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Chicken magic out of the box
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Local
Auckland artist resident in Rarotonga Sam Thomas and his box of mystery magic tricks attracted the interest of young Zion as the pair strike up an instant friendship.
Petrol drops below $2
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Local
To celebrate 50 years of self-governance in the Cook Islands, the Energy Centre in town is dropping petrol prices to $1.99 a litre.
World Red Cross Day a success
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Local
Red balloons and red outfits stood out at the grassy area opposite the Banana Court on Friday.
Talking hands
Saturday 9 May 2015 | Published in Local
They come from two entirely different cultures, speak two entirely different languages. But despite that they have found a way to communicate and are getting along like a house on fire.
A runway ride for the history books
Saturday 9 May 2015 | Published in Local
The 50 days for 50 years campaign is offering locals the ride of a lifetime with a free cycle on the airport runway on Tuesday morning.
Road works moving along
Saturday 9 May 2015 | Published in Local
Driving into town was a test of patience this week with road works bringing traffic to a crawl around the Avarua-round-about.
Week focuses on road safety
Saturday 9 May 2015 | Published in Local
Members of the Cook Islands Road Safety Council (CIRSC) have been spreading the safety message from a booth in town this week as part of Road Safety Awareness Week.
Leading way in fight against cruelty
Friday 8 May 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands could be the first Pacific Island nation to adopt 21st century animal welfare laws.
Mamas have contest all sewn up
Friday 8 May 2015 | Published in Local
Two lucky mamas had a very happy afternoon on Tuesday when they received phone calls from Vonnias Warehouse saying that they had won new Brother L14 sewing machines.
Forum inspires fresh views of looming resource issues
Friday 8 May 2015 | Published in Local
A forum on Climate Change has woven waves of change into the hearts and minds of Cook Islanders.
Voyager shares his experience of problems in precious ocean
Friday 8 May 2015 | Published in Local
“I’m no expert on how or why, but I do know that climate change is a problem. Now how do we deal with it?”
Calling all vendors
Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Local
Potential vendors for BTIB’s annual Te Maruaiai Night market still have time to be included in the popular event, to be held on Wednesday, June 17.
Anti-fishing protest spreads net
Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands protests against purse seine fishing in local waters have been gathering attention in New Zealand.
Snorkeler dies
Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Local
A couple’s holiday on Rarotonga came to a tragic end early last Friday afternoon when an elderly man died while snorkeling at Muri.
Flooding old story for some
Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Local
While some residents were experiencing a shortage of water, others were experiencing too much as their properties were flooded by the torrential downpour over the weekend.
Bus cancellation prompts police warning
Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Police are asking locals to be extra vigilant in getting home from town following the cancellation of the midnight bus services last Friday.
Prize call was the real thing
Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Local
When Maru Mariri Tepou received a phone call telling her that she had just won a new car, the 26-year-old thought someone was playing a joke on her.
Divers rescue out-of-breath swimmer at Boiler
Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Local
Local divers rescued a visitor to the island who ran short of breath while swimming out to the Boiler over the weekend.
National celebrations inspire new pride designs
Monday 4 May 2015 | Published in Local
Apparel line ‘Island Pride’ has gone all out to capture national pride in its newest range of island-inspired and designed garments.
Road safety council calls for special care
Monday 4 May 2015 | Published in Local
‘Road safety is no accident’ is one of the many messages the Cook Islands Road Safety Council (CIRS) wants motorists to keep in mind when out on Rarotonga’s roads.
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