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National
Ribbons of Hope Ball Moves to Tamarind House
Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is delighted to announce that the Ribbons of Hope: Early Detection Ball will now be held at the picturesque Tamarind House on Saturday, November 30.
Nukutere College celebrates achievements
Nukutere College held its highly anticipated annual prizegiving ceremony yesterday celebrating the academic, cultural, and sporting achievements of its students.
No crashes or burglaries
A weekend free of motor vehicle crashes and burglaries was welcomed by police. Police also made special mention of rugby league grand finals spectators who were well behaved. However, four people were caught in contempt of court for breaching their curfew, which was imposed as a condition of bail. Two curfew violators were caught when […]
Pensioner shopping scheme proves popular
Foodland launched its new programme for pensioners yesterday, generating buzzing excitement among its elderly shoppers. Manager Donna Gotty said that the turnout was so strong that both she and representatives at BCI ran out of vouchers by mid-afternoon. More have been printed and are on hand for those who couldn’t make it to town yesterday. […]
Vaka voyagers at anchor in Papeete
The vaka voyaging fleet of Hine Moana (Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu crew), Uto Ni Yalo (Fiji), Te Matau a Maui (Aotearoa), Faafaite (Tahiti) and the Cook Islands vaka Marumaru are currently anchored in Papeete after a short journey from Moorea. The vaka crews are expected to sail to Raiatea on May 19 where the fleet […]
More bites at night
Light those mosquito coils and pull down those nets, there is a new night-biting mosquito about. Hot on the wings of the night-biting Culex, which has recently made its presence felt, comes the Nocturnal Aedes mosquito (Aedes nocturnes). The attached photo was taken in Tupapa recently, is the Nocturnal Aedes Mosquito (Aedes nocturnus) well-known to […]
Plea for pounamu
A pair of Kiwi vacationers to Rarotonga are seeking help or information regarding a lost pounamu or greenstone taunga. Isaac Paul, from Onehunga in Auckland, reckons he lost his precious pendant last week, and says he could have left it at Coconut Tours, Highland Paradise, Cafe Salsa or Crown Beach. He isn’t upset because the […]
Roadshow aims to increase ticket sales
Attendees at a meeting to finalise roadshow arrangements included Liana Scott of Muri Beach Hotel, Tanya Savage from Raina Lagoon Villas, Charleen Heather from Club Raro and Thomas Koteka of Pacific Resort. .jpg “/> Cook Island Tourism has announced the full details of a roadshow to promote the new direct flights from Sydney to Rarotonga. […]
Mentoring scheme to help boost economy
Plans to help boost the country’s economy one business at a time are developing well, according to the man who has been tasked with setting up the scheme. Ian Furlong, manager of the Pacific Business Mentoring Programme, was in the country last week setting up a business mentoring scheme for small businesses in the Cook […]
54 join Vaevae Challenge
A total of 54 walking teams, including 11 from the ministry of health, will be pounding the road for this year’s Vaevae Challenge initiative. The challenge was launched on Monday in partnership with the Hash House Harriers running group. Ministry of health nutritionist Karen Tairea says the launch was a fantastic way to kick-start the […]
Vigil for HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS supporters are encouraged to attend a candlelight service this weekend in memory of those who have been affected by the global pandemic. The function will take place on Sunday at 6 pm at the Pacific Islands AIDS Foundation (PIAF) office in Tupapa. Speakers will include Pastor Eliu Eliu, Dr May Aung and Niki Rattle […]
Recyclable jewellery judged
Allandra Donnelly models her beautiful ear-rings and necklace. 6 “/> The first ever recyclable jewellery competition, called Te Akatauira, was held on Tuesday at Cafe Salsa. Students from across the island exhibited their creations. The night’s events began with a pure then the students were treated to their pizzas, a quiz, a fashion show and […]
Can you refuse to accept coins?
Telecom Cook Islands staff could have legally refused to accept the 5668 10c coins paid against an account this week, because they were not ‘legal tender’ for making a payment of that amount ($566.80). All New Zealand banknotes in circulation can be used to pay for goods and debts of any amount and a seller […]
Salsa dancing a hit
Spanish dancers Ismael Vallve and Merce Paspor have been getting locals to shake their booties salsa style this week and their saucy dance is proving to be a hit with gym goers. The couple from Barcelona are on a three-week holiday on the island and were keen to share their love of salsa with the […]
Paying the price 1000 times over
One rather peeved Telecom customer decided to get one back at the company. He was already unhappy with a number of things, including “slow internet, your monopoly enabled pricing and your Pooh-Bah letters to the editor as if it were 1910 and not 2010”. But the final straw was a purported newsletter he was forced […]
45 medal haul for CI taekwon do
The team of 36 Cook Islands taekwon-do students arrived home last week with an impressive 45 medal haul from the Star Series tournament in Auckland. The tournament followed the student’s belt grading sessions. The students trained extremely hard together throughout the week, including being guests at a number of different clubs, with numerous black belt […]
College encourages community support
Tereora College is promoting positive learning outcomes for its students by holding vaka information meetings this week. Tonight the third vaka meeting will take place at the Ngatangiia/Matavera clubhouse from 6pm. Principal of the national college, Teaea Parima, said Tuesday evening’s meeting at the Sinai Hall in Maraerenga went well and he expected the Puaikura […]
Community helps Red Cross celebrate milestone
The Cook Islands community paid its respects to the Red Cross this week in honour of World Red Cross Day and the Cook Islands branch’s 21st birthday. Saturday’s roadside Red Cross activity, which had 13 teams tackling a number of challenges, including shelter-building and mock medical response, was a success, full of fun and sun […]
Stoddart on spending watchdog body
Former Inland Revenue collector Geoff Stoddart has been appointed a member of the Public Expenditure Review Committee (PERC). Chair of the committee, Marie Francis announced his appointment made by PERCA (PERC and Audit) minister Wilkie Rasmussen as a replacement for Kevin Carr who had been on the committee since November 2008. Carr resigned from PERC […]
Fun, education all part of World Red Cross Day
We started the day with the opening prayer by the CICC Orometua Nikao Oire, Happy Birthday song to Red Cross, cutting of the cake by Red Cross visitors, Aurelia Balpe from Federation of Red Cross in Suva, Nicolas Bonvin from International Committee of Red Cross Suva, Dr Khalid from Suva, Nga Jessie President CIRC and […]
Photo exhibition opens
Snap, a photographic group show by local photographers will have its preview exhibition this Saturday. Works by 13 up-and-coming and established photographers will go on display in what should be a colourful show at The Art Studio in Arorangi. Gallery owner Kay George will have some of her photographic works on display along with pieces […]
From mangos to i'i time
If you’re one of the lucky ones, you’ll still have one or two precious mangoes on your tree at the end of what has been a magnificent fruit season in Rarotonga. In past years strong winds around September/October have blown flowers and small fruit from trees, but the island was spared any major blows this […]
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