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Flower power at the market
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Published in Local
The head garland – ‘ei katu or ‘ei upoko – along with the neck garlands – ‘ei kaki or ‘ei karaponga – are the Cook Islands’ most colourful icons. They are also one of the first examples of Cook Islands culture tourists experience on arrival.
Cooks offer world a guiding light at morning prayers
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Five “excited” women of the Girl Guides Association have showcased Cook Islands pearls, ‘ei and other treasures at the 13th Asia Pacific Regional Conference and the Young Women’s Event in Taipei.
Hundreds of Jehovah's witnesses swell Rarotonga population for regional gathering
Monday 9 September 2019 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s Jehovah’s Witnesses following swelled from 300 to 1700 at the weekend as brothers and sisters from all over the world gathered for a regional convention in Avarua.
Newspaper a first draft of history
Monday 9 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Archivists’ work to scan and digitise Cook Islands News editions dating back to March 1957 has been made faster and easier with the Ministry of Culture’s new Scansnap SV600 technology.
Taking the high road
Monday 9 September 2019 | Published in Local
Two mature coconut palms shading the road at Tupapa were the latest collateral damage in the widening of Rarotonga’s main thoroughfare.
Women police: 'You can do it'
Saturday 7 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cancy Maro signed up for the police to follow in the footsteps of her grandfather.
Family offer donation to Are Pa Metua
Friday 6 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Are Pa Metua were delighted to receive a package dry goods from the Tupa family reunion.
Takitumu voluntary constables powerless
Friday 6 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The warrants of Takitumu Vaka voluntary police constables have not been renewed.
Cooks' animal champions are teaming up
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
As a puppy, Mojo was found lost and wandering on a beach; now he is about about to be adopted. Seb was abandoned, injured, as a pub. Now he’s looking for a home.
Merchant seamen remembered
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Published in Local
A small but moving ceremony was held at the Cook islands RSA yesterday when a group of people associated with the sea gathered to honour the thousands of merchant mariners who lost their lives in times of war.
Old justice building to be demolished
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The old justice building in Avarua that has been used for Te Mato Vai project storage is to be partially demolished.
All sizzle and no steak: Firms support school
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
St Joseph’s Primary school has received a donation of $1,719.80 from Prime Foods suppliers Grandpa Sausages and Fresha Exports that will be used to purchase a reading resource kit.
LGBTQI vision of equality
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
“Equality for all” is the vision of the Te Tiare association, the Cook Islands Rainbow group.
Raro dog Rocky happy in home
Monday 2 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
A week ago, there were fears Raro dog Rocky would be put down after menacing a couple of local men. Now, the news is happier.
Mirella, you shall go to the ball – and wow them!
Saturday 31 August 2019 | Published in Local
Mirella Mairi’s mother was a professional seamstress and she insisted daughter learn the art.
Day means celebrating family, God tradition
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Aneru Tautu loves his God and his family. And the family is a healthy-sized one.
Making Father's Day special
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Reece Napa used to make breakfast for his dad and spend the day with him and just “hang out”. Sadly, his father has passed on – and Napa misses the fun times they had, the good company and the laughs.
Let your child lead
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Speech and language therapist Hannah Perry has arrived to assist families and educators to learn and develop communication skills with children who have language difficulties.
Accused 'healer' wants to come home
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
A “faith healer” charged with indecently assaulting a female patient has asked to be allowed to return home to Cook Islands.
Water agency: 'We want people to know we exist'
Thursday 29 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Cook Islander Adrian Teotahi designed a new To Tatou Vai logo to give identity to the island’s water authority.
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