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Maru reappointed as head of Marine Resources
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Secretary for the Ministry of Marine Resource (MMR), Pamela Maru has been reappointed for another three-year term.
‘High number of inmates suffering with Dyslexia’
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Dyslexia advocates are calling for better care of inmates dealing with the disorder.
Aussies go to the polling station in Rarotonga
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Australians living in Rarotonga voted in federal elections for the first time in person.
Acceptance and equality for LGBTQ+
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
IDAHOBIT is the International Day against homophobia, biphobia, interphobia and transphobia, it is the day against LGBTQIA+ discrimination which is commemorated on May 17.
Raising climate change awareness
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The National Environment Service on Friday finalised the winners of the Ozone2Climate Art Competition held in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Volunteers loving time in Raro
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Three volunteers have arrived in the Cook Islands to help Te Are Manu veterinary clinic treat and care for animals in Rarotonga.
Renowned sailors head to Aitutaki for Electron Regatta
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Aitutaki is to host its first Electron World Fleet and Match Sailing Regatta on the lagoon.
Minister Angene’s water station ready for use
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Minister George Angene’s bright green and yellow water station at Tau Terevete Park is complete and ready for use.
Restaurant demolished at weekend
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National
A landmark building that has been home to numerous restaurants over the years was torn down over the weekend.
Morning tea for World Mosquito Program
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Australian High Commission threw a morning tea to celebrate the work the World Mosquito Program has done in conjunction with Te Marae Ora.
Watching the jet land becoming popular again
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National
Before Covid-19 brought Rarotonga’s tourism industry to its knees, one of the most popular forms of entertainment for visitors was watching jets land from the lagoon side of the airport runway.
Free de-sexing programme gets underway
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu in conjunction with the Dog Registration and Animal Control Committee (DRACC) and the SPCA, will host a number of free de-sexing clinics for dogs starting today.
Nikao seawall mural continues to delight
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Marae Moana’s bright ocean-themed mural at the seawall in Nikao continues to delight passing motorists, and yesterday 107 metres of the artwork was completed.
NZ rugby reps promote healthy living
Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Rugby Union
New Zealand Rugby Pacific Sporting representatives visiting Rarotonga to help promote healthy lifestyles, meet with stakeholders and share their skills.
Arorangi meeting house goes up rapidly
Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National
Another large steel rafter was carefully lifted by crane onto the new Arorangi Community Hall building on Saturday, marking another important stage in its construction.
Yala honoured for services to community
Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islander Teremoana Yala of Porirua, was awarded the MNZM (Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit) on May 9, for services to the Cook Islands community.
New chief executive takes over at Avaroa Cable Ltd
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Mike Schwarz has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Avaroa Cable Ltd.
Golfer has plenty of tricks up her sleeve
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Professional golfer and trick shot artist, Cook Islander Tania Tare can balance a golf ball, knock it off her knee and then smash it with a driver in mid-air.
Author writes to her own beat
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Maria Samuela’s Beats of the Pa’u tells the stories of Cook Islanders adjusting to New Zealand in the late 1970s and the early 1980s.
Plan to move market huts leaves carver ‘angry and disgusted’
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National
Longtime Punanga Nui hut owner Henry Tavioni says he’s been left angry and disgusted by plans that emerged last week to demolish huts in the back row of the market to create a car park.
