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National
Jewels of the Cook Islands ready to shine at Dine and Dance event
A New Zealand-based Cook Islands entertainment group is on the island and is set to perform tonight in what they say will be a magical night of dining and dancing in Rarotonga.
Aitutaki community re-establishes traditional ra’ui to protect marine
The Aitutaki community has re-established a traditional ra’ui, a temporary fishing ban, in their lagoon to protect marine life and ensure sustainable resource management, with support from the National Environment Service.
Tastes and crafts from outer isles
Mouth-watering delicacies from the northern group islands of Manihiki and Rakahanga will feature in today’s food and trade day market which will no doubt sell out quick. Korori or pearl meat along with fish from the two island groups and their famous uto pancakes are not to be missed and are always a crowd favourite. […]
Praise and worship stirs crowd
In full voice, Te Maeva Nui teams exalted the Lord’s name in te reo Maori in front of a near packed out national auditorium on Sunday night. The combined choir and imene tuki event drew out a huge crowd to watch the free performance which was both a musical and visual spectacle. Dressed in long […]
Dr Mac is back
Auckland chiropractor Dr Mac Rastkar is back in Rarotonga by popular demand. Last here earlier this year, Dr Mac will be holding a clinic in Matavera from August 6 to 10. Dr Mac asks for patients to bring any previous x-rays with them to the consultation, and to get in fast for appointments. Interested people […]
Raffle win announced
A grandmother who won the Akirata Cultural Dance Troupe’s top prize said it was a ”gift from the gods“. It came after the ticket she had bought, No.3571 with the names ‘Anjoniah and Casonya“, were drawn as the winners of a Toyota Double Cab 4WD Truck. Raffle organiser Rohan Ellis said the nana who bought […]
Deep-sea minerals advisor at mining meet
The advisor to the natural resource and minerals minister is currently in China attending a three-week conference on mineral resources development. Paul Lynch, environmental lawyer and Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marster’s advisor on deep-sea minerals, is at the Chinese government-funded seminar held in Nanchang City, Jiangxi. The seminar, from July 18 to August 7, focuses […]
Seabed minerals commission moves ahead
Government is taking steps to set up a formal seabed minerals commission, more than two years after it was legislated into existence. The Seabed Minerals Act, passed in 2009, allows for the minister of marine resources – who at present is also the deputy prime minister – to appoint a commissioner for the forthcoming seabed […]
Board tight-lipped on dismissal
The tourism board is remaining tight-lipped over the dismissal of tourism chief executive Carmel Beattie. The only information released by the corporation regarding Beattie’s employment is contained in Friday afternoon’s press release, says Tourism Board chairman Ewan Smith. The release claimed Beattie ”resigned“ and a restructuring within tourism had led to the chief executive role […]
Corrosion in Telecom unit
Matavera’s mobile coverage should be back to normal. Technicians discovered corrosion and ”damp“ areas in a GSM unit that provides coverage in the Matavera district last Thursday night. The fault caused an outage that affected mobile customers from as early as 9am on Thursday. Engineers have since replaced the unit with a temporary unit that […]
Two prominent women honoured
The Cook Islands National Council of Women has formally recognised the achievements of two prominent female leaders in the Cook Islands. Dame Margaret Karika Ariki and Niki Rattle are pictured in tivaevae gifted by the National Council of Women. In her sixth president ’s report, Vaine Wichman wrote: ”We took the opportunity while signing the […]
Wasted flight when phone would do?
”Prime Minister Puna went over to New Zealand on a flying visit to discuss with Minister McCully the United States Secretary of State’s possible visit to the Cooks,“ a smoke signaller writes. ”Why? Why not just telephone? And Skyping is a good inexpensive option as well. Or maybe they don’t have any credit left on […]
Cooks 1 of 5 'best dressed' teams at Olympics
Team Cook Islands was announced as one of the top five best dressed teams for the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games. ”Full credit goes out to all those who played a part in outfitting the team in their gear“ sports minister Mark Brown wrote from London yesterday. ”In particular our two local companies […]
Dockings don't stop development
The recent dockings of Samoan ship MV Naomi and the Kwai haven’t affected the rapid progress of the Avatiu port development. Despite some logistical questions, the upgrade is continuing to work at pace and over 70 percent of the project is now complete. Ports authority Bim Tou said organisation was crucial to help ease the […]
Wearable arts show planned
A wearable arts show will take place in Rarotonga as part of the Clean Up Rarotonga campaign in September. With the theme being ‘My waste, your waste, our responsibility’, students from Rarotonga schools will be working to create wearable art out of waste material in order to entertain, educate and inspire others to rethink, reuse […]
Auckland-based students 'back home'
A group of 22 senior students from Sir Edmund Hillary College in Auckland, all of Cook Islands descent, are in Rarotonga to experience life ‘back home’. They wanted to experience traditional culture and language ahead of their NCEA Cook Islands Maori exams. The group, which is accompanied by seven parents and two teachers, arrived on […]
Foreign dance and music on show
Maori haka, American line dancing, Fijian siva and Filipino theatrical dance depicting the cycle of life were all part of the colourful and diverse International Night at Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi on Saturday night. Held annually at the start of the Te Maeva Nui celebrations – the show gives international communities living within the […]
Probation for knocking out partner
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata presided over a High Court hearing on July 26. The following cases were dealt with: Bonnie Enua Kie – appeared on a charge of assault on a female on July 10 while drinking at home. After an argument started Kie threw a beer can at his victim’s head, knocking […]
Akaora-Revive exhibition at museum
Revival and celebration are all part of the new art exhibition which opened on Saturday at the National Museum. Akaora-Revive, the first contemporary art exhibition to be seen at the museum for some time, is seen as a revival of the museum’s support for contemporary visual arts. It is also a celebration of the newly-formed […]
Olympics fun at kids' camp
For kids looking for some school holiday action this week, Youth With A Mission Cook Islands (YWAM) is hosting an Olympic themed kids camp. The camp will run over four days with children aged five to 12 years invited to take part. Kate Moala, kids camp co-ordinator, says that with the camp timed when the […]
Call to save te reo Maori
Using, sharing and practising te reo Maori is one of the themes of this year’s 47th Te Maeva Nui Constitution Celebrations which were officially opened by acting Prime Minister Tom Marsters on Thursday. In his speech Marsters described the last 47 years of Cook Islands history as an era of ‘self determination’. ”This is a […]
PM's urgent meet about Clinton
Prime Minister Henry Puna got back into the country yesterday afternoon (Friday) after holding an urgent meeting with New Zealand foreign affairs minister Murray McCully on Thursday. They discussed the possible visit of Hillary Clinton to the Cooks for the forum in August, with the outcome of their meeting still under wraps. The prime minister […]
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