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Barge to be sold
Tuesday 4 June 2019 | Published in Local
It is understood Cook Islands only barge, the 46-metre Layar Mas, is currently in the process of being sold to a buyer from the Bahamas.
Opera singers wow local crowd
Tuesday 4 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The National Auditorium dome came alive on Friday night as 10 talented Pasifika Opera singers put on a moving performance to mark a decade of the BCI Opera in Rarotonga.
Meth doco screening on CITV
Saturday 1 June 2019 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Television is this weekend lending its support to the “Meth Menace” campaign against methamphetamine.
Water disinfection explained
Saturday 1 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Entertainment, Local, National, Weekend
Do we need to disinfect our drinking water? Several reports have highlighted the need to improve the quality of the drinking water throughout the Cook Islands – Rarotonga and the Pa Enua. In Rarotonga work has started on the provision of a more robust supply of water with better distribution and increased water storage for times of drought.
Bougainville maintains French ties
Friday 31 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The French Navy patrol boat Bougainville arrived at Avatiu harbour on Wednesday for its routine visit to strengthen links between the two countries.
Designer shirts showcased
Friday 31 May 2019 | Published in Local
Shane Andrew, creative designer of local men’s clothing Label ‘Sabati’, has joined the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) opera in Rarotonga showcase this year.
CITC serves wine match for opera
Friday 31 May 2019 | Published in Local
CITC Liquor are supporting the BCI Opera in Rarotonga in 2019 with Lawsons Dry Hill estate Wines.
Marumaru Atua crew in high spirits
Friday 31 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The vaka Marumaru Atua is moving further east towards the Cook Islands, according to the crews’ journal updates they hope they are moving towards home waters.
Draft seabed bill now available for feedback
Friday 31 May 2019 | Published in Local
The new Seabed Minerals (SBM) draft bill is now available on the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) website.
Marae Moana Act draws criticism
Thursday 30 May 2019 | Published in Local
A workshop attended by community leaders and fisheries experts last week poked holes in the idea that the Marae Moana Act, which prioritises conservation in the Cook Islands’ marine space, restricts the country’s earning potential.
Talbot completes 3000 km
Thursday 30 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has walked 3000 kilometres through and is expected to be in Cape Reinga on June 11.
Pasifika Opera stars in Rarotonga
Thursday 30 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The amazing voices of Pasifika Opera singers will grace the Cook Islands once again.
Teau Vainetini Tivaivai on exhibit
Wednesday 29 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Teau Vainetini tivaivai (hand embroidery) sewing group of Puaikura are exhibiting their beautiful creative pieces at the Calvary Hall this week until Friday.
History preserved in ancient stones
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands National Museum received a unique set of ancient stone adze heads and pounders last week. The four large ancient stone adzes and two stone pounders were gifted by Vaine Veiao on behalf of the Teariki Veiao family. The stone adzes are ancient cutting tools similar to an axe.
A feast of taste and culinary art
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Published in Local
A feast of culinary art and fine dining was enjoyed at a classy dinner party in aid of young kayakers on Saturday night.
Concerns over water safety continue
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism says there are severe gaps in our laws and regulations regarding water safety.
NES celebrates biodiversity day
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The National Environment Service (NES) together with director Nga Puna celebrated International Biodiversity Day last Wednesday evening to commemorate the occasion in the Cook Islands, hosting a special event at their headquarters in Tupapa.
Te Vaerua receives grant for rehabilitation work
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Service is back in business and is now operating from their new premises at 48a Pokoinu Road in Nikao.
Tanga joins sailing school vessel
Sunday 26 May 2019 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources’ assistant VMS analyst Tanga Morris joined the Sea Education Association’s (SEA) Sailing School Vessel (SSV) Brigantine Robert C. Seamans when it departed Avatiu Harbour on Wednesday for Palmerston Island.
First designer event Te Ata o Avaiki
Saturday 25 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Empowering and inspiring emerging Cook Islands designers through culture and environment to promote creativity in fashion, is the theme behind a new event initiated by the Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD).
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