and students from Hawera Intermediate School in Taranaki made the trip to the Cook Islands, and immersed themselves in Cook Islands culture for the day. The guests were welcomed with a special assembly and kaikai, […]
Clayton's back for more!
Lots of familiar faces will be emerging today for day one of the 10th Vaka Eiva Festival including Kiwi paddler and honorary local Clayton Wikaira, pictured here with junior race co-ordinator Teina Taulu.
Construction nears end for Pukapuka
The new Pukapuka accommodation unit is likely to be finished ahead of time.
Health officers learn about water tank risks
People who own water tanks need to be vigilant in making sure bird droppings, dust and mice do not contaminate their drinking water, says an environmental health expert.
Pakau Mataiapo now Tinomana Ariki
Au Maru Palace in Puaikura was the scene of tension, protest and, finally, celebration as 76-year-old Tokerau Munro was invested with the Puaikura paramount chief title Tinomana Ariki.
Bakery intends to take BTIB loan offer
Turoa bakery – one of the oldest in the country – will be taking up the offer for a concessional loan from a government agency to restart operations.
Atiu people in the dark on tax review – mayor
Atiu residents are still confused about the government’s proposed tax review and believe they should have been more involved in developing it, says the island’s mayor.
Innovation at water conference
Ingenuity was on full display at last week’s 6th Pacific Water Conference and Expo in Rarotonga.
Rainwater free and clean, says expert
A New Zealand water safety expert has highlighted the benefits of collecting rainwater – it’s free, clean, can be stored for long periods of time and has little impact on the environment.
Donations keep coming for schools destroyed by arson
Being part of the community is what encouraged a Chinese project manager to donate $1000 each to Nukutere College and Avatea School.
Police search company in arson investigation
Police have executed another search warrant as part of their investigation into arson attacks on two Rarotonga schools last month.
Family first for phone book artist
The winner of Telecom’s annual art competition will have her family’s faces featured on next year’s phone book. Rarotonga resident Rebecca Teinakirahi was announced yesterday as the overall winner of the competition, with her masterpiece seeing her awarded $700 cash, a mobile phone, a SIM card and top-up credit, not to mention the pride of […]
Conference attendees soak in local flavours
A closing gala was held late last week for a regional audience attending the 6th Pacific Water Conference and Expo. Under a theme of greater Pacific co-operation, regional attendees from 23 Pacific Island countries gathered for an expo and a series of workshops on water-related issues. Come Friday night, it was celebration time – Raro […]
Construction and fish exports boost GDP
A surge in construction activity and fishing exports drove the Cook Islands’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) up by more than $12 million last year. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has released figures showing economic activity increased by 4.4 per cent between the 2011 and 2012 calendar years. GDP rose from $276.1 million […]
Hindus concerned by Diwali reaction
Hindus worldwide are concerned at a celebration of their annual festival Diwali being labelled as ‘blasphemy’ in the Cook Islands. In a series of letters to the editor, the festival has been labelled as a ‘paganistic or heathenistic practise’ with ‘its hidden spirit of sorcery and witchcraft’ and people have been urged to ‘put a […]
Tourism awards help industry strive for excellence
Last Friday’s tourism awards gala event helps promote quality assurance in the industry and building destination excellence. That was the message from chief executive Halatoa Fua of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation, reflecting on the 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards. “The gala night was fantastic and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the speeches, the […]
Govt wraps up southern group tax review talks
People in the southern group have now had their chance to meet face-to-face with Treasury and give feedback on the government’s proposed tax review. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has recently been carrying out consultations in the southern group to explain the review. Economic advisor James Webb returned last week from visiting […]
Mangaian leaders 'frustrated' with govt inaction
Frustrated leaders of Mangaia say they are sick of waiting on support from central government and have decided to tackle their infrastructural challenges alone. Beset by water problems, a lack of health resources, poor roads and a shrinking workforce, the Mangaian people are developing long-terms plans to become self-reliant. Tangi Matapo, one of three MPs […]
Just Play reaches Lucky School on Palmerston Island
An atoll in the northern group of the Cook Islands, Palmerston Island has become the latest to join the Just Play family. The Just Play programme was launched at the school in September during the third term by school teacher Rose Clark. The launch took place at the only school on the island, Palmerston Lucky […]
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