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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.
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.
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