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What self-government really means
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Local
Te Maeva Nui celebrations begin on Rarotonga today with the annual float parade through town, followed by a week of cultural performances, market days, trade shows and more.
Theme honours traditional leaders
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Local
TUROU and kia orana tatou katoatoa.
Our culture at its very best
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Local
KIA ORANA, Turou Turou, Kua teniteni te Matakeinanga, Koakoa te Matakeinanga, E Korana kua tau ki te paepae Ariki.
Historic achievement 'a community effort'
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Local
Her LOVE for community work has taken Ngatuaine Hosking to heights she never dreamed she would achieve.
Market activity gears up for annual festival
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Local
As THE one week 2016 Te Maeva Nui celebrations get into gear, the famous Punanga Nui market will be the centre of attention over the next two weekends.
Purse seining report closer
Friday 29 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE PURSE seining select committee has finished its discussions on the issues raised by protestors and is waiting to verify a draft report before submitting it to Parliament.
Student art in museum show
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Local
THE WW1 Sound Shells for the Kuki Airani Soldiers exhibition opened at the National Museum last night, and will be open to public viewing until August 31.
Rakei Manava show launches week of fun and celebration
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local
Rakei Manava wearable arts show is once again taking place at the National Auditorium on July 30, signalling the beginning of a colourful and spectacular week of festivities
Homeward-bound after 19 years
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local
Passing Avatiu Wharf on Monday, I noticed six or so beautiful and expensive-looking yachts, anchored side by side.
Island visitors show off their cultural talents
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local
A GROUP of 30 people from the Marquesas Islands is visiting Rarotonga for two weeks.
Elite paddler given a boost
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local
ELITE LEVEL paddler Andre Tutaka-George is the new brand ambassador for the Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands.
Festival prompts drone warning
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS Airport Authority has sent a stern warning to people planning to operate unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, during the annual Constitution celebrations which start tomorrow.
Army recruit book launch
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Local
A book which tells the story of a group of Cook Islanders recruited by the New Zealand army in 1966, will be launched at the Ruatonga meeting house at 5pm today.
Atamira exhibition to honour Ui Ariki
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Local
In RECOGNITION of the 50th anniversary of the formation of the House of Ui Ariki under the Cook Island’s constitution the Cook Islands National Museum is exhibiting 14 of the atamira (thrones of chiefs) specially commissioned for this year’s celebrations.
Catholic group reaches Poland safely
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Local
THIRTY-ONE Catholic youths from the Cook Islands have arrived safely in Krakow, Poland for the 2016 World Youth Day (WYD) celebrations.
Clinic's great work inspires car gift
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Local
ESTHER HONEY Foundation staff were overjoyed yesterday morning to receive a car generously donated to them by New Zealanders Vaska Frolova and Neil Fox.
Govt supports FIU enquiries
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
PRIME minister Henry Puna says the government fully supports the roles and responsibilities of all agencies engaged in the regulatory oversight of public expenditure and the conduct of its administration.
New software brings better forecasting ability
Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Local
FIFTEEN Pacific island meteorological services across the region were gifted laptops at last week’s week-long workshop in Avarua. Pacific Islands met services from around the region underwent training on how to use the system using the new laptops equipped with the software that will help strengthen meteorological service officers’ forecasting abilities.
Workshop paves way for the future
Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari has acknowledged the support of the Korean government for last week’s Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation training workshop for Pacific met officers.
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