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Avatiu harbour re-opening
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Local
The newly redeveloped Avatiu harbour will be officially opened today with the ceremony scheduled to start at 5pm.
Eye specialists' work underway
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Local
The busy hospital waiting room gives an idea of the number of people who are making good use of the eye specialists currently working in the Cook Islands.
Last day for a Passing Glimpse
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Local
It is the last day of an art exhibition of intimate Rarotongan landscapes and you had better be in quick if you want to own one – over half have sold.
Last casting call for Film Raro
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Local
The last auditions to be in the Film Raro short films are tomorrow evening and the crews are especially looking for more males.
Voyagers follow in ancestor's wake
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Local
Traditional sailors on vaka Te Aurere and Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti arrived in Rarotonga on yesterday– the final stop before they return home to Aotearoa.
SOPAC director gets update
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Local
The recently appointed director of a regional organisation is in Rarotonga this week to get updated on the work in the Cook Islands including lagoon quality, disaster mitigation and seabed minerals research help.
Waka Tapu voyagers to be welcomed today
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Local
Waka Tapu voyagers on Vaka Te Au Rere and Ngahiraka mai Tawhiti were expected to reach Rarotonga at around 8pm last night before their planned welcome this morning at 10am.
Continental shelf proposal in NY
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands’ submission to have its continental shelf extended beyond its 200-mile exclusive economic zone is still under consideration in New York.
Hunters take out touch honours
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Local
Lead by touch rugby stalwart and national representative Edith Nicholas – the sparky Bounty Hunters team never looked like losing their unbeaten title at Monday’s women’s grand finals against the Nukzpower ladies.
A Royale win for The Caf
Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Local
What regulars to The Caf in Taputapuatea already knew is now official – that barista Shontel Royale makes the best coffee on the island.
Offshore issues for Westpac
Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Local
An interruption in Westpac services last Wednesday was due to a technical failure in an offshore office.
Car winner still 'can't believe it'
Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Local
Local woman Tereapii Urlich drove away in her new car yesterday as the winner of a CITC competition.
Winds pick up for Waka Tapu
Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Local
Waka hourua Te Aurere and Ngahiraka mai Tawhiti are due to arrive in Rarotonga tomorrow afternoon.
CITC draws car giveaway
Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Local
A lucky supermarket shopper won a new car on Saturday.
Port to be officially reopened
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Local
The newly redeveloped Avatiu harbour will be officially opened on Friday, April 12 – some 17 months after the project was completed.
Hiccup for Westpac services
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Local
Westpac services were not fully operational on Wednesday.
Local fare at cooking demo
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Local
Chefs whipped up recipes using local ingredients for a day of cooking demonstrations at the Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre (HTTC) yesterday.
Waka Tapu heads to Rarotonga
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Local
Rarotonga will be the next port of call for Waka Tapu voyagers aboard double hull canoes or waka hourua – Te Aurere and waka Ngahiraka mai Tawhiti.
Community workshops offer creative expertise
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders have been making the most of their creative talents, with places at the community education courses filling fast.
The changing face of Cook Islanders
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Local
Several weeks ago a young professional Cook Islands woman and mother came to see me to talk about the immediate and long term implications of depopulation.
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