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Ambassadors express fond greetings, shared values
Thursday 25 September 2014 | Published in Local
Two foreign diplomats were received by Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters yesterday during a morning ceremony at Government House.
Local film moves audience into action
Thursday 25 September 2014 | Published in Local
An audience that took in the opening screening of a locally-made movie on some of the issues facing young women was “stunned into action”, says an organiser with the currently underway Kokonati Film Festival.
Epic sea voyage begins
Thursday 25 September 2014 | Published in Local
Prayers for good sailing conditions and protection were offered over the 15 voyagers that set sail aboard Marumaru Atua yesterday on the start of their three month voyage to Australia.
Vaka embarks on awareness voyage
Wednesday 24 September 2014 | Published in Local
Voyaging vaka Marumaru Atua and her crew of 15 warriors will set sail at 10am today to add the nation’s voice discussions at an upcoming conference in Australia.
Biz training in store for farmers
Tuesday 23 September 2014 | Published in Local
Farmers in Rarotonga are being offered the opportunity to brush up on their growing skills and receive training on how to run a viable business.
Te iti Vaine public screening at film festival
Tuesday 23 September 2014 | Published in Local
This evening, the Cook Islands National Council of Women sets off the first locally supported week of Cook Islands and Pacific Film Festival by hosting a series of activities.
Diplomats lounge with All Blacks
Monday 22 September 2014 | Published in Local
Touring members of the Cook Islands Diplomats golden oldies rugby team made the most of their overnight delay in Auckland by hanging out with the might All Blacks.
Queen's leaders programme deadline fast approaching
Monday 22 September 2014 | Published in Local
Youth are being urged to get their applications in for a once-in-a-lifetime programme that can help them become part of the next generation of global leaders.
TikiTour creates new 'ship edition'
Monday 22 September 2014 | Published in Local
Locally owned and operated TikiTour (formerly The Circuit) is expanding its map and coupon guide services to include a ‘ship edition’ for cruise ship passengers.
Another young life cut short
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Local
Another young life has been cut short and this time it’s a promising rugby player that has died from injuries he sustained in a motorbike crash on Thursday night.
Sisterly support
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Local
Reigning Miss South Pacific Teuira Napa (left) is in support mode for Miss Cook Islands Antonina Browne as she begins her campaign for the Miss South Pacific Pageant this December in Apia, Samoa.
Demos take issue with Pitt article
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Local
The DEMOCRATIC Party is attempting to distance itself from an article in a local newspaper that accused Chief Justice Thomas Weston of the High Court of bias during the electoral petition process.In a story published this week in the weekly Cook Islands Herald, writer George Pitt claims the Chief Justice’s decisions and courtroom conduct in […]
Brewing up smash hits at Matutu
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Local
Local brewers at Matutu Brewery in Tikioki are slowly growing their collection of speciality beers and this week a new creation has been created in the ‘Matutu Townshend Smash’.
Locals pursuing alleged poachers of Giant Trevally
Friday 19 September 2014 | Published in Local
World-renowned whale researcher Nan Hauser said she wants to see charges laid on crewmembers of a foreign fishing vessel who allegedly caught a number of Giant Trevally in Avatiu Harbour recently.
New Girl Guides, Brownies enrolled
Friday 19 September 2014 | Published in Local
The Arorangi Girl Guides Company held a special programme to enroll young girls who made their Brownie and Guide Promise in front of a room packed with parents and officials.
Bumpy ride no more?
Thursday 18 September 2014 | Published in Local
Local motorists have been down this road before, but it looks like a project to provide a smooth drive through town may finally be getting off the ground.
Regional police on sharing mission
Thursday 18 September 2014 | Published in Local
Sharing policing skills and knowledge will be on the agenda this week for the Cook Islands Police Service who yesterday welcomed officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.
Holiday welcome relief from sugary election promises
Thursday 18 September 2014 | Published in Local
This is a postcard from Rarotonga where I find myself merrily snubbing the general election by using age-old forgetting techniques - sunshine, salt water and sand.
Exclusive dinner leads efforts to promote local black pearls
Wednesday 17 September 2014 | Published in Local
Stakeholders involved in the Cook Islands black pearl industry hope an upcoming one-of-a-kind dinner affair will blossom into a larger, annual event to showcase the locally produced product.
Police reinvestigate minor crash
Tuesday 16 September 2014 | Published in Local
Police have re-opened investigations into events that led up to a minor motor vehicle crash involving regular visitors to the island Dr K Sanders and his wife.
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