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In the deep, dark sea, coral is creating its own sunshine
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Published in Local
Coral and marine ecology has long been cause for comment on Rarotonga, and amongst marine life enthusiasts.
Colourful parade celebrates island life
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Published in Local
YESTERDAY’S opening of Te Maeva Nui 2017 was a raging success as hundreds of spectators were treated to a fantastic float day performance.
Manihiki in Te Maeva Nui spirit
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Henua Manihiki started their Te Maeva Nui celebrations with the annual food harvest on Thursday.
Youthful Manihiki ready for festival
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Manihiki taku pukuatu taku fakataraanga (Manihiki my heart, Manihiki my pride).
'Digital Nomads' cross the Pacific
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
They call themselves “digital nomads” and their aim is “to drift around in search of inspiration, creating as they go”.
$2000 in damages for emotional distress
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Published in Local
A dangerous driver who was convicted of careless driving causing injury last week, has encountered large financial penalties during prosecution on account of the emotional harm and distress he caused the victim.
Parade kicks off Te Maeva Nui
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Published in Local
The official opening of the 52nd Te Maeva Nui celebrations at Constitution Park was packed with Te Maeva Nui sponsors, government officials and supporters yesterday as what looked like the whole island gathered in anticipation for the annual float parade.
Thieves target fishing boats
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Fishing boats have become the latest target of thieves in Rarotonga.
Scientific sleuths get to the bottom of Muri lagoon's murky algae problem
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Nine days of investigation to get to the bottom of Muri Lagoon’s algae problem has been six months.
Foods and crafts to be showcased
Friday 28 July 2017 | Published in Local
The very best of Cook Islands’ foods and crafts will be showcased in Avarua next week.
Te Maeva Nui livestreaming
Friday 28 July 2017 | Published in Local
Te Maeva Nui will be a worldwide event this year thanks to the online streaming possibilities that aim to exceed what was achieved last year.
Market days in north
Friday 28 July 2017 | Published in Local
Women’s groups in the northern islands of Manihiki and Tongareva have been staging island market/trade days to help grow revenue streams for women and their families.
Kiriau disaster averted
Friday 28 July 2017 | Published in Local
Disaster almost struck during a Te Maeva Nui team’s annual ritual as they were preparing for the competition.
Driving lessons for all
Friday 28 July 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Police responded to a number of motor vehicle incidents last weekend.
2 contest Ivirua
Friday 28 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Two candidates have been confirmed to contest the vacant Ivirua seat in the by-elections to be held on August 17.
3 overseas teams
Friday 28 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
This year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations will see three top performing dance groups jet in from overseas to capture the audience’s attention during the evening intermissions.
Sect prompts debate on freedom
Friday 28 July 2017 | Published in Local
The evangelistic activities of a group of a foreign Christianity-based sect has prompted much debate on Rarotonga this week.
Fisheries grants swim into action
Friday 28 July 2017 | Published in Local
This year’s Fisheries Small Grants Scheme endowments are now starting to be dispersed to the 94 successful applicants across the Pa Enua.
Cook Islands Police target lead footed drivers
Thursday 27 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Speedsters beware! Cook Islands Police have had hands on training this week using radar laser.
212 women take mamogram test
Thursday 27 July 2017 | Published in Local
A Manihiki woman whose mother died of breast cancer, but has never previously been tested herself, had a mamogram last week. And now she is urging all Cook Islands women in the vulnerable age group to do the same.
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