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Action on the pitch
Saturday 1 October 2011 | Published in National
There will definitely be plenty of cricketing action today as The Computer Man Rarotonga mens championship moves into round 5. At the Turangi Oval, Takuvaine will look to topple top 4 contenders Turangi in what should be a high scoring affair. Turangis Vane and Sepa Tangimetua will look to dominate the Takuvaine bowlers early on […]
Fast pace race
Saturday 1 October 2011 | Published in National
As we gathered at the starting line, which was in front of the Edgewater Resort and Spa, for the Round Raro Relay, I felt excited with so many teams taking part.As I was not the first runner, we jumped on the pick-up truck and followed our team cheering and yelling at them to keep the […]
Love our old folk
Saturday 1 October 2011 | Published in National
Resident physiotherapist Ainslie Duncan is urging the Cook Islands to recognise its mamas and papas today, which has been deemed International Day for the Elderly by the United Nations General Assembly. Its acknowledging the increase in population in the older age group, Duncan said of International Day for the Elderly. (Its for us to) stop […]
National youth council conference next week
Saturday 1 October 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC) is working round-the-clock to prepare for its nationwide conference next week the first one since 2008 and the first to go ahead with minimal external financial assistance. CINYC is the umbrella for youth organisations in the Cook Islands, whether church-based, community-based or school-based. Examples of member organisations include […]
New physiotherapy clinic opens
Saturday 1 October 2011 | Published in National
The opening of a top-quality physiotherapy clinic will be good for the economy, say a New Zealand couple who are now spending at least six months a year on Rarotonga. Sheldon and Ellen Ramer were delighted to hear that physiotherapist Ainslie Duncan is opening her own clinic on the island. Knowing that there is such […]
Own the Maeva Nui DVD
Saturday 1 October 2011 | Published in National
More than 70 hours of footage from the 2011 Te Maeva Nui cultural celebrations has been extended over four discs in the festivals official DVD, which will be officially launched at the Punanga Nui Market today. All the stage performances from all the islands are included in the release, as well as footage from the […]
New cookbook in the making
Saturday 1 October 2011 | Published in National
Members of the 60-plus club are letting the Cook Islands in on their culinary secrets theyve amassed a collection of their favourite recipes and are planning to bind them into a cookbook entitled Raurau Ki to Rima. Kitchen-tested and time-honoured, the recipes are a blend of local and non-local dishes submitted by club members. Initially […]
Pora laid out
Friday 30 September 2011 | Published in National
The people of Rakahanga brought a taste of their traditions and culture to the visiting Japanese ambassador, laying out the official welcome mat, or pora, for Hideto Mitamura yesterday at the prime ministers office. Rakahanga warrior Junior Leon Tarau welcomed Prime Minister Henry Puna, Mitamura and a score of other government officials and regional leaders […]
PMs green dreams becoming a reality
Friday 30 September 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands, Japan and Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat yesterday joined forces to send a strong message that renewable energy was no longer an option but a necessity for the Pacific region. On the lawns of the Prime Ministers Office under yesterdays blazing sun, Prime Minister Henry Puna and Forum deputy secretary general Feleti Teo […]
Heroes ready for selection
Friday 30 September 2011 | Published in Local
Fifty Christchurch earthquake survivors and their partners are set to travel to the Cook Islands for a free holiday in November and December. Christchurch mayor Bob Parker has almost completed his selection of 50 heroes who will enjoy an all-expenses-paid holiday to the Cook Islands with their partners. Parker was also among those invited, although […]
$3m more earmarked for northern group
Friday 30 September 2011 | Published in Local
All of the Cook Islands northern group will see projects similar to the Rakahanga renewable energy scheme be introduced in the next three years. About $3 million remains open for Cook Islands use under the Pacific Environment Community Fund for future projects similar to that being implemented at Rakahanga. Yesterday, Prime Minister Henry Puna said […]
Rakahanga signs $1 million deal
Friday 30 September 2011 | Published in Local
It can be easy to forget about the people affected by government business in all the political talk of policy, purse strings and progress. Their stories are often lost in the wider details of a deal. But when an emotional Rakahanga MP Taunga Toka took to the speakers podium at the prime ministers office yesterday, […]
Moimoi to visit as part of envoy
Friday 30 September 2011 | Published in National
Six current and former Kiwi international players including the Eels identity Fuifui Moimoi will come to the Cook Islands as part of a make-up deal for the Kiwis withdrawal from next weeks Rarotonga test match. The crew includes Parramatta Eels Moimoi, Penrith Panthers Sam McKendry, South Sydney Rabbitohs Issac Luke and Sydney Roosters Shaun Kenny-Dowall […]
Nutters navigate Rarotongas interior
Friday 30 September 2011 | Published in National
The Nutters Cross Island run record of 45 minutes set in the early 1990s by Greg Gustafson still stands, although local runner Roland Neururer gave it a good nudge on Wednesday. Neururer was one of 51 nutters that took on the cross island run estimated to be about 9km from the Vaima Restaurant in Vaiimaanga […]
Young relationship flourishing, says ambassador
Friday 30 September 2011 | Published in National
Yesterdays signing of the $1.2 million Rakahanga renewable energy deal and the Cook Islands nomination to co-chair an upcoming meeting with Japan represents another step forward in a young but prosperous relationship between Japan and the Cook Islands, according to ambassador Hideto Mitamura. Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda […]
Rare giant octopus found
Thursday 29 September 2011 | Published in Environment
Nan Hauser and her team have managed to reel in the slipperiest and most exciting discovery of the year a four-metre Haliphron atlanticus. In laymans terms, thats the largest known species of octopus in the world. Its also the third one found in the South Pacific ever. The specimen is currently occupying a cooler in […]
$1.1m grant to help elderly
Thursday 29 September 2011 | Published in Local
Traditional structures of assistance for vulnerable members of society are weakening and there is need for greater facilitation of help, Prime Minister Henry Puna says. He spoke yesterday at the official handing over of funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japanese government for a project aimed at improving the lives of elderly and […]
Kiwi default will make Kukis stronger: PM
Thursday 29 September 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna says the Cook Islands can go into the 2013 Rugby League World Cup with pride in the fact it beat the reigning world champions New Zealand albeit by default. Puna hosted the Cook Islands senior representative squad and other visiting rugby league players in a luncheon at his Avarua office yesterday. […]
Solar funds
Thursday 29 September 2011 | Published in Local
Government will today officially receive more than $1 million for solar panels in Rakahanga. Japans government and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat are involved in assisting the project, which receives US$1 million through the Pacific Environment Community Fund. From 11am members of government, including Prime Minister Henry Puna, will take part in the signing of […]
Junior Kangaroos approached to play
Thursday 29 September 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Rugby League has approached the ARL with the chance to send the Junior Kangaroos to Rarotonga and take the place of the retreating Kiwis team. CIRL made the offer to host the Junior Kangaroos squad in the hours after it was informed the New Zealand team would be pulling out of the […]
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