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Gifts for Are Pa Metua gratefully received
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pa metua or older persons at the Are Pa Metua Centre will now be able to make a cup of tea and have the convenience of a water machine to satisfy their thirst.
Kia Orana
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Veronica Tangitamaine Rere George hand signs ‘Kia Orana’ to promote International Sign Language Week with a smile on her face and love in her heart.
A peaceful place to relax
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A team from Landholdings Ltd is working on a recreational picnic area at Papua Vai Marere, previously known as Wigmore’s Waterfall in Vaimaanga.
A life dedicated to education
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The late Te Hau Arii Te Mahara Karotaua Pero Tamarua, also affectionately known as Aunty Maara Karotaua dedicated her career to education.
Time for warning is over: Police gearing up to apply helmet law
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
With most retailers around Rarotonga carrying stock, Cook Islands Police says it will begin enforcing the mandatory helmet law as of October 1.
Pre-loved fashion team supports Creative Centre
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A successful pre-loved fashion pop-up shop sale has donated 15 per cent of each item sold to the Creative Centre.
Filipino expatriate workers return home
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Eleven Filipino expatriate workers returned to their home country yesterday.
Triumphant return for super mum
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
Although Merita Wi-Kaitaia is separated from her partner indefinitely because of Covid-19 travel restrictions, she and her baby Esther came home to Rarotonga to thrilled family members and friends yesterday.
Island night for Israel
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
There will be an island night with a difference on Rarotonga tomorrow as many gather to support a fundraising dinner for Israel and the Jewish people.
Kia Orana Plus prepares businesses for 'new normal'
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Forty participants from 21 businesses on the island of Aitutaki participated in the Kia Orana Plus rapid training programme that was held this week.
Police reform urgent, says MP
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
The country’s police force is in urgent need of an overhaul, says Ngatangiia Member of Parliament Tama Tuavera.
Shooting dogs 'not the answer'
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Pet dog shooting in Matavera ignites calls from Te Are Manu for people fed up with roaming dogs not to take matters into their own hands.
Cute and healthy
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Martha Teaurere and her now 10-month-old daughter Calicia Nooroa arrived on Rarotonga in February for a holiday and unfortunately got held up on the island due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Iaveta Short's memoir 'highly recommended'
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Former politician Iaveta Short’s new book False Start in Paradise received positive feedback at its launch this week.
Black and white but still beautiful
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Rarotonga mamas, from left, Tangi Foster Nicholas, Teremoana Ngatamariki, Tutu Pokoina and Ngametua Terei meet at the Punanga Nui Market for the weekly catch up session.
Dr Williams' final farewell
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Dr Joe Williams was laid to rest yesterday at a small private service that was held under the present Covid-19 Alert Level 2 restrictions in Auckland.
Hine's Halo made with love
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
It was in December last year that Reihana Koteka-Wiki and her mum Emmy began making island scrunchies to fundraise for the maternity ward at Rarotonga Hospital.
Taro takers 'forgiven'
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tangi and Junior Mataio have forgiven whoever stole their dry taro plants last week.
Iro Maroroa reels in big one
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Iro Maroroa claimed the heaviest fish prize with a 25.2kg yellow fin tuna on Saturday September 12 for the annual Bond Store ‘Steinlager’ Fishing tournament.
All go at Avatiu Harbour
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
It was all hands on deck at the Avatiu wharf on Monday.
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