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Repairs for town road
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Published in Local
Contractor Triad continued with road maintenance and repair works on behalf of ICI on the lagoon side of Maire Nui Drive in Avarua yesterday.
Building work delayed
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Chinese government project to refurbish of the Ministry of Justice building, the police headquarters and the sports arena has been delayed.
Quick action prevents fire from growing
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Swift action from the Rescue Fire Services doused a bush fire, which fire fighters say could easily have become catastrophic, in the Tutakimoa inland area yesterday morning.
Fermented tea and soursop ice-cream full of goodness
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Local
Kombucha is an ancient fermented, sweet, sparkling tea which originated in China, Russia and parts of Europe. It can lay claim to many health benefits, the most common being that it is a probiotic and promotes general well-being.
Volunteer nurse aids desexing campaign
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Local
Ellie Whye arrived on Rarotonga after a snap decision to come to the island and assist with the dog desexing campaign, which is now well underway.
Jewellery-making relaxing experience
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Local
Jewellery-making is therapeutic. Every focused step requires concentration and the finished piece becomes your own wearable sculpture.
Kiwi to head To Tatou Vai
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Local
The board of To Tatou Vai Ltd has appointed a chief executive.
Airport eyes first 'master plan'
Tuesday 11 September 2018 | Published in Local
For the first time in its 44-year history, Rarotonga International Airport is looking to put together a master plan that will help guide the facility’s future development.
First night of judging for Miss Cook Islands
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Local
The search for Miss Cook Islands 2018 got down to business on Saturday night with the first evening of competition at the National Auditorium.
ICI carrying out bridge maintenance
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has now commenced Rarotonga Bridge and Structures Maintenance works as part of the Cook Islands government’s asset management programme, and would like the public to be aware of these works as they travel around the island.
Alanna makes most of Miss CI title
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Local
Having a platform to share her passion for the environment has been one of the most positive outcomes of Alanna Matamaru Smith’s win in the 2017 Miss Cook Islands title.
Winston rips into 'Pacific-blind' media
Saturday 8 September 2018 | Published in Local
Among all the frustration from talking heads and press panels over the ongoing focus by journalists on the refugee question at this week’s Forum meeting in Nauru, it was New Zealand’s deputy prime minister Winston Peters who made the most of his moment.
Umu a hands-on experience
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
It was all hands on deck and no-one was idle, or even wanted to be, when an umu was laid at Sunshine Mata George’s premises on Monday.
Raro trip prize win delights lucky Tracie
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
It was the “unreal” experience of reading an early morning email that brought Tracie Percival the good news that she had won Apii Te Uki Ou’s 2017 Win a Trip to Raro prize.
Jet puts social media in overdrive
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
The sight of an unfamiliar, white and green aircraft at Rarotonga International Airport earlier this week had the coconut wireless and social media humming.
Six months on, still no word on Ponia
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
Despite two reported deadlines for the completion of the investigation into suspended Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) secretary Ben Ponia having already passed, it seems Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas is still unable to comment on Ponia’s current situation or his future as MMR secretary.
New BTIB board mostly women
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) minister George Maggie has appointed a diverse mix of people to the government agency’s new board of directors.
Irinaki event proves a winner
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Local
The Purpose Project and Internal Affairs, hosted a highly successful gala charity evening and motivational dinner at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort’s new Laguna Restaurant on Saturday night.
Organic's the way to go say French visitors
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Local
French “wwoofers” (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) Baptiste Castaner and Lucie Willemot are in Rarotonga doing volunteer work at Oasis Hydroponics in Tupapa, for two months as part of their world travels.
Drowning victim well regarded
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Local
The Taiwanese national who drowned while kayaking in the lagoon at Atiutaki has been named.
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