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Budding opera singer Ponini aims for the stars
Monday 23 February 2015 | Published in Local
Avatiu youth Ridge Ponini (far right) left Rarotonga over the weekend to embark on his dream of becoming the first Cook Islands opera singer.
Holiday turned into job at CINews
Monday 23 February 2015 | Published in Local
It does not matter if a story is Pulitzer prize-winning journalism, in this new age of online news it will not compete with a new photo of Kim Kardashian’s rear-end.
'Capturing' corruption brings trip to Fiji
Monday 23 February 2015 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s Daniel Fisher is one of three young people from the Pacific who have been chosen as the winners of a ‘Capturing Corruption’ photo contest and have won an all expenses trip to Fiji to attend the Pacific Youth Forum against Corruption, which began on Sunday (Cook Islands time) in Nadi, Fiji.
Grandstand rising in the Avatiu 'Swamp'
Saturday 21 February 2015 | Published in Local
Sports enthusiasts heading to the Avatiu sports grounds will be able to watch all the on-field action from the comfort of the new roofed grandstand at the field affectionately known as ‘The Swamp’.
DPM checks vital northern projects
Saturday 21 February 2015 | Published in Local
Infrastructure projects to be implemented in the new financial year were the focus of a visit by Deputy Prime Minister Teariki Healther to Pukapuka, Rakahanga, Manihiki and Penrhyn on Tuesday last week.
Magical way to help good cause
Saturday 21 February 2015 | Published in Local
Cuban magician Ariel Morales and gold medal award-winning assistant Rochelle Allison, take to the National Auditorium stage to present the ‘Manamana Magic Show’ on February 27.
Resort rewards top employee with Aitutaki break
Saturday 21 February 2015 | Published in Local
The Edgewater Resort & Spa in Arorangi has presented its annual Employee of the Year award.
CCECC shares Chinese New Year
Saturday 21 February 2015 | Published in Local
A long way from home, the Year of the Goat was welcomed with warmth and generosity by Te Mato Vai workers who have made Rarotonga their home this Chinese New Year.
Three more cruise ships due
Saturday 21 February 2015 | Published in Local
Rarotonga will be in ‘cruise’ mode in March with three more cruise ships set to visit the island next month.
Top student art at market today
Saturday 21 February 2015 | Published in Local
An open air art exhibition will be held at the Punanga Nui Markets today to showcase the works of top-achieving Tereora College art students.
Airport no place for smoking, says pastor
Friday 20 February 2015 | Published in Local
Some tourists are being greeted by a cloud of smoke at Rarotonga International Airport, sparking a call for locals to stub out their cigarettes.
Wage rate submissions close today
Friday 20 February 2015 | Published in Local
Feedback submission for the minimum wage rate closes today and all workers in the Cook Islands are urged to have their say.
Cruise passengers make most of day
Friday 20 February 2015 | Published in Local
The overcast weather did not stop hundreds of tourists from leaving the comforts of the cruise ship Aurora cruise ship to explore Rarotonga yesterday.
Film series celebrates
Thursday 19 February 2015 | Published in Local
International Women's Day on March 8 is dedicated to celebrating women's achievements - economic, political or social.
Muri lagoon icon 'murdered'
Thursday 19 February 2015 | Published in Local
There is outrage in Ngatangiia after a group of local fishermen ‘murdered’ a well-known icon in a protected area of Muri lagoon – an aged moray eel some called ‘Roger’.
Reef pipe plan risky says Triad
Thursday 19 February 2015 | Published in Local
Local petrol company Triad Pacific Petroleum has mounted a media campaign against proposed plans to supply Rarotonga with bulk fuel from a large tanker through an over-the-reef pipeline.
Ioane funeral on Thursday
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Local
The body of the late Kete Ioane will return home from Auckland this afternoon ahead of his funeral scheduled for Thursday in Aitutaki.
Poems reflect changing world
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Local
A new collection of poetry and storytelling has been written Samoa-based poet Audrey Brown-Pereira.
Lucky charm Veiharii
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Local
Four year old Veiharii Aroita (centre) isn’t too sure what’s the cause of the fuss, but she is her family’s lucky charm and more.
Few days left to hook fisheries grant
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources is inviting applications for the annual fisheries grants scheme this week. The grants provide around $50,000 worth of direct support to local fishermen across the country.
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