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Pageant organisers combine to promote Aitutaki contestants
Tuesday 6 June 2017 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Association Inc (MCIA) president Dianna Clarke-Bates and Miss Aitutaki Pageant Association (MAPA) President Regina Potini have agreed to work together to ensure the two contestants from Aitutaki Island – Miss Moana Maoate and Miss Nooroa Tuakeu, have the best preparation and support for the Miss Cook Islands 2017 pageant.
New animal clinic to have a local focus
Tuesday 6 June 2017 | Published in Local
A new animal clinic is set to open in the next few months offering health services for livestock, wild and domestic animals on Rarotonga.
About Mona
Saturday 3 June 2017 | Published in Local
Dancing runs through Mona’s veins - two of her sisters, Mary and Tuvaine, are dance champs just like her. Her eldest sister Mary won “Dancer of the Year” four years in a row. Last year it was Mona’s turn, and this year sister Tuvaine holds the title.
Memories of 1980s island holiday
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Local
A Northland, New Zealand man’s fourth visit to Rarotonga has brought back memories of the island as a holiday destination in 1983.
Strong line up for Miss Cook Islands title
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Local
Support, success and enthusiasm were the key messages of Wednesday night’s Miss Cook Islands Association launch where 10 stunning young women vying for the Miss Cook Islands crown were publicly introduced.
Dancing her passion
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Local
Name: Mona Taio Birthdate: August 9, 1995 Height: 171cm Island/Village: Rarotonga Vaka Puaikura
Hashtags used in voting contest
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Association (MCIA) has welcomed aboard Bluesky as a platinum sponsor for Miss Cook Islands 2017-2018.
Population figures delayed
Friday 2 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Confirmation of the latest Cook Islands population figures has been delayed following technical problems with the compilation of data from the 2016 national census.
Grateful for support of NZ MP
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Local
Rarotonga resident Les Priest, who has lobbied for changes to the New Zealand pension system for many years, says NZ First leader Winston Peters has always championed the cause of Cook Islanders and New Zealanders, who would normally qualify for NZ superannuation, having worked and paid taxes in NZ for 20 years or more (after the age of 20). ‘However, these people were unable to access the pension unless they left New Zealand to settle in or return to the Cooks after the age of 55.
Debate looks at poverty issues
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local
How poverty is addressed in the Cook Islands, and whether it is effective, is a question that will hopefully be answered next Wednesday (June 7) at the inaugural Parliamentary Speakers Debate.
USP's the best, says prime minister
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local
The University of the South Pacific is the best example of regional cooperation, says prime minister Henry Puna.
Learning to sew proves popular
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local
Sewing is proving to be a very popular activity at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) which recently started its “Sew a Shirt” programme.
Cook Islander quite at home in rural setting
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local
You never know where you might run into a Cook Islander, but possibly the New Zealand Sheep Dog Championships might be pushing the limit.
SPCA to survey 600 homes
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The SPCA on Rarotonga is about to begin a survey of 600 households on the island to discover what Cook Islanders think about their dogs.
$500k shipping subsidy 'next year'
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local
While the government has “failed to some extent” to deliver the $500,000 shipping subsidy to domestic companies, the news isn’t all bad as that funding meant for this financial year will again be available in 2017/18, says Financial secretary Garth Henderson.
Is it possible … a classroom of QUIET teenagers?
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A modern-day miracle occurred at Tereora College yesterday morning when more than two dozen teens were struck temporarily silent in class.
Meeting looks at the future of work
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Published in Local
A delegation from the Cook Islands attended a high level meeting held by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Fiji from May 23 to 25.
Search finds young journal writer
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Published in Local
Air New Zealand staff are delighted at the outcome of their efforts to reunite a young traveller and her travel journal, which she left on board an Air New Zealand aircraft at Rarotonga International Airport two weeks ago.
Miss Cook Islands 2017 to be launched tonight
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Published in Local
The 10 contestants for the title of Miss Cook Islands 2017 will be revealed tonight at the launch of Miss Cook Islands 2017 at Ngatipa, the official residence of the New Zealand High Commissioner.
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