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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.
New friends made at Motu2Motu Aitutaki
A fun day of paddling on the stunning turquoise Aitutaki lagoon was the perfect way to make new friends and end the weeklong Vaka Eiva paddling. Over 100 international paddlers headed to the outer island of Aitutaki for the fast growing Motu2Motu race, earning a reputation for being the most stunning paddling location in the […]
Careless botch-up causes havoc in parliament
As I get older I notice that I am bent on proper procedures, a stickler for rules and a fairly orderly person, a “creature of habit”, some would say. To some, such people are nuisances; they irritate those around them. In the world of youth such people are “nerds” and in the hustle bustle of […]
Electronics for Xmas stockings
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and CITC supermarket are spreading the Christmas cheer early among customers. The Christmas promotion has $20,000 worth of Samsung products up for grabs with any three purchases of Anchor, Chesdale or Tip Top products. The first round of winners were announced on Saturday and were presented with their early […]
Five arrested after spike in robberies
A spate of robberies over the past few weeks has resulted in police arresting five men, all with previous criminal histories. Detective inspector Areumu Ingaua said seven robberies were reported to police last Thursday and another five the next day. “I was surprised to see this amount in one day,” Ingaua said. “The good news […]
Travel students pay a visit to Arorangi School
Arorangi School welcomed students from the travel industry into the school last month. Students from Sir George Seymour National College of airline, travel and tourism were hosted by students from Year 8 and 9 and Arorangi School, with the visit providing the opportunity for discussions about potential career paths for all involved. Arorangi students had […]
Parliament discusses pine trees on Mangaia
During question period on Thursday, Tamarua Member of Parliament Tetangi Matapo resurrected the issue of pine trees on Mangaia – a problem that has festered on the island for over 20 years. “What is government going to do to remove the pine trees on the island?” asked Matapo. “What I have heard is that government […]
Celebrations at Avarua School
Students, teachers and the local community filled Avarua School field on Thursday morning for the school’s end of year prizegiving. Excited ei-wearing students waited patiently for their turn to perform, with Minister of Education Teina Bishop and secretary of education Sharyn Paio present to support the school. Celebrating success of the students was the main […]
Government plans outer island agriculture
Agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu laid out the government’s plans for developing the sector in the outer islands yesterday in parliament. Turepu was responding to a question by Mangaia member of parliament Winton Pickering, who asked the minister what plans are in place to boost agricultural output in the pa enua. “Minister, it’s always been a […]
Arorangi celebrates success
Apii Arorangi students got into the festive season at their prize giving ceremony on Friday with Santa hats spotted among the sea of beautiful ei katu’s. The Aroanui Hall was packed with students, parents and teachers as they celebrated the hard work and efforts of their students during the year. Principal of the primary school […]
Tourism venture pays dividend to Atiuans
Nearly every person in Atiu has been paid a $20 dividend by a local couple who believe the community should be benefiting financially from their tourism venture. Kura and Roger Malcolm, who own Atiu Villas, have started charging their guests an extra $5 per night and then distributing that money between locals once a year. […]
Queen's baton brings cheer and smiles
Rarotonga residents gave the Queen’s baton and accompanying officials a rousing welcome along the roads on the island, as the baton travelled across the rock as part of the global relay leading up to next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The baton arrived on Thursday and was met by Cook Islands Sports and National […]
Grey Power 'taxation solution'
Dear Editor, The Grey Power protest is developing into an uprising similar to those occurring around the globe as populations in distress take their governments to task over recessionary pressures. It has to be said if this protest by Grey Power is not resolved soon it will cost us dearly, if I may explain! Since […]
Health check for MOIP
Staff from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) took the opportunity to check up on their health this week, when the team from Public Health visited the Cook Islands Trades Training Institute. Public Health visits MOIP every three months, with staff invited to take part in a general health check which looks at blood […]
The wonders of coconut oil
Coconut water is not the only coconut-based product that has been receiving attention overseas recently, with coconut oil being lauded as the next health wonder product. “The profiles of coconut water and oil have been raised by the multitude of purported health benefits linked to their consumption,” said Laura Jones, Global Food Science Analyst at […]
Te Uki Ou celebrates 2013
Apii Te Uki Ou celebrated another successful school year on Friday morning, with the school community joining in on the fun. “It’s a time for us to reflect on the good time at Te Uki Ou and the good memories,” said teacher Teia Poturu, adding that the day was a time to celebrate together. It […]
Titikaveka holds prize giving ceremony
Senior students were celebrated and farewelled by their peers and teachers at Titikaveka College prize giving ceremony on Thursday. Academic as well as sporting achievements were recognised and awarded on the day as parents and family members gathered at the Titikaveka Ara Apii Sabati hall. The day began with a turou by year 8 student […]
Xmas celebrations at Aquarius
Christmas celebrations will be starting early at Aquarius Pacific this year. The Coral Club Bar and Grill is offering a great way to start the season of celebrations, with a range of special Christmas menus. “There are a series of different menus to suit everyone,” said new manager Tony Bullivant. This includes a range of […]
Who will wear the crown?
Tonight’s the night for contestants in the ‘Carpenters Miss South Pacific 2013’ including our very own Miss Cook Islands, Teuira Napa (20). It’s been a busy week for the lovely ladies who’ve been engaged in activities leading up to the crowning tonight including the official photo shoot, a tour of the Vilu War Museum and […]
Cook Islands seeks fishing ban in high seas pocket
The Cook Islands is seeking a ruling from the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) meeting being held in Cairns this week for a complete ban on longline fishing in its adjacent eastern high seas pocket. The high seas pocket which sits between the exclusive economic zones of the Cook Islands, Kiribati and French Polynesia […]
Cook Islands 'stands up' to big fishing nations
Regional media reports are painting the Cook Islands as a leading force in standing “up to big fishing nations on conservation” at a regional meeting in Australia. A local delegation is attending the weeklong Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) meeting in Cairns, and pushing for a complete ban on longline fishing in the eastern […]
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