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Arriving just in time
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
MOTHER’S Day is this Sunday,and Cook Islanders all over the world are dipping into their pockets to say thank you to their mums. Sandra Lazaro (right) with her new baby girl Shirley Haven Napa who entered the world on Tuesday night about 11.40pm is celebrating Mother's Day with her new born.
Day 100: For Talbot winter is coming
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot is battling painfully disorienting wilderness and homesickness as he hurries to complete New Zealand’s 3200 Te Araroa Trail before the worst of winter.
Workers Assn 'cosmetic' – Herman
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A rift has widened in the top-level advisory board charged with safeguarding employees’ wellbeing, with accusations flying of incompetence and denial of workers’ rights.
Cruise ship arrives today
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Luxury cruise ship Paul Gauguin is expected to arrive in Rarotonga for a day-long visit today.
Language, culture and careers: Clark
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Helen Clark’s ‘Women in Politics’ presentation hosted by the Cook Islands National Council of Women at Tamarind House on April 27 drew a large number of women keen to listen to her views. The audience was then invited to pose questions to Clark regarding issues of concern to them. Below is a second excerpt from the Q&A session that took place. The first excerpt was published in Saturday’s edition.
Clark addresses women's questions
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Helen Clark’s ‘Women in Politics’ presentation hosted by the Cook Islands National Council of Women at Tamarind House last Saturday, drew a large number of women keen to listen to her views. The audience was then invited to pose questions to Clark regarding issues of concern to them. Below is an excerpt from the Q&A session that took place.
New executives for women's association
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Business & Professional Women’s Association (CIBPW) held their annual general meeting earlier in the week to welcome their new executives for 2019.
A decade of opera shows
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Published in Local
Motone Productions celebrates 10 years of Opera in Rarotonga with renewed support from the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI).
Concerns raised about safety in passage
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Published in Local
The dangers of Avaavaroa passage are well known on Rarotonga, especially among fishermen and local Temurimotia/Vaimaanga residents.
Sisters celebrate major milestone
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Still looking vibrant, sisters Mareta Queenie Pirangi (99 years) and Teuira-o-te-Rangi Pirake-Taikakara (90 years) both born on April 22nd, celebrated their birthdays on Easter Monday at Te Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi.
40 days left for Talbot
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has 40 days left to complete his walk on the 3200 kilometre Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
Cook Islanders receive Queen's honours
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Vaine Arai Areora received the Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to the Cook Islands community and sport.
Construction company supports dance show
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
For the first time McConnell Dowell are sponsors of the Te Mire ‘Ura cultural dance show that begins tonight at the National Auditorium.
Day 93: Talbot passes 1500km mark
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has passed the 1500 kilometre mark of the Te Araroa Trail as he reached Hauhungaroa Route campsite on Tuesday.
Clark raises important issues
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark, met with the National Council of Women (NCW) on Saturday during her whirlwind visit to the Cook Islands last week.
Quarantine training for biosecurity officers
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Ministry of Agriculture staff members who are currently taking part in a two-day training have been advised to use the knowledge they gain from the training in their daily work.
Feedback on exports from northern group
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The residents of Manihiki and Rakahanga were recently consulted on how the Punanga Nui Market can help them sell their craft, produce and fish in Rarotonga.
Talbot: Another day of walking in the rain
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
On Day 92, Creative Trail walker James Talbots made his way from Tongariro forest to Taumaranui.
Cook Islander receives Master of Aviation
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Born and raised on Rarotonga, Nikau Edward Tangaroa, the son of the late Papa Nikau Tangaroa and Mama Ina, recently graduated from Palmerston North’s Massey University with a Master of Aviation (with Distinction).
WW1 gifts from Belgium on show
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
An exhibition of the WW1 Commemoration Gifts from Belgium opened on April 23 at the Cook Islands National Museum (Runanga Pakau) in Maraerenga.
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