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The Avarua reef . . . a major 'junkyard'
Monday 7 January 2013 | Published in Local
The tragic death of Stanley Heather Senior while trying to save family members on the “Agnes Bell” during the Hurricane of 18 December 1883, brings to mind the greatest maritime tragedy ever recorded in the waters of the Cook Islands.
Growing up island style
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Local
Life as a child, particularly one growing up in a small community, is a busy one full of freedom, fun and responsibility.
Born with a rake in hand
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Local
Holding a rake in your hands could well be a first memory.
Next Akanoa reunion set for 2014
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Local
Akanoa family members can mark December 26, 2014, to January 1, 2015, in their diaries for the next reunion.
Valoa's valour honoured
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Local
Acknowledging retired parliamentary clerk Nga Valoa’s 40 years of service to Cook Islands parliament was behind a function organised by the local Pukapuka community on Thursday night.
Tutaka-George paddles to Youth Olympics
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Local
Top junior paddler Andre Tutaka-George will be the first Cook Islands representative to compete at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) in Sydney later this month.
Kaina's Manihiki-made MBE
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Local
Helping promote the public and community on the island of Manihiki has seen Jane Kimi Kaina acknowledged in the New Year’s honour list.
USP gets good report card
Friday 4 January 2013 | Published in Local
The University Grants Committee (UGC) of the University of the South Pacific (USP) had its triennial meeting for 2013-2015 at the Laucala Campus in Suva, Fiji from 16-20 July.
2013: The Year of the Black Snake
Friday 4 January 2013 | Published in Local
Just four days ago we moved at the stroke of midnight from 2012 to 2013.
Honorary consul returns to roots
Friday 4 January 2013 | Published in Local
The honorary French consul to the Cooks may not be on the rock right now but Nathalie Rosette-Cazel-Tierney is still hard at work coordinating official business from her home in France.
Stylists-on-the-spot for brides
Friday 4 January 2013 | Published in Local
If there’s one thing brides and bridesmaids throughout the world cross their fingers for, it’s the absence of rain and wind on their special day.
Slipping and sliding!
Thursday 3 January 2013 | Published in Local
These two boys from the Ngati Tanire family reunion slide their way down the line as part of the sports day held on Monday.
Newspaper donates safety leaflets
Thursday 3 January 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands News will be doing its part to promote water safety around Rarotonga by designing and producing the water safety leaflets aimed at tourists.
Frankli Happi up north
Thursday 3 January 2013 | Published in Local
Resident Rarotonga musicians Leilani Happ and Mark Franklin are taking a break from their performances in Rarotonga to tour the Bay of Islands throughout the summer festive season.
Tanire reunion a success
Thursday 3 January 2013 | Published in Local
The final day of the Ngati Tanire family reunion saw one woman make an extraordinary announcement that Stanley Heather Senior has descendants in Kiribati.
$18,050 for Samoa cyclone Evan relief
Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Local
A $10,000 donation from the government has helped a radiothon raise over $18,000 for victims of Cyclone Evan in Samoa.
Splash car up for grabs
Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Local
Splash into the New Year in a new car! CITC food group is again giving back to the community and giving all their customers the chance to win a brand new Suzuki Splash green/grey car.
SUMMER FUN!
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Local
Uncle Kaienua Pera with his niece and nephew Taira and Joseph Tangaroa take time out from the beach to help sell Dad’s fresh tuna.
Bill's bitter-sweet annuity
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Local
A special annuity offered to Bill Framhein has left the Vietnam war veteran disappointed that it hasn’t been extended to other Cook Islanders.
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