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Vaka Eiva draws the visitors and boosts economy
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Local
If you needed any more proof that the Cook Islands get a healthy boost to the economy during the annual Vaka Eiva festival – here it is.
Adopted school receives sports gear
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Local
Arorangi School was alive with the sound of singing and laughing on Tuesday as the students hosted their adopted Vaka Eiva team.
Wahoo! It's a marlin!
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Local
It’s not the biggest marlin of the season so far, but this 140kg blue marlin was the catch of the day on Tuesday.
Shopping ourselves silly on Black Friday
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Local
It’s nearing midnight, and the thick crowd gathered outside computer warehouse Best Buy is humming with anticipation.
Boys show pink pride
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Local
They may not have finished in the top spot, but the Cook Islands development oe vaka team’s hearts certainly make them winners.
Junior paddlers tear up Muri lagoon
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Local
Australia and New Zealand have renewed their Trans-Tasman rivalry on Muri lagoon as the two countries picked up victories in yesterday’s Mapu Oe Vaka races.
Reef Shipping in receivership
Tuesday 27 November 2012 | Published in Local
Reef Shipping have gone into receivership – but owners of local consortium Tai Moana say Cook Islands services won’t be affected.
Business sector serious about PNG
Tuesday 27 November 2012 | Published in Local
Local business leaders say the way to launch meaningful business links between the Cook Islands and Papua New Guinea may lie in a cooperative approach to economic development.
Ngakau Toa Vaka vaine, iron queens
Tuesday 27 November 2012 | Published in Local
The Ngakau Toa Vaka open women’s V6 iron team are the toast of the local paddling circle after the pure local side smashed the 18km course to be crowned the iron queens.
Boiler bombing!
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Local
Soaring temperatures at the weekend sent crowds to the sea to cool down, including this group of boys who turned the iconic boiler just outside the mouth of Avarua harbour into a jumping platform.
Coin Save plans anger locals
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Local
Local business owners have voiced their concern to the Business, Trade and Investment Board over a Chinese business-owner apparently setting up shop without any formal approval.
Team spirit to shine in today's V6 iron challenge
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Local
The 2012 Vaka Eiva Festival got off to a blistering start with paddlers battling the heat and each other for top honours on the V1 and OC1 iron challenges.
System's development on the radar
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Local
Aquaponics facility founders Lynnsay Rongokea and Barbara Thomson have been getting their hands dirty.
Hot paddlers get top results
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Local
Soaring temperatures with little breeze and flat blue waters made Saturday’s first Vaka Eiva races in the V1 and OC1 singles race extremely challenging for local and visiting paddlers.
Watch for Hiromana
Saturday 24 November 2012 | Published in Local
Tahiti’s Hiromana Flores is one paddler to keep your eye on during the Vaka Eiva Festival!.
Akatapuanga vaka moana
Saturday 24 November 2012 | Published in Local
Vaka Eiva paddlers gathered at Avarua harbour for the spiritually uplifting akatapuanga vaka ceremony marking the start of the weeklong paddling festival.
PM Puna returns after two weeks away
Saturday 24 November 2012 | Published in Local
Deputy prime minister Tom Marsters is the only cabinet minister who will be out of the country for the whole week.
Te Vaerua providing care-giving support
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Local
Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services is ending a busy 2012 with their annual general meeting.
Blossoming summer fashion
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Local
If you are looking to update your summer wardrobe, Blossom in Muri has a fabulous range of summer fashions in store.
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