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Mad rush for helmets
Wednesday 29 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
William Taripo was one of the first customers to receive his preordered motorcycle helmet from local store Raromart.
Tajiya Sahay's Miss World beauty crown blooms longer
Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tajiya Sahay is not only Cook Islands’s most celebrated beauty queen – but she will now be the longest-serving.
'I am not an extremist'
Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
A small group of protesters marched down the main street of Avarua this weekend, objecting to the impact of the To Tatou Vai water project on land rights.
A horse, of course
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Kanela, Bella and Beauty are the last surviving horses on the island.
Hundreds show Pride in defence of human rights
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Fifty-three teams of rainbows, unicorns, fairies and other colourful characters hit the course at Rarotonga Golf Club yesterday to show their support for Pride Cook Islands.
Churches split on seabed mining
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Differing views among main churches on harvesting undersea minerals.
Trust is a big deal for young
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Red Cross trains teens to realise their potential.
'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.
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