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Walker's personal motivation
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has walked the length of New Zealand to raise funds for the Creative Centre. Only now has his family revealed the personal impetus that put an extra spring in his step.
Talbot is back in Raro
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail endurance walker James Talbot returned to Rarotonga this morning – and after spending more time away from his kids than he expected, he’s looking forward to just one thing.
The challenge: Talbot walks, money talks
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Gentle and softly spoken, Margarita Taitua Vaetoru was so incredibly moved by James Talbot’s 3200km trek the length of New Zealand that she persuaded her family of three to come together and donate $320 towards Rarotonga’s Creative Centre.
Celeb chef plans to catch and cook Aitutaki's finest seafood
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Published in Local
Renowned chef Al Brown is coming to Aitutaki’s 5-star Pacific Resort to host an exclusive $125-a-head cocktail reception and dinner.
T&M Heather assists with CITC vehicle
Thursday 13 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
TIP-TRUCK: T&M Heather assisted in righting a CITC truck that tipped over yesterday afternoon.
3200km mission accomplished
Thursday 13 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
After covering 3,029,385 steps on the 3200 kilometre track, it was finally mission accomplished for James Talbot who completed The Creative Trail in New Zealand on Tuesday (NZ time).
Badminton, beaches and sunbathing
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Mention badminton as a tourist attraction, and people might assume you were referring to the Badminton equestrian trials in England.
Day 135: Triumphant Talbot reaches New Zealand's northernmost tip
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has reached his final stop, Cape Reinga after days of walking on the 3200 kilometre Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
Benefit to cover teens to age 16
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The child welfare benefit will be extended to cover teenagers up to their 16th birthday.
Children skipping school for funerals
Monday 10 June 2019 | Published in Local
Cooks kids are falling behind in school, taking time out to attend week-long wakes for distant relatives across the Pacific.
Bid to stop arsons at 13 solar schools
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Thirteen schools have been assisted by the Bank of the South Pacific after solar lights were installed last month: nine in Rarotonga and four in Aitutaki.
Girl saves the life of a kukupa fledgling
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Cook Islands’ most colourful native bird, the kukupa, will always be held close to the hearts of the Rarotonga and Atiu communities – and one young Rarotonga girl has proved it.
Day 130: Step up! Support calls as walker braves storms
Friday 7 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A Cook Islands endurance walker is braving massive storms as he tried to complete the last few days of walking the length of New Zealand.
Urgent call to stop tourists disturbing turtles
Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
‘Rarotonga is now lost to turtles’ Rarotonga is “lost” as a turtle nesting site – but the battle is on to save their habitats in other islands.
Social Centre is not a rubbish tip
Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Those using the Social Centre area in Arorangi are urged to take responsibility and stop using it as a waste dumping ground.
League legend shares glory
Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Published in Local
Rau Nga was a pivot of play in Cook Islands rugby league – but not on the field.
'Starting an airline like jumping off a cliff'
Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS aviation stalwart Ewan Smith has spent his life getting Cook Islanders airborne – whether as pilots or air travellers – and it’s to them he has dedicated his Queen’s Birthday honour.
Day 128: Talbot walks into storm, end in sight
Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Just a week to go and Creative Trail walker James Talbot will be reuniting with his family.
Tupapa MP Maggie grateful for donations
Tuesday 4 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Minister George (Maggie) Angene in his capacity as the member of Parliament for Tupapa-Maraerenga, recently put a call out to businesses to assist in a drive for new equipment and machinery to help with the cleaning and maintenance of the village.
Talbot: 10-days to complete walk
Tuesday 4 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has less than ten days left to complete his mission of raising $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
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