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St Joseph’s students show off their whacky hairdos for Literacy Week
Wednesday 7 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Crazy Hair Day at St Joseph’s Primary School had a good number of students including Lylah Tommy (left) Tama Maxwell, Alesi Ralulu and Lukarose Akava sporting creative and whacky hair styles.
Dome from China to be fitted by the end of this month
Tuesday 6 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A dome from China should be over the Tupapa Netball court by the end of this month, says George “Maggie” Angene.
Blessed to receive: Church donates to those who help the vulnerable
Monday 5 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Non-governmental organisations who service the vulnerable in the community felt “blessed” to have received donations from the Apostolic Church.
Local surfer at spot x
Monday 5 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A surf photographer from New Zealand has spent the last couple of months in Rarotonga and has taken the opportunity to snap some pictures of local surfers.
Free classes: Taking small steps to improve food production
Monday 5 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, Local, National
Free agriculture classes are returning that focus on permaculture, regenerative farming and sustainable living.
Father’s Day christening for Isaia
Monday 5 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Yesterday’s Father’s Day was extra special for the William and Heather families with the christening of baby Isaia Geoffrey Heather, who was born just over five weeks ago on July 27 in New Zealand.
House Blue’s winners and grinners
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The saying winners are grinners was evident at St Joseph’s primary school yesterday with the House Blue overall sports champions students full of smiles proudly holding their coveted trophy.
Cook Islands author gets $5000 research grant
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Kuki Airani novelist Maria Samuela has been awarded a $5000 Research Grant out of four participants in New Zealand for her novel about young Cook Islands women migrating to New Zealand between the 1930s to 1950s.
$25k Onu gift helps our young ‘dolphins’ swim
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Swimming enthusiasts will soon be decked out in professional looking dry fit apparel thanks to the kind sponsorship of Onu Sportwear.
Papa Ezekiela celebrates 90th at Are Pa Metua
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Ninety-year-old Rongo Ezekiela was thrown a surprise birthday party last week at the Are Pa Metua, hosted by the centre and his family.
‘Owning the narrative’ of our treasured history in a tech world
Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Cook Islanders are being encouraged to contribute their knowledge and ‘own the narrative’ of their taonga stored in digital records.
New officers help to keep our airport safe
Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Eight new security officer graduates are working to ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft at the Rarotonga airport.
Vaka Training Successful
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua has completed a successful sustainable transport run returning from Aitutaki on Sunday with four lasers for Sailing Cook Islands which will be used for the Cook Islands Games in October.
Satellites help farmers manage land in pilot study
Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Farmers on Rarotonga will soon have a better idea of how much land they have with the help of hand held GPS devices.
Apii Nikao celebrates Cook Islands culture
Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Culture, Local, National
Apii Nikao celebrated the end of their Cook Islands Maori Week with drum dance, traditional songs and decorated classrooms on Friday.
‘Healthy lunch only’ Wednesdays for Penrhyn students
Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The northern island Penrhyn schools of Omoka and Tetautua are tackling the health of their children in earnest with its ‘healthy lunch only’ policy on Wednesdays.
Covid prompts early move home
Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A husband-and-wife who have been admitted to the Bar in the Cook Islands are excited about the next step.
Giving haircuts around the world
Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Paul Marina left his hair salon in his home country Israel over two years ago on a mission to travel the world and give free haircuts to people from the host countries.
Vaka embarks on training voyage for new crew
Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua captain Deon Wong and 13 crew members departed Rarotonga yesterday afternoon for the island of Aitutaki.
New committee room and library in Parliament
Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
An unused office in Parliament is being converted into a committee meeting room and library, says Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere.
