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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.
Affordable garments snapped up by shoppers
Affordably priced plus-sized clothes, pre-loved garments, new fashionable dresses and men’s wear and accessories make for a satisfying shopping experience at the new House of Rangihuia co-op store in Arorangi. Owned and run by Christine Panoho with Mereana Hutchingson as manager, the store in Arorangi next to Rite Price carries a wide range of products […]
Tereora College produces DVD for 2013
Tereora College has decided to do away with the paperwork this year, and replaced their annual school year book with a DVD. “The magazine is great,” said principal Bali Haque, “but we thought we’d try a different way of doing it.” Economics played a large part in the decision, with the year book very expensive […]
Praise for jobs website – Foodland manager
While most are wrapping up work preparing for Christmas, Anthony Doel is just starting his new role as manager of the Foodland supermarket. Having started the job on Monday, the end of the year is no easy ride for the Cook Islander who has just returned home to live after months of searching for the […]
Law student gains opportunity of a lifetime
Fresh out of law school and straight into the nitty gritty of a high profile rape trial has intensified young Cook Islander Talissa Koteka’s passion for law. In the trial of local business owners Puai and Teokotai Wichman, the fresh faced student appeared on the defence side as assistant to New Zealand-based criminal lawyer Simativa […]
Australian researcher studies media and gender in Pacific
A visiting doctoral candidate from Australia was recently in the Cooks to look at the media’s role in development and gender equality. Tait Brimacombe, from the University of Adelaide’s department of anthropology and development studies, recently travelled across the South Pacific to conduct research for her post-doctorate thesis which looks into communication for development and […]
Stars of Oceania recognise leadership
Eight Pacific women were recognised at the “Stars of Oceania” dinner held in Hawaii on Tuesday last week. Started by director of the University of Hawaii’s ‘Pacific Business Center Program’ Dr Tusi Avegalio seven years ago, the event honoured women in the Cooks and other Pacific Islands for their leadership and contributions. Esther Kia’aina, deputy […]
Remembering the place of the vaka
In 1978 a Hawaiian Community Leader named Myron ‘Pinky’ Thompson would say the following after Hokule’a a Hawaiian voyaging canoe had capsised and crew member Eddie Aikau was lost at sea, and years later another voyage to Tahiti was being discussed: “You need to know the path that you are going and why you are […]
Changes to the Cook Islands tax system
On November 29, Minister of Finance Mark Brown outlined changes to the Cook Islands taxation and welfare systems. These changes will be progressively introduced, with commencement dates of January 1, March 1 and April 1 next year. Additionally, there will be some transitional arrangements in regard to the Value Added Tax (VAT) which will continue […]
Big aspirations for new Raro bike shop
Cook Islands cycling enthusiasts will be celebrating the opening of a new bike shop, whose owner is hoping to inspire a generation of local cyclists. After a hectic week of erecting shelves and assembling bikes, owner Brett Porter officially opened Ride Rarotonga yesterday. The 180-square-metre store is stocked with a full range of bikes and […]
Tweet brings Australian vet to the Cooks
An Australian vet has been busy blogging about the Cooks after a recent visit to Rarotonga. Dr Anne Fawcett, 35, who is also a journalist and veterinary science lecturer at the University of Sydney, booked a flight to the Cook Islands after receiving a tweet from the Esther Honey Foundation Clinic, which suggested she write […]
Locals snap up Christmas prizes
The CITC and Fonterra Christmas promotion is spreading the joy of the festive season, with $20,000 worth of Samsung prizes up for grabs. Mama Poko Vaineritua and Bill Rennie were all smiles as they arrived at CITC Supermarket to collect their new Samsung gadgets. Vaineritua says her granddaughter wanted to swap phones when she found […]
Cook Islands signs a tax agreement with Germany
The Cook Islands has entered into an agreement with Germany designed to improve the flow of information about specific taxpayers under investigation. High Commissioner Tekaotiki Matapo yesterday put his signature to a document which brings the Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Germany into effect. The agreement enables either government to request information from the other […]
Girls Brigade members share Cooks culture in South Africa
Three Cook Islands Girls Brigade members from the Avarua company are sharing the Cook Islands culture at a gathering in South Africa. Girls Brigade officer Teamita Akama, young leader Naomi Manavaikai and pioneer Lucianne Vainerere are taking part in the global week-long Girls Brigade Gathering from December 7 to 14. The gathering, also known as […]
Passing on the light at St Joseph's Primary School
Much loved ‘honorary local’ Sister Celine is saying ka kite after 11 years at St Joseph School. Principal for eight years and a teacher for three, Sister Celine is content with the changes and improvements that have taken place at the primary school throughout the years. The humble principal credits the students, parents, Bishop Paul […]
Junior students celebrate at Tereora
Junior students at Tereora College took their turn in the limelight this week, when the school held its junior prizegiving. The school and local community gathered to celebrate alongside the junior students with Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters, New Zealand High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers and Ministry of Education finance director Anthony Turua present to give their […]
Atiu water relief efforts discussed in parliament
Efforts to alleviate the water shortage in Atiu were discussed in parliament yesterday. The issue was raised by opposition and Titikaveka Member of Parliament Sel Napa, who asked for details on government’s efforts to assist some of the southern group islands which are experiencing drought-like effects due to poor rainfall. Responding for the government, Atiu […]
Fuel prices drop
Drivers will be pleased to hear the prices of petrol and diesel have come down at retailers supplied by Triad Petroleum. A new price order for fuel imported by Triad means its retailers had to cut their prices at the pump from Wednesday. Across the Cook Islands – but excluding Aitutaki – the cost of […]
Broken pump leaves Oasis out of petrol
A broken-down pump at Oasis Energy Centre has left the Nikao business unable to sell petrol to its customers for more than two days. Manager Louisa Poila said the underground fuel pump, which drives petrol to each pump on the forecourt, stopped working on Tuesday at about 7pm. The pump had still not been fixed […]
All in a year's work
It was a bittersweet day for St Joseph senior students as they were farewelled by teachers and their efforts throughout the year were celebrated at the school’s prize giving ceremony on Friday last week. Mass set the tone for the day’s events with the church alive with song and the smell of beautiful ei’s lingering […]
Air Raro considers an aircraft upgrade
Air Rarotonga is thinking of upgrading its 34-seater Saab aircraft – but only if more people start travelling to Aitutaki. Managing director Ewan Smith said Air Rarotonga is currently carrying out a five-to-ten-year strategic plan and part of that involves reviewing its aircraft. The airline’s only Saab 340A provides the backbone of services between Rarotonga […]
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