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Too hot in the kitchen
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Chefs Association has heeded weather warnings and postponed today’s cooking championship and expo until Friday.
Bid to sail vaka in international waters
Monday 17 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Traditional Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua is all set for a new skipper with the assistance of Maritime Cook Islands.
Names of Cook Islands war dead inscribed in history
Monday 17 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has accepted the New Zealand Defence Force’s recommendation to add the names of six Cook Islands army privates to their records.
Valentine's Day wedding
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
After 17 years of being together and working hard to ensure they have a beautiful family together, Stewart Pita and Apii Tua decided to tie the knot.
Getting you home safely
Friday 14 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Recent spate of fatal accidents has spurred a Rarotonga resident to start sober driving service on the island.
Harbour upgrade for new police patrol boat
Friday 14 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Work has begun on upgrading the water and power lines at Avatiu harbour in preparation for the new police patrol boat. The tail end of ex-tropical Cyclone Sarai smashed the western side of Rarotonga on New Year’s Day. With boats docked in the port hammered by the sea swells; the police patrol boat Te Kukupa shunted its mooring due to the extreme weather. Pictured here are workers constructing the bollard. The contractor for the project is the McConnell Dowell Construction Company. 20021306
'Vaka Boom' to get families together
Friday 14 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Tonight, parents and their children can spend a special time together at the Vaka Boom Family Youth night event.
Home away from home
Thursday 13 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Family of Belgian tourist who is buried here pays tribute to ‘his paradise’.
Chefs set to cook up a storm
Thursday 13 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Kimi Ona was raised in an environment of cooks. For her preparing and cooking food was a family affair and part of her daily life.
New lease of life for meeting house
Thursday 13 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Village elders plan to revive a popular meeting place for young ones.
'Political will' key to drive anti-corruption
Thursday 13 February 2020 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna along with other Pacific leaders have stressed “political will” the key to drive anti-corruption in the region.
Rainbow tivaevae
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Cook Islanders take part in the gay pride march focussing on inequities still experienced in the rainbow community.
Dream come true for new shelter manager
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
“When this role came up, I felt it was the perfect fit for me,” says Cook Islands SPCA new shelter manager, Carla Harp.
Making law more accessible for all
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A team of legal officers from Australia are in the country looking over the consolidation of law books at the Parliament.
Marlin galore at fishing comp
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Fishing enthusiasts are looking forward to the inaugural marlin tournament on Aitutaki.
Report commends 'Atea' as Maori name for Cook Islands
Monday 10 February 2020 | Published in Local
Leaders have shortlisted Maori alternatives to complement the nation’s English name.
Top anglers in memorial fishing comp
Saturday 8 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pictured is Buckley Junior with a speared mahimahi. He is one of the many experienced fishermen who will partake in the first Rarotonga fishing event of the year to be held today. Spear fishing, poito (traditional method) and rod n reel will be accepted for the annual Gordon Murray competition. In partnership with the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club, the day long fishing contest will run from 6am to 6pm. All fish must be weighed in the club during these hours. Prize giving will begin at 7pm. The heaviest fish and heaviest aggregate categories will share in a prize pool of $5000, which include great prizes from Vonnia’s and the Murray family.
Support for new mobility equipment
Friday 7 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Rehabilitation service provider Te Vaerua has received a major support in their effort to purchase new mobility equipment.
'Western diet threat to our quality of life'
Friday 7 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Western diet and lifestyle ‘threatens Polynesian quality of life’, traditional leader warns. Jonathan Milne reports from New Zealand.
Nurturing the work of non-government organisations
Thursday 6 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Working together to better community-based organisations and nurture them is the mission of the Pacific Islands Association of Non-Government Organisations (PIANGO).
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