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Team Kuki attire among best in Rio
Monday 8 August 2016 | Published in Local
Team Cook Islands achieved a milestone even before the Rio Olympic Games officially started on Friday with much fanfare in Brazil.
Crowd celebrates birth of a nation
Saturday 6 August 2016 | Published in Local
AROUND 1000 people turned up to be part of the 51st Constitution Day celebrations at Constitution Park on Thursday.
Groups pay homage to Ui Ariki
Saturday 6 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE SKIES were clear and the stars were bright for the third night of Te Maeva Nui celebrations on Wednesday. Groups making last-minute costume checks could be seen as we walked towards the auditorium, the excitement and passion to perform the items to honour each group’s Ariki and their atamira almost tangible.
Just Play festival provides fun and games
Saturday 6 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE LAST week of the holidays has come to an end and children from all over the island head back to school for their third term.
Meeting on dangerous herbicide
Saturday 6 August 2016 | Published in Local
AN INTERNATIONAL sub-regional workshop will be held in Avarua, Rarotonga from August 8- 11 bringing together key stakeholders from 12 countries.
Sweet sounds at the market
Saturday 6 August 2016 | Published in Local
CATCH THE trio of Sweet, Sour & Cream at the Punanga Nui market when they launch their new album, Reunion this morning.
Govt eyes 'Sheraton' revival
Saturday 6 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Government is working on facilitating the completion of a new resort on the site of the failed Sheraton Hotel at Vaimaanga.
Palmerston hostel gets healthy boost
Saturday 6 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE PALMERSTON Island Hostel Trust Board has acknowledged the bighearted support from the people of the Cook Islands in giving generously to their fundraising event held last week.
Butterflies fight pest plant
Friday 5 August 2016 | Published in Local
The COOK Islands Ministry of Agriculture will release a group of butterflies today as a biological control agent to control an invasive weed on Rarotonga.
Performances touch the heart
Friday 5 August 2016 | Published in Local
IT WAS a night full of surprises and heart-touching presentations from the groups who performed at the 2016 Te Maeva Nui culture night at the National Auditorium on Tuesday.
From top island job to vegetable grower
Friday 5 August 2016 | Published in Local
A NIUE based hydroponic farmer is on Rarotonga checking on local hydroponic growing ventures and learning from local farmers how to better manage hydroponic farms.
Pay TV subscriptions unchanged
Friday 5 August 2016 | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS subscribers to Fiji-based pay television operator Sky Pacific are not likely to be affected by the increase of subscriptions imposed on customers in Fiji.
New judges appointed to High Court
Friday 5 August 2016 | Published in Local
THREE judges have been appointed to the High Court of the Cook Islands on Rarotonga.
Ship strikes it lucky with a sunny day
Friday 5 August 2016 | Published in Local
AROUND 267 tourists arrived in Rarotonga on board the cruise ship Paul Gauguin on Wednesday.
'Be here next time,' DPM warns
Friday 5 August 2016 | Published in Local
CIVIL servants in the Cook Islands will need to attend future Constitution Day celebrations to show their support to the nation.
Tourism eyes massive growth
Friday 5 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS Tourism is projecting record growth of about 10 to 15 per cent in visitor arrivals by the end of the year.
Local bands feeling left out
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Published in Local
Local bands have complained that they are not being included in BCI Trade Day events at Constitution Park and have been left out in favour of visiting bands from New Zealand.
Food course proves popular
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Published in Local
20 PARTICIPANTS from Rarotonga and the outer islands have completed a week-long food processing workshop at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute.
Support appreciated
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Published in Local
Culture secretary Anthony Turua says he is extremely happy to see the level of support Bluesky is giving towards this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Early surprise for island hostels
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Published in Local
There was some energetic early morning entertainment and a pleasant surprise for visitors staying at the outer islands hostels when Bluesky staff turned up with donations of food items.
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