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Architect leading light in palace restoration
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Local
Auckland architect Professor Harry Turbott, remembered by many as the creative supervisor for Makea Nui Ariki, helping to raise money to restore the ruined 129 year-old palace, died on March 4.
Poor data means poor development
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Local
MISUSE and misinterpretation of data can lead to poor health and development outcomes.
New animal clinic PAW's aim
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Local
A local and independent organisation has been set up to raise funds to assist animal welfare and the work of veterinarians in the Cook Islands.
Sun comes out for beach day festival
Tuesday 29 March 2016 | Published in Local
There were a number of objections on religious grounds to the annual Beach Day Out being held on Easter Friday, with some protestors saying the Religious Advisory Council should step in and ask the organisers to choose a more appropriate date.
Raro towel rack the most popular photo
Tuesday 29 March 2016 | Published in Local
Simone Fe‘ao’s photograph of her family enjoying a summer’s day at Muri has won the Paradise Pitstop CI News Summer Hot Shots photo competition for the summer of 2015-16.
Speaker stands by decision
Tuesday 29 March 2016 | Published in Local
Speaker of Parliament Niki Rattle is standing by her actions to interview some MPs and closely oversee the process of a confidence declaration in a new leader of opposition in the House.
Great support for special needs kids
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Four young children with special needs are enjoying the opportunity to be amongst students of Apii Nikao Maori School.
Passion and agony of the cross
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
The prisoner of war was in a work detail on the infamous “Death Railway” in Thailand, during World War Two.
Cook Islands dig deep for cyclone relief
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Cyclone Winston recovery efforts on the island nation of Fiji have received a $100,000 boost from the people of the Cook Islands.
Careless driving brings $750 fine
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
A woman has been fined $750 after appearing in the High Court on a charge of careless driving causing bodily harm.
Food festival to raise funds for further development of college
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Tereora College is holding a food festival on April 8 to raise funds for the development of the national school.
Opening big day for defence force
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
It was a significant day for both the New Zealand Defence Force and the Cook Islands Police Service on Wednesday morning on Rarotonga, as the official opening and blessing ceremony of two new homes for New Zealand Navy personnel was held in Nikao.
Hot idea leads to export venture
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
It’s difficult to imagine that there’s anyone on Rarotonga who doesn’t know Jack Cooper.
New gear boosts surgical ward
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Rarotonga Hospital’s surgical ward team received a boost this week when they were given new high tech lighting systems and electrical beds for both operating theatres.
Busy weekend for church as Easter activity continues
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Easter is a busy time for many people in the Cook Islands as they join the rest of the world to celebrate one of the greatest religious festivals in the Christian church. It is a celebrative holiday when Christians mark the end of Lent and to celebrate Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead. Cook Islands Catholic Bishop Paul Donoghue said activity at churches around the island began on Thursday night when mass was celebrated. “In the Catholic tradition, priests celebrate mass every day of their lives except on Good Friday to honour a request of Christ. After the mass, he said people had continued praying until midnight. “On Good Friday at 3.00 pm, considered the likely hour that Jesus died, another service was held. This had two main parts – reading the account of the Passion from one of the gospels and then every person attending was invited to come forward and venerate the cross. “This acknowledges that our sinfulness and wrongdoings have contributed in some way to Jesus having to die on the cross. It is an acknowledgment of our appreciation of the love God had in saving us on the cross,” he said. Today, Holy Saturday, Bishop Donoghue said Catholics would gather to mark the moment when Christ rose from the dead. “The Easter candle is lit, symbolising that light has triumphed over darkness. Then the moment of resurrection is recalled by the singing of the solemn Easter Alleluias. Church bells inside and outside of the church are rung to express the Christian joy in Christ, who was thought to be dead, but who is alive and with us.” For Catholics, a busy long weekend will end with Sunday mass tomorrow, with the emphasis on the risen Jesus meeting a group of women and his disciples. - Atasa Moceituba
New rubbish bins will boost recycling efforts
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Following the success of this month’s Operation Namu clean-up, the Rotary Club of Rarotonga plans to donate sets of rubbish bins to help keep Avarua town centre clean and tidy.
Meal with a difference at Shrimp Hut
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Shrimp Hut has become a popular hot spot for anyone who looking for something different to eat at the Punanga Nui Market.
Bishop to Puna: 'Don't sign fishing agreement'
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
The new opposition parliamentary leader is warning prime minister Henry Puna not to sign the European Union purse seining agreement, because he’s confident of getting enough support in Parliament to reject it.
Rutaki pupils raise funds for Fiji schools
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Apii Rutaki raised some money on their mufti day to help rehabilitat Fijian schools that were badly destroyed during Cyclone Winston.
Visiting specialist in demand
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Local
A specialist from New Zealand will visit Rarotonga next week to perform surgery on people who need joint replacements and complex neurosurgeries.
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