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Scouts camp out for long weekend
Friday 29 May 2015 | Published in Local
This weekend, the youth members of the Matavera Boys Scouts will be setting up their new camping gear for three days of outdoor adventures.
WOF fears 'unwarranted'
Friday 29 May 2015 | Published in Local
News of planned changes in the way warrants of fitness are issued has caused a stir in the community, with many expressing their concerns over the introduction of ‘harsher’ standards.
Tuna industry in good hands
Friday 29 May 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE TUNA industry is in good hands says the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF).
Scouts all set for weekend camp
Thursday 28 May 2015 | Published in Local
Members of the Matavera Boys Scouts, pictured here at the Anzac Day dawn service, would like to thank the New Zealand High Commissioner for funding their new camping gear which will be put to good use at the troop’s Queen’s Birthday weekend camp. Read about it in tomorrow’s Cook Islands News.
Free legal advice for women
Wednesday 27 May 2015 | Published in Local
For female victims of domestic violence, getting access to justice can be tough, but from this week women will get a hand up with a new service being trialled by a local NGO.
New coin celebrates vaka
Wednesday 27 May 2015 | Published in Local
From left, New Zealand voyaging committee leader Te Aturangi Nepia-Clamp, Minister of Finance and Economic Management, Mark Brown, and Te Marama Atua Captain and artist, Tetini Pekepo at the launch of the new $5 coin yesterday.
Voyagers depart well fed
Wednesday 27 May 2015 | Published in Local
The five voyaging canoes are leaving Rarotonga’s shores today, but not before having enjoyed a feast of island proportions.
Marine park feedback positive
Tuesday 26 May 2015 | Published in Local
The task force set up to work on the policy framework of the proposed Marae Moana marine park has received positive feedback on its second draft.
Rain no math for vaka excitement
Tuesday 26 May 2015 | Published in Local
Rarotonga school children were out in force in Avana on Monday morning where they braved the rain to form a 1000-plus welcome party for traditional vaka voyagers.
'Ambassador' steals hearts in Muri
Tuesday 26 May 2015 | Published in Local
Tourists at Muri Beach are swooning over a local of furry proportions who seems to have been the companion of many visitors over the years.
Rain blesses vaka voyagers
Tuesday 26 May 2015 | Published in Local
Rain in Avana on Monday morning was seen as a sign of voyaging ancestors blessing the official opening of the inaugural Te Manava Vaka Festival.
Guests welcomed to Ngatipa
Monday 25 May 2015 | Published in Local
New Zealand High Commissioner Nick Hurley and his wife Christine welcomed guests to a function at High Commissioner’s residence Ngatipa on Friday evening.
Celebrating the true spirit of vaka
Monday 25 May 2015 | Published in Local
Avana will be the heart of today’s vaka voyage welcome and site for the opening of the inaugural Te Manava Vaka Festival to capture the essence of the spirit of the vaka and her traditions.
Scout Troop get funding boost
Monday 25 May 2015 | Published in Local
The Matavera Scout Troop stand with New Zealand High Commissioner Nick Hurley and his wife Christine Hurley after receiving $5,019.65 in funds on Thursday night.
Little ant has Pacific fired-up
Monday 25 May 2015 | Published in Local
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has launched a new regional TV campaign to raise awareness on the harmful impacts of invasive species.
Bullies given the pink message
Sunday 24 May 2015 | Published in Local
The island was ‘tickled pink’ yesterday as locals and businesses got behind Pink Shirt day in support of anti-bullying.
Air NZ lend a helping wheel
Sunday 24 May 2015 | Published in Local
The saying that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure couldn’t be any truer for the Te Vaerua Rehabilitation Centre on Rarotonga.
Voyagers on the horizon
Friday 22 May 2015 | Published in Local
Wind speeds will determine the arrival time of the vaka fleet for the inaugural Te Manava Vaka Festival.
Vaka fruit find cause for alarm
Friday 22 May 2015 | Published in Local
Quarantine officers were alarmed to find over 30kg of various fruits on board one of the visiting vaka from Tahiti.
Burgers top of the list for hungry voyagers
Friday 22 May 2015 | Published in Local
Tahitian vaka Faafaite and her crew of weary and famished sailors arrived on Rarotonga yesterday.
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