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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.
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.
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