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Muri's own winning master chef
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
At the Muri Night Market, the Pokino family’s garlic prawns are famous – and now we know why.
Ministers' new electric cars
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Prime Minister and three senior ministers are driving new electric cars at a cost of $240,000 to the public.
The tuna are biting!
Monday 1 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Yellowfin tuna are definitely out there and biting with a striking 73kg beauty landed just last week.
Cleaning rubbish to beat rise in fever
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The rise of dengue fever has given new momentum to community clean-up programmes.
From art to engineering, rebirth for Williams
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Former Cultural Development secretary Sonny Williams has taken over an important role with Infrastructure Cook Islands.
Talbot's new call: Keep the money coming
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
After being back on the island for a week, Creative Trail fundraiser James Talbot is eager to get the ball rolling again.
'He was shot in the back' – grieving owner
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
There’s community alarm with three dogs shot and more going missing.
Improvements for the Social Centre
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Sports and community groups have this week learned about a masterplans to redevelop Nikao Social Centre with improved public facilities, infrastructure and coastal protection.
Police called to stand-off with 'wealthy' club
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Takeaways operator says she’s just a young entrepreneur trying to get a start. But she didn’t pay her bills.
Motorbikes parked in cemetery for fallen heroes
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The Returned Services Association is among those clamping down on motorists, as parking heats up as an issue in Rarotonga.
Creative Centre's new boss doesn't hesitate
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Matake Paruru sits quietly and gracefully in her chair and politely shrugs off questions with a soft smile. It’s hard for her to hear, but her pleasure in interacting with other people is hard to mistake.
Students combat bullying
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Bullying is one of students’ greatest concerns in their first year at high school.
Security firm bridges the safety gap
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Last chance to get involved in the Vaka Pride awards. Rarotonga Security does much of its work in the dark of night. But despite that, the role the company plays in keeping Avarua township safe from criminal activities has not gone unnoticed. Its past five years’ work has earned the company a nomination in the prestigious Tupuranga Tangata champion award of the Vaka Pride competition. The Cook Islands Tourism award recognises the efforts of those who keep the community clean and safe.
Market hut rents are set to double
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Small vendors at the Punanga Nui Market are wary of a proposed rent increase.
Campaign to bring home the body of much-loved fire victim
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The family of Here Makita, who died in a tragic house fire, have launched a fundraising campaign to bring home his body from Australia.
Battling a blaze in live drill
Monday 24 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
About 50 local firefighters took part in a live fire exercise at the Rarotonga Airport area on Saturday morning.
Cinema: We were ordered to stop screening Rocketman
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Empire Cinemas have hit back at the Internal Affairs Secretary’s account of the banning of Rocketman.
'Humble' fire victim will be missed
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Jean Marie Williams will miss the weekly calls he used to get from his nephew Here Makita, who perished in a house fire in Australia’s Northern Territory on Wednesday.
Humbled by walker's dedication
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Centre volunteers say they are proud to be a part of a hugely successful fundraising effort – by just one person.
The engagement ring that flew round the world
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Roberta Rangiteavae’s prayers have been answered. The mama who lost her bag during a trip to the Bahamas earlier this year, in it was the diamond engagement ring given to her by her late husband.
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