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Travelling the world, thumbs out
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Local
Hitchhikers Lena Beier from Germany, Martyna Ksiazek from Poland and Cassandra Martin from London did not know each other before they met at the International Backpackers in Arorangi last week.
Resort reaches out to the community
Thursday 30 August 2018 | Published in Local
A member of the Creative Centre is now working part time on work experience, at the Pacific Resort.
Fudge always a firm favourite
Wednesday 29 August 2018 | Published in Local
The Cooks Fudge Factory’s reputation often precedes them, and has spread possibly all the way around the world, as visitors come to buy the retail outlet’s indulgent treats.
Whale of a time aboard the reef sub
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Published in Local
When I boarded the Raro Reef Sub Marine Life Eco Tour one Friday morning recently, I expected to see plenty of fish.
Ports ruling closes popular waterpark
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Published in Local
Rongohiva Watersports is to close down its popular waterpark at Avatiu Harbour until a safe location for it can be found.
Church celebrates our culture
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Published in Local
Celebration Church celebrated the culture of the Cook Islands at their annual “Te Atua Mou” service on Sunday.
Island stray jets off to NZ
Monday 27 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Buddy, the blonde island mix breed of “maybe a bit border collie, maybe a bit lab”, hit international headlines recently after Aucklanders Brenda and Andrew Tanner-McCann, decided to take him back to New Zealand with them.
T&M Heather celebrate 50 years
Monday 27 August 2018 | Published in Local
A company which has made a huge contribution to the development of Rarotonga and the Cook Islands celebrated its 50th year in business on Friday night.
Immigration secretary shares life's highlights
Monday 27 August 2018 | Published in Local
Immigration secretary Kairangi Samuela will be guest speaker at the August 29 meeting of the USP-Plus organisation
CIIC to manage Punanga Nui
Saturday 25 August 2018 | Published in Local
The Punanga Nui cultural market (affectionately known as “The Heart of Rarotonga”) is now under the management of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
$500,000 needed for Punanga Nui upgrade
Saturday 25 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
About half a million dollars is needed to complete the planned work at the Punanga Nui market.
Breathing life into canvas
Friday 24 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Matthew Payne knows exactly how to breathe life into a canvas and his work really does have to be seen to be believed.
Help for women with disability
Friday 24 August 2018 | Published in Local
A new coordinator is being sought to run the Cook Islands Women and Girls Disability Organisation programme.
Campaign to desex 800 dogs
Friday 24 August 2018 | Published in Local
A pilot programme for the Pacific is being launched in the Cook Islands with the aim of desexing at least 800 dogs.
Atiu unveiling for Ada Rongomatane
Thursday 23 August 2018 | Published in Local
Hundreds of the family members and friends of Ada Rongomatane Ariki XII gathered together for the unveiling ceremony of her headstone and that of her brother Danny at the Atiu Cook Islands Christian Church on Tuesday this week.
Thousands of books destined for outer islands
Thursday 23 August 2018 | Published in Local
Thousands of books will be sent from Rarotonga to other islands in the southern group after Cook Islands Library and Museum volunteers have sorted and repackaged them.
Census results from 2016 due next month
Thursday 23 August 2018 | Published in Local
The 2016 census results will be released in stages starting from next month, says Ministry of Finance and Economic Management government statistician Taggy Tangimetua.
CITC car winner announced
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
After 13 weeks it has finally been won – on Monday CITC announced the winner of the brand-new Hyundai Kona which was to be given away as a part of their spend $20 promotion that started back in May.
A walk to remember for Israel
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Published in Local
Through various local churches, the Cook Islands has now joined 86 other Christian nations by forming its own national branch of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ).
Marchers show their support for Israel
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The arrival of a march designed to show support for Israel’s 70th anniversary added to the large number of people crowded into the Avatiu wharf-Punanga Nui market area on Saturday morning.
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