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Escaping the summer heat
Many believe that the temperature this summer has been hotter than in previous years, leading families, including locals and tourists, to seek relief in the ocean.
Mauke welcomes 2025 with traditional Raoni
The island of Akatokamanava celebrated the last festive event of the year by welcoming the New Year with the traditional Raoni event this week. Nicolea Mateariki reports.
First Pacific branch of NZ group
Today Mike Pero Real Estate (MPRE) officially opened a Cook Islands owned business partnership arrangement between MPRE and Cook Islands Real Estate Limited (CIRE). Were absolutely delighted to add Rarotonga as our first Pacific Island office to our growing base of 23 franchise operators throughout New Zealand and it is a fantastic way to start […]
Sour grapes over dux award
The Ministry of Education and Takitumu Primary School have defended the schools choice of dux at its end of year prizegivings, saying award winners for all their prizes were selected by a number of people and had to meet a number of standards and conditions before they were confirmed. The ministrys and schools comment have […]
Bernard will handle NZ referrals
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the appointment of Bernard Tairea as its new patient transferral officer. Tairea is a Cook Islander who has been based in Auckland as a radio producer and journalist. His new job was initially offered to Atiu mayor Taoro Brown, who eventually turned it down. Tairea was the other most […]
New auditor sets goals in new role
Changes are afoot in the Cook Islands Audit Office with the arrival of new auditor general Allen Parker. Parker spent 12 years working at Audit as the manager of special reviews before leaving to join the Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) in Auckland for two years. He is now back in Rarotonga working […]
3 patients being evacuated to NZ
A Rakahanga youth who fell six metres from a tree and injured his spine will be flown to New Zealand today to receive further medical treatment. The 16-year-old was evacuated by aircraft from Manihiki on Saturday with serious injuries to his back. The youth had lost feeling in his legs after falling from a tree […]
Photos of the year - 2011
A look at 2011 through the lenses of our staff photographers and some of our reader’s contributions. Here’s a selection from the 17,000 plus photos catalogued in our archives throughout what was a photogenic 2011. See also: Photos of the year – 2011 and Photos of the year – 2011 Te Ara Wheke rugby sevens […]
The year that was - headlines
Governments half year economic and fiscal update 2010-11 predicts growth in the economy through new investment in tourism. Prime Minister Henry Puna speaks out for the first time on the first case of HIV diagnosed in the Cook Islands. Puna said the Cook Islands must way up the need to protect a persons identity versus […]
Pawpaw and lime ready for export
The Ministry of Agriculture expects the export of Cook Islands pawpaw to New Zealand to start within the first half of 2012. An extensive pawpaw planting programme supported by Cook Islands government has been underway under the direction of the ministry for a number of months, which is expected to culminate in the export of […]
Fireworks and drumbeats ring in new year
Beach parties, fireworks and drum beats were all the rage as Rarotonga said Kia Orana to 2012. Hundreds flocked to Muri beach on Saturday night for the first fine evening in several days to enjoy the Sails Restaurant Las Vegas themed beach party with many ambling along to Pacific Resort to enjoy the pre-fireworks fire […]
Carter points QSO at Northland
John Carter is absolutely stoked to be made a Companion of the Queens Service Order for his service to New Zealand parliament. I was really chuffed when I got rung I was really stoked and now Im very proud. Carter New Zealands High Commissioner to the Cook Islands has been recognised in the 2012 New […]
Quiz for animals
A quiz night is being planned by the Esther Honey Foundation Animal Clinic to raise money for the neutering, treatment and care of Rarotongas animals. The quiz is scheduled for Saturday January 14 at the Tang Tapas Bar in Arorangis Crown Beach Resort and Spa from 6.30pm. It has an animal fancy dress theme and […]
New machines for Sudso winners
Jason and Thomas Potoru are slowly becoming their mothers good luck charm. After winning a couple of small prizes in their time, the brothers have now won themselves a washing machine for the family. Their mother Tapita Potoru said the pair was usually lucky, but this was the biggest thing they had won so far. […]
The year that was - quotes
"Yes, I had them cut them down. The thing is, if you do something, you get criticised. If you dont, you get criticised. Im willing to take that responsibility. Safety comes first for our people and for our tourists." January 7: Teariki Heather, in response to questions of who cut down the trees along the […]
The year that was - 2010
Devastating floods in Brisbane affect Queensland-based Cook Islanders, but thankfully there are no deaths in the Cook Islands community. A by-election to determine the successful candidate for the Pukapuka seat puts CIP candidate Tekii Lazaro in government. Vaka Marumarua Atua leaves Rarotonga to join her sister vaka in Tahiti, from where the fleet left for […]
Good bloke escapes Beehive
Alfred Ngaro has escaped the Beehives busy environment and is currently holidaying in his native Cook Islands with his family. Ngaro, his wife Mokuina and their children, arrived in Rarotonga on Thursday afternoon. They are staying in Arorangi and plan to spend a few days in Aitutaki next week before returning to Rarotonga and departing […]
Alfred Ngaro's maiden speech in NZ parliament
For his maiden speech in parliament, Ngaro used both New Zealand and Cook Islands Maori sharing the words of his ancestors as they set out on a journey of challenge and change. It is part of the ongoing legacy of our people and I stand in their shadows today. In greeting those in the House […]
Josey honoured
Aitutakis Josephine Lockington has been honoured with the British Empire Medal (BEM) for her service to the public and community. Lockington is one of three 2012 New Year Queens Honours recipients in the Cook Islands. She has long been involved in various community groups within Aitutaki as well as national organisations, including the Girl Guides […]
Bobby Matapo OBE thanks his family
Titikaveka leader Tevai Vaka Matapo known affectionately as Bobby is now an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE). Matapo has been recognised for his service to the community and wider public in the 2012 New Year Queens Honours, announced today. He humbly says to be granted the honour only means […]
Goodbye to dial-up
An era in the Cook Islands digital age has come to an end today with the termination of dial-up internet access in the country. After 14 years in operation, Telecom Cook Islands will officially switch off its dial-up internet services today. A few customers remained on the service until this week, but Telecom sales and […]
Warning to boil water
People at Rarotonga are being urged to drink from bottled water following this weeks heavy downpours and boil any tap water intended for use as drinking water or for cooking. Doctor Rangi Fariu, director of community health services, said animal waste and other contaminants may have seeped into Rarotongas water catchments during this weeks storms. […]
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