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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.
PM assaulted?
In parliament yesterday, Atiu Member of Parliament Norman George said he had reason to believe that Prime Minister Henry Puna may have recently been the victim of an assault. The MP from Teenui-Mapumai said the alleged incident may have taken place last month and involved an unidentified man. George, who had levelled his question under […]
Government introduces tax bill
The government introduced a bill yesterday that begins a series of changes that aim to drastically alter the way tax revenue is collected in the Cook Islands. Titled the Income Tax Amendment Bill, the prospective legislation is the first of two bills that introduce the changes, with the second bill expected in a proposed February […]
Prized dishes ripe for the tasting
Diners were treated to award-winning food featuring local ingredients during a series of dinners this week. After bringing home two silver medals from the Pacific Culinary Challenge held in Guam in September, president of the Cook Islands Chefs Association Sam Timoko and Little Polynesian chef Teraitua Cuthers-Boxhoorn hosted an eight-course degustation menu for the public, […]
Spreading the cheer, one patient at a time
Carollers raised the roof and the spirits of patients at Tuesday’s Carols by Candlelight evening at the Rarotonga Hospital. Organised by the lovely ladies from the Rarotonga Hospital Comforts Committee, the night was full of Christmas songs and delicious treats with new faces among the regular carol goers. Led by the jolly man in red, […]
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 […]
Theft and road crashes in Raro
Cook Islands police arrested six people last week for a string of burglaries in Rarotonga, and responded to two motorbike crashes at the weekend. To reduce theft, officers would like to remind the public to be aware of personal belongings, especially with the holiday season approaching. If you are leaving your home for a day […]
Fruit transport ban to outer islands continues
A ban on the transport of fruits and vegetables from Rarotonga and Aitutaki to the outer islands will continue until at least the end of December. Due to ongoing efforts with the Ministry of Agriculture’s Oriental Fruit Fly eradication programme, officials said the ban will continue which affects a wide variety of commodities. A partial […]
Avana set for tamariki fishing comp
E tamariki ma – grab your fishing rods and bait and get along to the Avana coast for the popular Coca Cola Junior Fishing competition this Saturday. CITC and Coca Cola along with Captain Moko (Stephen Kavana), Avana Fishing Club and The Mooring Caf have come together again to run the popular junior fishing competition, […]
'Go Blue' with ANZ for Christmas!
The Tropical Christmas in Rarotonga movement is amplifying the Christmas spirit around the island as local businesses and community groups show their support. Not one to miss out on spreading the joy, ANZ is getting behind the initiative and is encouraging everyone to wear blue and get into the spirit of the season. The bank […]
Tertiary scholarship applications close
A number of scholarships available to Cook Islanders undertaking tertiary study closed last week, with students racing to get their applications in. “We’ve had quite a few applications,” said Anna Roi, scholarships co-ordinator at the Ministry of Education. With the official closing date of Thursday 5 December at 12pm, Roi said that they had received […]
Pukapuka embraces tertiary education
Pukapuka and other Pa Enua have been running community education and youth-based programmes for the tertiary sector under the Ministry of Education, as part of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI). As part of a fundraising effort to construct a school building, the tertiary programme in Pukapuka is selling “University of Pukapuka” T-shirts at […]
Pukapuka hostel welcomes first guests
Around 70 New Zealand residents with Pukapuka roots were the first guests in a new Pukapuka hostel on Rarotonga recently. The guests are members of Te Ulu O Te Watu – an incorporated society in New Zealand for people of Pukapukan decent. The group has been involved in the hostel project from the start, including […]
'Storytellers' to share profits with community
‘Storytellers’ will be giving guided tours on mountain bikes around Raro, focusing on the cultural and environmental insights of the Cook Islands. A year in the making, Storytellers managing director David Furnell says the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is excited about this new attraction and that the operation has the full support of the Business […]
New Kiwi!
Ariimanu Shan Sei Fan receives his certificate of New Zealand citizenship from NZ High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers yesterday. The 19 year old was born in Tahiti and moved to the Cook Islands seven years ago. He finished his schooling at Tereora College last year and is now working as an IT intern at the Ministry […]
New Kiwis urged to hold on to identities
New Zealand’s five newest citizens were told yesterday that becoming a Kiwi does not mean they have to forget about their culture or their homeland. Cook Islands’ residents Motufaga Tifare Finiasi, Viliame (Bilsy) Gukisuva, Teurihei Kainuku, Taniora Lowry and Ariimanu Jean-Marc Shan Sei Fan all took oaths and became New Zealanders yesterday. In her first […]
Teachers honoured for hard work
Students aren’t the only ones whose hard work during the year has been recognised. The teachers and principals were recognised by the Ministry of Education (MoE) yesterday for their dedication to students and going above and beyond the call of duty. The room was packed to the brim and alive with bright colours and lively […]
Tropical Christmas heats up Raro
Local businesses and community groups behind the Tropical Christmas movement will be stepping up the Christmas cheer this week with the Sarong Day at Vonnia’s on Wednesday followed by the judging of the ‘light up your tree’ competition, which will take place after dark. As well as in store specials on sarongs (pareu), Santa’s elves […]
Christmas comes alive with candy
Santa’s little helper Grainne Patterson (right) had no trouble handing out hundreds of free lollies to help kick-start Christmas in Rarotonga. Santa’s little helpers were spotted handing out bags of chocolates and candy to all those passing by the Knickers in a Twist women’s lingerie store in Tupapa a few days ago. If you were […]
'The canoe is the people' - workshop
‘The canoe is the people’ was the theme of workshops that brought educators from across the Pacific together last week in Rarotonga. Educators from Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, Nuie and New Zealand took part in the week long series of workshops, which was an initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). “‘The […]
MP's wives host gathering
Are Pa Metua, Te Kainga and Creative Centre members gathered at Te Atukura Grounds on November 28 for a kaikai hosted by MP’s wives. Prime Minister’s wife Akaiti Puna says each year the group of ladies usually visits the organisations during the festive season to hand out gifts and to share in a kaikai. "It’s […]
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