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Music festival set to save 'lost' youth
Wednesday 21 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A VIBRANT Christian music festival aimed at getting "lost" youths off the street, out of nightclubs, away from criminal activity and back to church will take place on December 15 at Te Atukura Grounds (Office of the Prime Minister) in Avarua.
Road danger prompts warning
Tuesday 20 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Children sitting or standing, on the backs of trucks, toddlers not buckled up in carseats, drink-drivers, motorcyclists riding without helmets, badly potholed roads and poorly-designed carparks…
Acclaimed Tahitian trio in 'one-only' concert
Tuesday 20 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Tahitian band Trio Kikiriri who are on a visit to Rarotonga en route to New Zealand, will perform a one night only concert on Wednesday November 21 at the Islander Hotel.
Family grieves passing of Ivirua MP
Monday 19 November 2018 | Published in Local
Ivirua, Mangaia Member of Parliament and local businessman Anthony Touariki Armstrong passed away last Thursday.
Rotary golf event raises thousands
Monday 19 November 2018 | Published in Local
The Rotary Club of Rarotonga’s fundraising effort, which culminated with the annual Bob Boyd Memorial Golf Ambrose last weekend, raised almost $18,000.
Bus driver goes over and 'above'
Friday 16 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
As a regular visitor to the island I’m continually blown away by the random acts of kindness from locals.
Christmas Box time – and your help is invited
Friday 16 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
With Christmas around the corner, preparations for the annual Christmas Box campaign are underway.
Cruise ship docks in our harbour
Friday 16 November 2018 | Published in Local
The comparatively unusual sight of a cruise ship docked at the Port of Avatiu drew a steady stream of spectators to the wharf yesterday morning.
Proud to be a New Zealander...
Friday 16 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
After living in the Cook Islands for nearly 50 years, Ingrid Caffery felt happy and relaxed when she received her New Zealand citizenship certificate yesterday.
Fuel prices up – but they may come down next quarter
Friday 16 November 2018 | Published in Local
The price of fuel has increased throughout the Cook Islands, reflecting a hike in prices globally.
Armistice Day a very special one
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands celebrated a hugely significant historical event on Sunday, when a commemoration at the Cenotaph marked 100 years since the signing of the Armistice, which ended World War One.
Six set to become New Zealand citizens
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Local
Six people will receive New Zealand citizenship tomorrow in a ceremony at Ngatipa, the NZ High Commissioner’s official residence.
League player keen to give back
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
While visiting Rarotonga last month, Brisbane Broncos player Alex Glenn, devoted some of his time to encouraging local youngsters to make the most of their rugby league talent.
Cruise ship death revealed
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Published in Local
A 70-year-old woman passenger on the Holland America Line cruise ship Maasdam died off the Port of Avatiu last Wednesday afternoon while transferring from a tender boat on to the ship.
CI fashion hits the big-time
Monday 12 November 2018 | Published in Local
The founder of a small Cook Islands-influenced dress line named Varu has received the ultimate accolade – his designed feature in this year’s London Pacific Fashion Week, held in September.
Penryhn story draws formal complaint from OPM
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Published in Local
A story on the Stuff website claiming the Cook Islands “is said to be” on the brink of signing a deal allowing China to build a deep water port on Penryhn, has drawn a formal complaint from the Office of the Prime Minister to Fairfax Media in New Zealand.
'No panic' during plane engine failure
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Local
A twin-engined Air Rarotonga Embraer Bandeirante with 11 passengers on board suffered an engine failure on departure from Aitutaki last Tuesday evening.
Burial ground's intriguing history
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Local
In the heart of Avarua, in the area commonly referred to as Takamoa, there are three very old and important cemeteries.
Bodybuilders strut their stuff today
Saturday 3 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The International Federation Of Body Building (IFBB) South Pacific Oceania competition starts today with pre- judging from 9am at the National Auditorium.
Armistice Day centenary
Saturday 3 November 2018 | Published in Local
A special service to mark the centenary of the armistice that ended World War One and to honour the 500 Cook Islanders who served in World War One, will be held at the cenotaph outside the Ministry of Justice building on Sunday, November 11.
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