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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 vehicle boosts airport security
Security staff at Rarotonga International Airport will be patrolling the aerodrome in style after receiving a new vehicle funded by the New Zealand government. Adorned with flowers, the red Honda CRV was handed over to the Cook Islands Aviation Security Unit yesterday by New Zealand Deputy High Commissioner Aimee Jephson. The vehicle will enable the […]
Aged care facility in the spotlight
The Ministry of Internal Affairs will soon be launching a study on whether the Cooks needs an aged care facility and what that facility would be like. There is currently no dedicated facility for elderly people in the Cook Islands, although there are a handful of elderly patients residing long-term at Rarotonga Hospital. Social welfare […]
New horizons
Local seafood company Ocean Fresh has added a new longliner to its fleet. Company owner Bill Doherty confirmed the new boat, Wairau, arrived into Avatiu port last week, making the journey from Whitianga, New Zealand. Doherty said his boat will be backing up FV Gold Country – the company’s other longliner – and will see […]
One bad apple gives the community a bad name
Sister Paddy is a big proponent of forgiveness. She believes that one should forgive the person but not condone the act. This attitude has led her to be calm when anger would be the common emotion. Sister Paddy had her money, iPad, laptop, notebook computer and a flip phone stolen from her accommodation on Friday, […]
Police urge tourists to guard valuables
Visitors to the Cooks Islands need take heed of warnings about robberies and take care of their valuable possessions, says a police inspector. Earlier this week, Japanese couple Yosuke and Tomoko Takanabe had their scooter compartment broken into and possessions stolen while parked at Muri Beach. A New Zealand family also had their holiday experience […]
Tivaivai stiches people together
The unique Cook Islands craft of tivaivai quilting is being shared with local women, expatriates and passing visitors at the Punanga Nui Markets. The Punanga Nui Vainetini Mamas group set up their sewing kits at the markets in Avatiu up to three times are week and have an open door policy for anyone interested in […]
Venue change for Diwali festivities
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, has had a last-minute venue change in Rarotonga. The event will be hosted at the Avatea school hall in Nikao tonight at 7pm. The guest of honour will be the New Zealand High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers and she will be welcomed with a garland of flowers and a traditional […]
Disco fundraiser at Apii Te Uki Ou
Students at Apii Te Uki Ou were moving their dancing feet yesterday to raise funds for Nukutere College. The entire school and teachers took to the dance floor, with disco hits such as gangnam style, we will rock you and the birdy dance proving to be very popular. Students made a $2 donation to take […]
Fun on wheels raised funds
Five hundred dollars have been raised by Apii Te Uki Ou as part of an Avatea School fire appeal. Skating, cycling and whizzing around on scooters were all part of the fun activities that Apii Te Uki Ou school children took part in to raise the funds. The school held its first ever wheels day […]
Nukutere honours students' efforts
The Nukutere College and Catholic family put aside fire recovery tasks yesterday to celebrate the graduation of the school’s senior year 11 students. It was indeed a joyous day for the Catholic college and family as this year’s student leaders were honoured for their hard work throughout the year in and out of the classroom. […]
Tereora celebrates its top students
Cheers from students and the smell of flowers filled the air at Tereora College’s senior prizegiving yesterday. Students from year 10 to 13 received awards for their hard work over the year, with hundreds of students making their way across the stage in front of the proud school community. A table at the front of […]
Te Vaerua visits outer islands
Members of Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services have been taking their services to the outer islands over the past month, with Mauke, Mitiaro and Mauke all benefitting from recent visits. Assessments for people with disabilities were provided by two therapists from the centre, with physiotherapist Rebecca Washbourn and occupational therapist Kelly Pick both sharing the […]
Foot work at massage clinic
At his clinic under the shade of a Miro tree, Teuvira Upokotea holds a mama’s feet in his hands. For Upokotea, feet can tell the story of a person – how they live, what they do and what condition their body is in. “They keep us grounded on Papatuanuku. They transport us to where we […]
New physio wants to help
There is a new face providing physiotherapy services to the Cook Islands. Dave Taylor has been in the country for just six weeks, having moved to Rarotonga from the United States with his wife Louise, and has joined the team at Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services. “I love what I do,” Taylor says of his […]
FADs deployed by MMR around Raro
Fishers on Rarotonga will be pleased to know that the fish aggregation devices (FAD) in the Black Rock area and a FAD off the Rarotongan Beach Resort have just been deployed by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR). Both FADs are approximately 5 kilometres offshore and set at depths of 1200 metres. A FAD committee […]
Charity begins at home
Pink was the theme of the day for Cook Islands News staff on October 31. News, administrative and reception staff all came together to support and raise awareness of breast cancer by wearing pink. October is breast cancer awareness month and the idea came about so that the staff could contribute to the cause. The […]
Diwali celebrations on in Rarotonga tomorrow
Diwali, a Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, is being celebrated in Rarotonga tomorrow at the Akaoa Hall in Arorangi. The programme starts at 7.30pm and members of the public are welcome to join in the festivities. To welcome the guests there will be a speech by president of the Indian […]
Raise the tax threshold, say NZ-paid pensioners
Increasing the amount any individual can earn without paying taxes in the Cook Islands will solve the current dispute between Grey Power and revenue collectors with the government, said a couple earning the NZ-paid pension. Ray and Vaine Robinson said raising the personal tax threshold from the current $10,000 to at least $16,000 will help […]
Tereora students awarded for year's work
The community joined the celebrations at Tereora College yesterday, as the school recognised the hard work of its senior students over the year. “It’s a really important occasion where we come together as a community and celebrate excellence,” said principal Bali Haque, adding that this could be academic, cultural or sporting excellence. Students proudly walked […]
Turoa Bakery fire under investigation
Two fire investigators from New Zealand are helping police with the recent Turoa Bakery and Saltwater Caf fire that destroyed the businesses last Saturday morning. They are also here to investigate the Nukutere College and Avatea School fires that took place on October 20. “We are investigating the fires at the bakery and caf and […]
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