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'Extremist' landowners behind today's water protest – Govt
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Government has gone on the attack against landowners objecting to the impact of the To Tatou Vai water project on land rights.
Cook Islands News recruiting new editor
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Jonathan Milne, the editor of Cook Islands News, will finish in the role in September.
I am who? It is me, admits businessman
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Katrina Tanirau investigates a whodunnit: the appearance of scores of Biblical messages in public places around Rarotonga.
Water authority won't make a profit, just cover costs
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The new Rarotonga water authority will operate on non-for-profit basis despite charging public for its service.
Cardio Combat kicks off free trial
Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
It’s hard not to break into a sweat just watching people work out during an intense Cardio Combat session.
Final journey home
Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rarotonga will come to a standstill this morning to pay its final respects to fallen paramount chief, Makea Vakatini Joseph Tepo Ariki.
Vaka Pride community strives and thrives
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Vaka Pride committee conducted the final judging for the period of March to June 2020 and yesterday the winners were announced at the Creative Centre.
NZ High Commission revamping dedication to fallen local soldiers
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
New Zealand commissioned the carved gateway and memorial stone at the RSA cemetery to recognise the sacrifice 500 Cook Islanders made in World War 1, the largest Pacific contribution to the Great War.
'No extension on helmets'
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Police will not accept any excuse from motorcyclists who fail to comply with the law when helmets are made compulsory on August 1.
Planting and giving
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Patricia and Amaru Opara of Tupapa felt blessed to receive taro from grower Marsh Tamatea yesterday.
Vakatini Joseph Ariki passes away
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Ariki Makea Vakatini Joseph Tepo Ariki passed away yesterday morning at the age of 83 at Rarotonga hospital.
PM pays tribute to fallen Niue leader
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
On behalf of the people of Cook Islands and the Government, Prime Minister Henry Puna has expressed his deepest sympathies on the recent passing of Niue’s former Premier Sir Toke Tufukia Talagi KNZM.
Tuteru shares his ukulele magic
Thursday 16 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Teaching people to play the ukulele had always been a dream for local musician Kutia Tuteru.
Flag raising strengthens Aust-Cook Islands links
Thursday 16 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Thanks to Duke Burgess and TeAroa Tuarae-White, the Australian flag is now flying high outside the new Australian High Commission in Rarotonga.
Future CEOs in the making
Thursday 16 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Success comes to those who work hard and dare to dream.
Empowering youth at Red Cross camp
Wednesday 15 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Fifteen-year-old Maire Wilson believes that the generation of youth today have social barriers because they don’t get out much.
Keeping warm and cosy in winter
Wednesday 15 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
This winter, some lucky kids will snuggle up to clean and soft cuddly toys donated by the community.
Celebrating the golden years
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Matavera residents aged 60 plus were acknowledged and celebrated by their small community on Saturday afternoon.
Kiribati community celebrate their country's independence
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Over 200 members of the Cook Islands Kiribati community joined their fellow countrymen from around the world to mark their 41st independence celebration.
Marsters of the universe
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Marsters families commemorated the first anniversary of the opening of their Palmerston Island hostel on Rarotonga, with a small gathering of about 100 people.
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