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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.
Jet gave up on landing twice
Friday 2 November 2018 | Published in Local
An Airport Authority spokesperson has revealed an Air New Zealand jet was forced to abandon two attempted landings before finally touching down at Rarotonga International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
Jet landing delay draws crowd
Thursday 1 November 2018 | Published in Local
Low cloud forced an Air New Zealand jet to abort its landing at Rarotonga International Airport yesterday afternoon.
Towering challenge for firefighters
Wednesday 31 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
When they are not tackling blazes, a group of hardy volunteer firefighters from the Puaikura brigade are setting their sights high – 51 storeys up Auckland’s Sky Tower.
RSA seeks relatives of 'orphan' headstones
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Returned and Services Association is asking for help in trying to find families for their “orphan” headstones of World War One soldiers.
Weather hits thanksgiving service
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Published in Local
There were fewer people than usual at this year’s annual pre-cyclone season thanksgiving service at the National Auditorium on Sunday night – and the reason was the weather.
Celebrating the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Published in Local
Braving inclement weather, a large and enthusiastic crowd gathered at the Ngatangiia CICC Mission Ground on Friday to mark Gospel Day.
Votes needed to boost our girl
Tuesday 23 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Miss Grand Cook Islands 2018 Teau Moana McKenzie is among the top 10 contestants in the Miss Popular Vote contest at the Miss Grand International 2018 in Myanmar.
Group advocates for war graves
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Cook Islands may get its first Commonwealth war grave, or graves, according to Australian businesswoman Cate Walker.
Gathering honours Aussie connection
Friday 19 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A large gathering of guests got to meet and talk with Australia’s High Commissioner to New Zealand on Wednesday night at the Beachcomber in Avarua.
Punanga Nui offers Christmas gift ideas
Friday 19 October 2018 | Published in Local
Last Saturday morning I made my weekly visit to Punanga Nui market in downtown Avarua.
Thanksgiving service set for end of month
Friday 19 October 2018 | Published in Local
The combined prayer service held annually before the start of the cyclone season in the Cook Islands will take place at the National Auditorium on October 28.
Suffrage celebrated with two 'Madam Speakers'
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Being in the presence of not one but two Cook Islands women carrying the title of “Madam Speaker’’ surprised women who attended a luncheon on Sunday celebrating Suffrage in the Cook Islands.
Big sale day at the RSA
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Returned and Services Association is hosting a garage sale/car boot sale this Saturday (October 20) from 10am to 1pm at the RSA premises in Panama opposite the airport.
Feedback earns new iPhone 8+
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Bank of the South Pacific customer service survey winner is Sharon William from Tupapa.
Australian diplomats start visit
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Published in Local
Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand Ewen McDonald yesterday presented his credentials to the acting prime minister Mark Brown, marking the official start of a three-day visit here.
Second machine at car park is just the ticket
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Published in Local
Commissioning of a second ticketing machine at the entry of the car park at Rarotonga International Airport has successfully eased problems previously encountered with traffic congestion in the area, says Airport Authority chief executive Joe Ngamata.
'Holiday' hard work for Aussie couple
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Australians Debbie Harris and Frank Pike have spent almost every day of their holiday on Rarotonga helping to rebuild graves and memorials at Nikao Cemetery.
Silence over rebuilds
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Published in Local
There is still no word on when Chinese government projects to “refurbish” Rarotonga’s sports arena, the police headquarters and the Ministry of Justice building will go ahead.
Fijians meet to celebrate Fiji Day
Monday 15 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Fijian community in the Cook Islands gathered on Saturday to celebrate their country’s 48th anniversary of independence.
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