Local
Trivia night huge success
Friday 15 August 2014 | Published in Local
More than 100 people turned out for a quiz night at Nu Vaima Bistro which ended up raising $5700 for the Esther Honey Foundation Animal Clinic.
Rigorous tests for budding Defence Force
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Local
Two local applicants for the New Zealand Defence Force were put through their paces as part of a rigorous recruitment process on Tuesday.
New home for living Manihiki oysters
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Local
Hundreds of Cook Islands black pearls are sold every year but very few people ever get the chance to lay eyes on the actual oysters which grow them.
Thai and UN meetings coincide
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Local
An official at a recent United Nations regional gathering in Thailand described the occasion as opportunity for the Cook Islands to increase its visibility and establish stronger relations with other countries.
Cooks congregations pray for Iraq
Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Local
Recent events in Northern Iraq relating to the persecution of Christian communities, who are fleeing their village because of violence that is wreaking havoc on the entire region, has reached the Catholic Church throughout the world.
Kwai crew salvages dismasted yacht
Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Local
Crew members from the shipping vessel Kwai – currently in Avatui port – are responsible for salvaging a yacht abandoned by a Swedish couple, which had to be rescued after their boat dismasted.
Workshop for Ministry's outer islands staff
Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Local
Eight Internal Affairs officers from the outer islands have made the journey to Rarotonga for a week of training at Pukapuka Hostel.
BBC filming starts next month
Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Local
Cast and crew members of an exciting new drama series set in the Cook Islands will start arriving in Rarotonga next month for a six-week shoot.
Ministers' call to action on fisheries
Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Local
Fisheries ministers are calling Pacific Island nations to take political leadership and urgent action to implement stronger coastal fisheries management regimes at a national level.
Stray cat finds a home
Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Local
Kitty was a rough sort of character: Slight squint, coarse manner and severe glare sensitivity which made him blink absurdly whenever the sun came out.
Early details on water infrastructure project
Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Local
Stakeholders saw what the $60 million Te Mato Vai water project could potentially look like at a presentation from the team selected to draft the system’s detailed design, late last month.
Rugby brawl a 'total embarrassment'
Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Local
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Cooking course for meat-loving men
Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Local
Blokes who like meat are being invited to step into the kitchen with a renowned local chef and learn some new skills.
Glitzy cabaret show to launch
Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Local
Canapés and a glitzy cabaret show is how ‘The Planners Cook Islands’ plan to show you who they are, and what they can do to make your special event a memorable one.
Tourism contract details released
Friday 8 August 2014 | Published in Local
New information has been released about a New Zealand Aid-funded contract to provide aerial footage to the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.
Budding chefs gear up for NZ contest
Friday 8 August 2014 | Published in Local
Students from the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute are set to give it their all at an upcoming cooking competition to be held at the New Zealand Culinary Fare in Auckland later this month.
Recommendations made to Govt
Thursday 7 August 2014 | Published in Local
A team of peer reviewers which visited the Cook Islands late last year has put forward a wide range of recommendations to the Government.
Couple rescued from yacht
Thursday 7 August 2014 | Published in Local
An elderly Swedish couple had to be rescued from a yacht after their mast broke in four-metre swells near the Cook Islands.
Nightmare trip made easier by travel agent
Thursday 7 August 2014 | Published in Local
A local travel agent is being praised for going above and beyond to help a young medical student during his nightmare journey home from Cuba.
New fire truck for Rarotonga Airport
Thursday 7 August 2014 | Published in Local
A new rescue firefighting vehicle is being purchased for Rarotonga International Airport in anticipation of future changes to safety requirements.
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