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Four students head to Japan for cultural exchange
Four Cook Islands students are heading to Japan for a cultural exchange programme, where they will immerse themselves in Japanese culture while sharing their knowledge of Cook Islands culture.
Vaka Paikea crew joins Hōkūleʻa’s 50th anniversary celebration
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation crew joined thousands of people over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary celebration of Hōkūleʻa’s voyaging history at Kualoa Regional Park, Oahu, in Hawaiʻi, where the double-hulled canoe was first launched.
Alcohol-fuelled parties out of hand
It’s the season to be jolly but a number of parties became a little too jolly at the weekend, resulting in noise complaints to the police. Detective inspector Areumu Ingaua said police received five complaints about loud parties on Friday night and Saturday night. “I know most of those incidents will be fuelled by alcohol […]
Telecom considers purchase offer
Telecom New Zealand is officially considering a sale of its 60 per cent stake in Telecom Cook Islands. The Auckland-based company released a statement to the New Zealand Stock Exchange yesterday, notifying its shareholders. “No decision has been made whether or not to proceed. Telecom will be making no further comment during these considerations,” the […]
Arorangi passage dangerous before building jetty – Ports
Arorangi passage had strong underwater currents and was a dangerous place to swim long before the new jetty was built, says the Ports Authority. Construction of the $2 million jetty, which opened with much fanfare in November last year, involved deepening and widening the nearby passage. A letter published in the CINews yesterday said the […]
Open letter to the Mangaia council
I am a former resident of Rarotonga who lived there from mid-2007 until medical problems forced us to move back to Canada in late 2011. My medical concerns now behind us I have recently read the story in the Cook Island News Saturday December 7, entitled “Parliament discusses pine trees on Mangaia”. I wanted to […]
Fishing comp becomes annual holiday event
The junior fishing competition sponsored by CITC and Coca Cola is set to become an annual event, kick-starting Christmas holidays for Rarotonga kids. Over 80 young anglers gathered at Avana coast last Saturday for the fishing competition which also happened to be the first day of the Christmas school holidays. Youngsters and their parents made […]
MP visits Mangaia's community Telecentre
Tamarua Member of Parliament Tetangi Matapo made a striking impression as she reflected on technology both past and present. Tetangi was among the first to view the new Telecentre equipment in the newly renovated Community Tourism and Information Centre surrounded by large photographs of times past on Mangaia. At the opening ceremony, Tetangi spoke of […]
Communication steps up on Mangaia
Mangaia residents recently celebrated the opening of the island’s new Community Centre, dedicated to the advancement of the people. The mayor of the Mangaia island council Teremoana Atariki took great delight in applauding the persistence of the island’s tourism officer Taoi Nooroa to do something with the old resident agent’s residence that had been sitting […]
French naval vessel visits Rarotonga
French naval vessel Prairial was recently in Rarotonga as part of a routine visit to the Cook Islands. The vessel’s presence coincided with visit of French Ambassador designate Laurent Contini to the Cook Islands, who presented his credentials to Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters on Monday during a morning event at Government House. The 93.5 metre […]
Telecom offers a taste of O3b internet
Telecom is giving customers a taste of its new high speed internet service ahead of the official launch of O3b next year. The company has been testing the O3b global satellite service since late last month, initially switching it on at few WiFi Hotspots to iron out any issues. It has now been rolled out […]
Burglary accused reoffends immediately after bail release
A man released on bail after being charged with burglary is back in jail for committing another offence the day he was released. Teremoana Saddler, 23, after being arrested for a spate of burglaries, was supposed to appear in last Thursday’s criminal court for a call-over. When the matter was called he was not present; […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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