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Trade Day provides platform for new businesses
Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, Local, National
The annual BCI Trade Days got off to a perfect start on Tuesday and will continue today, giving stallholders, market vendors, and entrepreneurs a platform to sell their products and grow their names.
A tribute to the people
Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Cook Islands proudly celebrated the Constitution Day yesterday, marking the country’s 56 years of self-governance in true island style with drums, songs and dance.
Ngatangiia benefit from Japan grant
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Government of Japan officially handed over the Ngatangiia-Matavera Health Centre and the associated upgrades to toilet and netball court facilities to the executives of Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau and Ngatangiia-Matavera Sports Association.
Nosey, the seal, extends his ‘holiday’
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The visiting seal has been on holiday in Rarotonga for officially three weeks now after swimming all the way from New Zealand to suntan and wave to locals and tourists at the Avarua harbour.
Pavilion named after former Cook Islands leader
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The pavilion built at the Constitution Park has been named in honour of the country’s first leader, Albert Henry.
Marumaru Atua returns from 48-day Taua e Moana voyage
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Sailing through good wind, rain and rough seas, Vaka Marumaru Atua returned safely to Rarotonga early yesterday morning, having successfully completed a 48-day Taua e Moana voyage to the Northern group islands.
Pille heading back to NZ
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Acting Infrastructure Cook Islands secretary Willem Pille has ruled himself out of contention for the top job after announcing his intention to return to New Zealand.
NZ Minister in Cooks on official visit
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
New Zealand Minister Munokoapoto (Poto) Williams, who is of Cook Islands descent, met Prime Minister Mark Brown on her first official visit to the country this week.
Traditional healer found guilty
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A 65-year-old traditional healer will be sentenced next week for putting his finger in the victim’s genitalia saying it was part of his therapy, describing it as ‘similar to a smear (test)’. Caleb Fotheringham reports.
EU purse seine fishing deal extended
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The European Union (EU) and the Cook Islands have extended a “sustainable” fisheries partnership by three years.
Daily diary from the crew of vaka Marumaru Atua
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
An ongoing recap from the crew of vaka Marumaru Atua, who are currently sailing to the Northern Group of the Pa Enua.
Kiribati community celebrates with song and dance
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Visitors and friends from Rarotonga joined the Cook Islands Kiribati community as they celebrated their country’s 42nd independence over the weekend.
Maori King here for Te Maeva Nui celebrations
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Wednesday's rainy weather did not dampen the smiles of the New Zealand Maori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII, his wife Makau Ariki Atawhai and family members who arrived in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon.
Grant to boost Cook Islands Covid-19 preparedness
Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands is set to receive a portion of US$20.8 million (NZ$29.9m) Covid-19 related funding.
Fitness group moves muscle for worthy cause
Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga-based fitness group is taking time off their daily grind to help raise funds for Autism Cook Islands’ awareness programme.
New logo for Moana Foundation
Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Moana Foundation has chosen a winning logo for their logo design competition.
Cook Islands sailor proud to deliver vaccine support
Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Four sailors of Cook Islands heritage were involved in the mission to deliver Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to remote islands in the South Pacific including Palmerston.
Better safe than sorry in Rarotonga's dangerous reef passages
Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Local tour guides are becoming concerned at the number of overseas visitors seen swimming out through some of the dangerous passages in Rarotonga’s lagoons unsupervised.
Support local, buy local at Trade Days
Tuesday 27 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Fifty-five vendors have been confirmed for next week’s Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) Go Local Experience Trade Days.
Climate change warrants greater fisheries conservation, NGO says
Tuesday 27 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Environmental factors, including climate change, are affecting catches for local fishermen and more needs to be done to ensure Pacific tuna stocks remain healthy, says an official with the World Wildlife Fund.
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