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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.
Ei day before Santa walkabout
It’s ei katu day at Foodland today so show your tropical Christmas spirit and be in to win. Wear an ei katu or any ei, spend $5 or more on Christmas products and you could win one of three fabulous Lindz chocolate prizes. The draw for the ei day initiative will be done on Saturday […]
Te Kainga gives thanks for new van and building
A building on its last legs and one old car prompted the community into action to help the Te Kainga Mental Health Trust. A van was gifted to the trust in September with the aid of the Indian government’s India Grant and the trust is grateful for the use of the vehicle. “When we started […]
Sixth mental health training workshop in Raro
Mental health professionals came together to discuss mental health this week, with a focus on how to reduce anxiety disorders and depression in the Cooks. Anxiety forms 60 per cent of all mental health illness reported in Rarotonga and depression comes in second at 20 per cent. These are statistics that the Te Kainga Mental […]
Resort owners gather for tourism trade day
Local resort owners put their best foot forward yesterday to strike new contracts with dozens of travel wholesalers from offshore markets. About 65 wholesalers from 15 different countries are in the Cook Islands this week to meet with members of the tourism industry at the Kia Orana Cook Islands event. Now into its fourth year, […]
Free fun at wildlife centre
It’s all fun and games at the Cook Islands Whale and Wildlife Centre today, and everyone is welcome! After a fantastic year with lots of support from locals both on Rarotonga and in the outer islands the centre wants to say thank you with fun, games and discounts on products. The fun begins at 2.30pm […]
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 […]
Bonny cash could pay local officials
Money found aboard the infamous yacht ‘Bonny’ could be used to pay local authorities and a private company that incurred costs when the vessel was towed back to Avatiu Harbour nearly two years ago, says a police investigator. Inspector John Strickland said Cook Islands Police have been consulting with the Crown Law office on what […]
Queen's Baton here
An intimate turou ceremony was held for the arrival of the Queen’s Baton early this morning at the Rarotonga International Airport and will begin its Cook Islands leg of the baton relay today. The Queen’s Baton is on a global relay across the 70 Commonwealth nations as part of the build up to the 2014 […]
CI marine park is looking for a name
A competition is underway to provide the Cook Islands Marine Park with a unique name with some local flavour. Launched by Prime Minister Henry Puna, $250 is up for grabs in the contest and is open to everyone currently residing in the Cook Islands and all Cook Islanders living abroad. At the current stage of […]
Tetautua 'mini wharf' project complete
Residents along the shores of Tetautua village on the island of Penrhyn are now protected against the forces of nature after the village’s crumbling foreshore safety barriers have been rebuilt. Tetautua island council member Rio Teika instigated the project earlier this year but with no luck in funding from government agencies – he turned to […]
Xmas tree competition extended
A competition to light up a tree for Christmas has been extended. The ‘Light up your community’ competition, sponsored by CITC and Wattyl Paint, has been running since November 25. The judging for the competition was due to take place today, but a lack of entries has meant the judging night has moved to Wednesday […]
Aitutaki faces worst day of fires
Aitutaki residents armed themselves with everything from banana leaves to coconut fronds as they battled to contain a fire which threatened homes in Arutanga on Tuesday. It was the worst day of fires since a massive blaze consumed hectares of scrubland in the hills of Amuri on Saturday night. Miimetua Blenkarn, head of the Airport […]
Parliament nearly shut down
The opposition Democratic Party threatened to walk out of parliament yesterday. Question period for the day got off to a raucous start with opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen making comments on the constitutionality of the current sitting of parliament. The opposition leader’s comments related to an editor’s letter by Rarotonga businessman John Scott, who questioned the […]
Sulphur content 'of higher quality' - Toa
Dear Editor, I don’t want to enter into a debate with Chris Vaile over his open letter published yesterday, however I want to clarify two points so that your readers are not misled. Sulphur content of 500 parts per million (ppm) in diesel is supplied to the Pacific Islands by the major refineries from Singapore. […]
Reclaimed land remains an 'eyesore'
A barren area of reclaimed land running north of Punanga Nui Market looks set to remain “an eyesore” for some time yet, with no immediate plans for its use. The four acres of land was formed last year using material dredged from Avatiu Harbour, with the goal of expanding the popular market. Enlarging Punanga Nui […]
Giving tree promo needs more takers
People are encouraged to get into the giving spirit this Christmas and purchase a gift for a child in need. Since Westpac started its ‘giving tree’ promotion on November 20, 120 out of 193 tags are left hanging. “Ten gifts are already under the tree. Some of our customers decided to get their gifts in […]
Travellers lack awareness of Cook Islands – experts
Many travellers in offshore markets are not aware of the differences between the Cook Islands and other Pacific nations, say international tourism experts. About 65 travel wholesalers from 15 different countries are in the Cook Islands this week to meet with local resort owners and other tourism operators. On the opening day of the Kia […]
Wharf cracks at Avatiu discussed in parliament
The discovery of cracks in the redeveloped Avatiu wharf was discussed in parliament yesterday. The topic was raised by Titikaveka member of parliament Sel Napa during discussion of Te Mato Vai – the $60 million water infrastructure project currently getting underway. Napa was calling for greater public consultation and input for the project, which would […]
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