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‘Sauce Boyz’ win NZ battle of the drums event
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The riveting pounding of cultural drums echoed throughout the Manihiki Hall in Auckland, New Zealand over the weekend.
Kitesurfers upskill, put wind in their sails
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
For most residents being in a bubble in the Cook Islands was a blessing and one of the best places in the world to be in during the Covid-19 related border closure.
Are Pa Metua ready to welcome back members
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The newly-built Are Pa Metua is set to resume its services but members will have to undergo a Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) test and health check prior to the start of their gatherings at the Punanga Nui Market centre.
Cooks in the fight for transgender equality
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands is among the region’s sexual and gender diversity network calling on Pacific Islanders to fight for full equality for all transgender people.
Locals embrace new food-delivery service
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A new food-delivery service has taken off in Rarotonga.
Empire Bridge undergoes final testing
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Final tests to ensure the join between the new Empire Bridge and the road leading up to it is strong enough before its seal have been conducted by engineers.
Savage Barbecue compete with NZ’s finest
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands barbecue team, “Savage Barbecue” competed next to Blood Sweat and Beers, Coal Kids and the Four Sauceman, in the Tai Tokerau Low and Slow in Northland New Zealand.
Visitor left injured after dog attack
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Kiwi visitor to Rarotonga says it’s only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured or killed following a dog attack which left him bitten, grazed and bruised.
Putting best foot forward
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The inaugural sport shoe drive launched by the Cook Islands Sports National and Olympic Committee (CISNOC) last month is gaining momentum.
Rebuild and reimagine our country as true home for Cook Islanders: Pa Ariki
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A paramount chief is saddened by the continued departure of Cook Islanders choosing to relocate to New Zealand and Australia since the start of the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Eye-catching mural turns heads
Saturday 26 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The bright eye-catching Marae Moana mural at the Nikao Seawall keeps turning heads.
Cook Islands Voyaging Society sets new course
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Makea George Karika Ariki is the new patron of the Cook Islands Voyaging Society Inc. This was confirmed at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held on Tuesday night.
Te Kukupa crew settle in to new training regime
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Te Kukupa crew members have settled into their new training regime in Perth a month after they sailed from the Cook Islands.
Pacific green sea turtle dies after being rescued
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A pacific green sea turtle believed to originate from the Outer Islands has died despite efforts from Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco-Centre staff.
Te Mire Atu postponed until June
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Due to some composers and singers being struck with Omicron and having to undergo mandatory isolation regulations, Te Mire Atu 2022 Maori composers competition has been postponed until June 23.
Shipping vessel runs aground on Manihiki coral reef
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A Taio shipping vessel called the MV Grinna II ran aground on Manihiki’s reef close to the harbour just before 4pm on Monday.
College staff and students donate to house fire victims
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Titikaveka College prefect induction ceremony was marked with a special donation of funds to a family who lost all their possessions in a fire that destroyed their home earlier this month.
Kiwi visitors use isolation time to help out SPCA
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A group of Kiwi visitors stranded on Rarotonga because of Covid-19 are using their isolation time to help others.
Students honour World Down Syndrome Day
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Nukutere College yesterday held a mufti day in support of the World Down Syndrome Day.
Arorangi Prison inmates and staff members test positive for Omicron
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Several prisoners at Arorangi Prison and staff members have tested positive for Omicron, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced last night.
