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Ash Wednesday- Catholics mark the beginning of lent
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Students gathered at St Joseph’s Cathedral in Rarotonga to mark the symbolic beginning of the season of Lent, and 40 days of fasting.
'I had a feeling I would win something'
Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Winning photographers recognised for capturing Cook Islands summer.
Hot in the kitchen, chefs showcase culinary skills
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Twelve local chefs pulled out all the stops, producing delicious, eye catching culinary delights during the Cook Islands Culinary Championships on Friday.
'No professional misconduct'
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Ousted football executive Tai Nicholas has escaped being struck off as a lawyer – because he did not have a practicing certificate when he made and received allegedly improper payments.
Vet clinic's fur-vent plea
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Te Are Manu veterinary clinic is calling for support for a fulltime vet on Rarotonga.
Helping boys 'find their way'
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Boys and young men feature in all the wrong social statistics. Mona Ioane Jr’s uncle wants to change that.
Fraud probe into ousted Oceania football boss
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Banned football high-flier says cash, gifts and flights for Oceania board members were Pacific culture and custom.
'We ignore the people'
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Outspoken Cabinet minister George Angene says he will vote against a bill to make helmets mandatory on motorbikes on Rarotonga.
'We have only ourselves to blame'
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The community has failed to address the causes of road smashes – and that’s why there is now no choice but to put in place a helmet law to minimise the tragic effects of the crashes.
'Plague that's hit our country'
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Cutting the drink-drive limit to 250mcg is a stopgap measure, but the real solutions will come from our homes, families and communities.
Beauty queen keeps Rarotonga beautiful
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Miss World Oceania Tajiya Sahay isn’t your typical beauty queen: she walks her walk and leads by example.
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.
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