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Swimming lessons beat the heat
Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local
Season for giving here again
Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local
With Christmas just around the corner, the busy organising team from Christmas Box Cook Islands is getting geared up for another season of giving.
Wonderful win brings great joy
Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands, Natalia Short was presented with the keys to her brand new sparkling blue Suzuki Celerio at the Islander Hotel on Wednesday night
Elevated risk of cyclone in Southern Cook Islands
Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local
There is an elevated risk of tropical cyclones occurring in the Southern Cook Islands this season and a highly elevated risk for the Northern Cook Islands and French Polynesia.
Esther Honey gets the boot
Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local
The future of the Esther Honey Foundation is not looking sweet, with the government refusing to renew the lease of their Nikao veterinary clinic.
Hamish lends hand to Apii Nikao
Friday 13 November 2015 | Published in Local
If you ever find yourself in Napier, New Zealand pop down to the local Countdown supermarket and have a chat with Hamish McCawe.
Miss Niue confirmed for Rarotonga's big event...
Friday 13 November 2015 | Published in Local
Excitement is growing as the countdown continues towards the Miss Pacific Islands competition to be held early next month on Rarotonga.
Calling all music lovers...
Friday 13 November 2015 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s Vinyl Revival Club will host a night of 60s, 70s and 80s music, on Saturday, November 14. All music will be played on vinyl, complete with crackles and all, just like the olden days. Club co-founder and musician Ian Wheldon says the music will be a great mix of ’60s pop, soul and Motown, ’70s disco and classic ’80s pop. “We kick off at 8pm and finish at midnight. Entry costs a gold coin donation, the proceeds of which go to the Creative Centre. The focus is on having a good time on the dance floor. The music will be classic oldies all the way, with “DJ Wheelie” spinning the tunes. “For those who need a little lubrication to get on the dance floor we have a special offer of three stubbies for $10. The location is Boogies Bar, Banana Court, Avarua. The Vinyl Revival Club started when Ian and partner Clare bought a record player for The Cafe so people could browse through the records and play anything they liked. “It proved very popular, with people who had records they had not heard for years bringing them into play. Some were kind enough to give us their old records as their players have long since ‘died’. “We have bought a few collections belonging to locals too and have ended up with great selection of all kinds of music. “We’ve even got a few local albums from Cook Islands artists such as Will Crummer from the ’70s and’80s, so we might sneak a track or two in on the night.”
Your chance to win a brand-new truck
Friday 13 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
With the 50th Celebrations drawing to a close, the Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC) is providing its loyal customers a chance to win big.
TIS questions Ponia's stance on FADs
Friday 13 November 2015 | Published in Local
A new report reveals fish aggregating devices are more than just a “fad,” with an estimated 121,000 used in waters across the globe and researchers urging governments and international bodies to strengthen fishing regulations.
'We shall remember them'
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Published in Local
The laying of wreaths for Armistice Day in Rarotonga yesterday was very much a women's affair
Mamas love modern Maori musicians
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Published in Local
Local vaine could not hide their love of the handsome performers who make up New Zealand’s Modern Maori Quartet.
Old page recalls doctor's India episode
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Published in Local
A page taken out of an old Indian newspaper has brought back some fond memories for retired Rarotonga doctor Koekoe Mokotupu.
'Birthday girl' still a beauty at 84
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Published in Local
She was born to prominent parents.Her mother Teremoana Makea a paramount chief, father Charles Brown (Tiki Paraoni) an astute businessman. So it was destined that Meremaraea Wilma would lead a charmed life. Tall, graceful and elegant Meremaraea was an outstanding beauty of her time and at 84 years old, this evergreen Cook Islands woman is still striking.
Modern Maori Quartet wows the mamas
Thursday 12 November 2015 | Published in Local
The smooth melodies and good looks of the Modern Maori Quartet were no match for local mamas. One merry mature fan even tried to undress a member of the band on stage. The New Zealand performers have been entertaining local crowds this week, and became a quintet when they were joined by original member Matu Ngaropo
Miss Pacific a pageant 'no-show'
Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Published in Local
Miss Pacific, Samoa’s Latafale Auva’a, will be a “no-show” at the Miss Pacific Pageant to be held on Rarotonga next month.
CPA acting head visits
Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Published in Local
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s acting Secretary-General Joe Omorodion visited the Cook Islands last week to see how national parliamentary services could be strengthened.
Local resorts win big in Hong Kong
Tuesday 10 November 2015 | Published in Local
One of the country’s leading hotel companies, Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) has scooped major awards in the World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia Gala Ceremony 2015 in Hong Kong recently.
Joining forces for Mire Tiare event
Tuesday 10 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Ministry of Cultural Development has joined forces with the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation in staging this year’s Mire Tiare event.
Local solution to water problem
Monday 9 November 2015 | Published in Local
Local labour and skills are being used to provide a realistic solution for the people of Aitutaki’s water problems.
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