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Cultural class brings pride
Sunday 26 April 2015 | Published in Local
Eight Cook Islands dancers showcased their love for their culture taking to the national auditorium stage in stunning costumes to wow a moderate-sized crowd.
Passionate protestors want purse seining ban
Sunday 26 April 2015 | Published in Local
About 100 passionate protestors took over Rarotonga yesterday afternoon to push back against the government and call for a total ban on purse seine fishing in Cook Islands waters.
Plenty of support for protest march
Friday 24 April 2015 | Published in Local
A protest march against purse seining in Cook Islands waters is expected to attract a large crowd when it starts at Avarua harbour at 4.30pm today.
Regal reception for honoured pair
Friday 24 April 2015 | Published in Local
Dame Makea Karika Margaret Ariki (left) and Mama Mareta of Arorangi blew out the candles on a cake marking the Dame Margaret as the 100th recipient of the Woman of the Month award and to celebrate Mama Mareta’s recent birthday.
New Recycling Station for Nukutere's 40th
Friday 24 April 2015 | Published in Local
There are few out there who would celebrate a monumental 40th birthday with a new recycling station, but Nukutere College were only too happy to do just that.
Call to uphold values our soldiers fought for
Friday 24 April 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands soldiers were represented by Major Stephanie Craw (nee Wichman) at the Cook Islands Soldiers of World War One commemorative ceremony held at the Beehive in Wellington on April 17.
Careers expo gives students a buzz
Thursday 23 April 2015 | Published in Local
The Telecom Sports Arena buzzed with excitement on Tuesday as students from around the Cook Island explored possible future career paths at this year’s Careers Expo.
Cost of living increases major concern for CIWA
Thursday 23 April 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) president Anthony Turua says he is deeply concerned that increases in the cost of living have not been addressed in the last six years.
Most businesses open Anzac Day
Thursday 23 April 2015 | Published in Local
After Saturday’s dawn parade for Anzac Day commemorations at the Cenotaph at the Ministry of Justice, most businesses on the island will open their doors for trading.
PM welcomes public to a special Anzac service
Wednesday 22 April 2015 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna wants to extend an open invitation to the public to attend the Anzac dawn service on Saturday morning.
Taking the 'copy' out of copyright
Wednesday 22 April 2015 | Published in Local
Creative souls from all over the Cook Islands will gather today in an effort to learn more about protecting their artistry.
Revamped event marks special Anzac Day
Wednesday 22 April 2015 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s traditionally separate RSA and civil Anzac Day commemorations have been combined into one this year to create a special 100th Anzac Commemoration programme.
Generous artist lends a helping hand
Wednesday 22 April 2015 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s Creative Centre was delighted to accept a big cheque on behalf of artist and designer, Loretta Reynolds and the Cook Islands Trading Corporation last week.
Colourful ceremony a tribute to soldiers
Wednesday 22 April 2015 | Published in Local
Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters has joined in a tribute in Wellington to the 464 Cook Islands soldiers who enlisted and served the Empire during World War One.
T-shirts say it all for purse seine protestors
Tuesday 21 April 2015 | Published in Local
Tinned fish don’t breed – that’s the message from protestors gearing up with colorful custom-made t-shirts ahead of Friday’s march against purse seine fishing.
Youngsters get message about water
Tuesday 21 April 2015 | Published in Local
Bright young sparks are putting their thinking caps on around Rarotonga this month as part of efforts to preserve Rarotonga’s precious water supply.
Crosses honour WW1 soldiers
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Local
461 crosses bearing the names of Cook Islands soldiers who contributed in New Zealand’s war effort was the centrepiece of the Cook Islands Soldiers of World War One (CISWWO) Commemorative Ceremony at the Beehive in Wellington last Thursday.
Protest march gathers many helping hands
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Local
Friday’s planned protest march against purse seining in Cook Islands waters has been gathering plenty of support, with a large number of volunteers coming forward to help out, a spokesman for the organisers says.
Serving the community, saving the planet
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Local
Mauke police officer Tangata Rangi-Ateriano, photographed by Eruera Nia, makes a difference in his community serving and protecting the people and caring for the environment by choosing to cycle on his beat.
Village sports festival about 'inclusion'
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Local
Rutaki will host to this month’s popular Just Play sports-oriented Village Festival.
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