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Family mourns passing of education great
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Eric Ponia had more than a passion for teaching.
Female firefighters enjoy challenge
Thursday 4 October 2018 | Published in Local
This job is exciting and stimulating, says Inano Matapo of her role as a volunteer fire fighter at the Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Brigade in Titikaveka.
Sad passing of a loved man of many talents
Wednesday 3 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Geoffrey Laurance Bergin was born in Sydney, Australia, on 27 January 1953 to Max Bergin and Raela Taporo. Shortly after that his family moved to the Cook Islands.
Creative Trail to raise funds for special needs
Monday 1 October 2018 | Published in Local
Local resident James Talbot has taken on a gruelling challenge, to walk the length of New Zealand to raise money for a cause that’s close to his heart, the Rarotonga Creative Centre.
De-sexing drive well supported
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism director of destination development Metua Vaiimene says tourism is right behind the de-sexing programme taking place at Te Are Manu.
A plan to take Kuki chess global
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Gerard Akers and his wife Liza have global ambitions – to make Cook Islands’ chess a recognised part of the world sport.
Te Vaerua receive $10,000 donation
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Published in Local
A $10,000 donation will go a long way towards helping Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation clients.
Learning to manage traffic
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands has been holding temporary traffic management training to improve safety on the road at work sites, for the travelling public and road workers.
Imports and exports show big growth
Friday 28 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The value of goods imported into the Cook Islands grew by 11.5 per cent to $183.8 million in 2017/18 financial year.
Te Manava bids for top model award
Wednesday 26 September 2018 | Published in Local
Amidst the beautiful young Cook Islands women making a huge impression in their respective international competitions is lone male model, 20-year old Te Manava Syme-Buchanan.
Kukis to fill in survey on tourists
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Published in Local
Thursday marks World Tourism Day and the world’s leading travel body has declared that the theme of the celebration will be Tourism and Digital Transformation.
Rarotonga's their favourite place on earth
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Published in Local
Bill and Ruth Munro left their favourite holiday destination for the 18th time on Wednesday.
Key points from Budget 2018
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Published in Local
Here are the key points from the Budget as highlighted to Parliament by finance minister Mark Brown.
Tanu ite manga raurau e te ua rakau
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Published in Local
This is the first in a series of news stories we will be publishing by our contributors in the Pa Enua.
Life-changing training for youth
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Published in Local
Life changing is how Cook Islands Red Cross youth representatives Tabitha Berg and Sean Bullen have described their participation at the peer education Youth As Agents of Behaviour Change (YABC) in Fiji recently.
Road improvement on the cards
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The new Infrastructure minister, Robert Tapaitau, has assured parliament that the government has plans in place to improve the deteriorating condition of roads in Rarotonga.
Children found responsible for Arorangi blaze
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The fire which completed gutted a corrugated iron house in Arorangi yesterday was caused by children playing with matches.
New pest threatens our 'tree of life'
Saturday 22 September 2018 | Published in Local
The tree of life could be in danger if a fast spreading beetle comes to the Cook Islands.
Children key focus in 2018/19 budget
Saturday 22 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown says the 2018/19 budget reinforces the government’s desire to establish a strong and developed country for the current and future generations.
School pupils enjoy plastic-free lunches
Friday 21 September 2018 | Published in Local
“No-plastic Wednesdays” are catching on at Apii Te Uki Ou, where children bring their lunches in their lunch boxes, - but minus the cling wrap plastic that usually encases pupils’ food.
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