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Aere ra Fa'afaite: Voyaging leader Pa Ariki tells of her pride
Wednesday 28 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Fa’afaite, the double-hulled vaka from Tahiti, left our shores yesterday morning after an intimate farewell ceremony at the harbour attended by Pa Ariki, Karika Ariki, Vakatini Ariki, Marumaru Atua crew and friends.
Plan to ban tourists from risky passage
Wednesday 28 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
A proposed ra’ui on the Ava’avaroa passage to ban all activity is looming over tour operators.
Owners told: List Avana Pt as heritage site
Wednesday 28 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The owners who leased land at Avana Point to a wealthy expat have been encouraged to register the historic site for protection.
Stars as accurate as instruments
Tuesday 27 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tahitian vaka Fa’afaite leaves Rarotonga this morning – captained by a well-loved member of the Cook Islands Marumaru Atua crew.
Last-ditch bid to save dog from death row
Monday 26 August 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Owners should be taught to properly feed and exercise their dogs, rather than police shooting angry canines, argues a dog rescuer.
'Shut liquor stores' to save lives
Monday 26 August 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Massive cut-back in numbers of alcohol licences would reduce crash toll, Road Safety council told.
Village bags tourism prizes with woven baskets
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A Cook Islands Tourism led community outreach initiative is making a positive impact on Aitutaki.
Beauty queens: There can only be … two
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
“Beauty is truth, truth beauty, that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.” That was the 19th Century poet John Keats’ definition of beauty. But reigning Miss Cook Islands Lydia Simonis-Tariu goes one better.
$350,000 bitumen truck finally arrives in Cooks
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Road works in Rarotonga are expected to pick up speed following the arrival of the long-awaited bitumen sprayer truck and mobile kettle.
Market vendors present united front
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Punanga Nui market vendors turned out in force for a special meeting with management, and agreed to nominate a committee to represent themselves.
Jehovah's Witness expect 2000 to convention
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Members from other denominations are welcome to join next month’s Jehovah’s Witnesses regional convention.
Pastor Eliu: 'A ready smile, and welcoming laughter'
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Usually seen on his motorcycle with his beaming smile and a nod from his shiny head, a popular gentle man, Pastor Eliu Eliu will be missed.
Our fire fighters can save lives – expert
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Using local firefighters as first attenders at road accidents here can be effective in improving victims’ survival chances, says a Fire and Emergency NZ boss.
Raro dog has ugly side, warn officers
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Police are in talks to hand over responsibility for dog control to a private security company, as public concerns grow over dogs running wild, causing crashes and attacking tourists.
Australia's fortune is Raro's
Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
When Australian nurse Nicole Brown came to Rarotonga for a holiday, she fell in love with the country. Now, she has been fundraising to donate medical supplies to the local community.
'Every dog should have a home'
Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Give us a call. That’s the message from the SPCA, after they worked with vets to nurse a miserable, mangy Raro dog back to health.
HMNZ Otago captain urges Cook Islanders to join the navy
Tuesday 20 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
When the HMNZS Otago set sail from Rarotonga yesterday, the Kiwi and Cook Islands crew onboard had won more than the rugby – they’d won hearts and minds with their friendly demeanours.
Warriors of the sea
Tuesday 20 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tourists and locals alike will enter Cook Islands waters safe in the knowledge some of the world’s best life guards are watching over them.
Cooks hold special place in navy commander's heart
Saturday 17 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Officers and crew of the Royal NZ Navy patrol vessel HMNZS Otago are in town this weekend for a break, after a long stint out on fisheries patrol in the high seas.
Whopper of a wahoo
Friday 16 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
With the biggest annual Gary Parlour Wahoo fishing competition on next weekend, this 48.4kg whopper has come in early.
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