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Puaikura takes top Maeva Nui prize
Wednesday 8 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Rarotonga’s Vaka Puaikura has taken out the Terepai ‘Sunai’ Matapo Trophy for the overall Te Maeva Nui cultural championships.
BTIB assists Friendly Mart
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) has stepped in to assist the operators of Friendly Mart, which was destroyed by fire in June this year.
Quick arrest of burglary suspect
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Crime
Police detectives have arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with burglaries that occurred at two major Avarua businesses in the early hours of last Thursday.
Japan hands over fire trucks to Teimurimotia
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Local
The Teimurimotia fire rescue station took ownership of two pump trucks and a tank truck from the Japanese government at a handover ceremony on Saturday, August 4.
Happy birthday Cook Islands!
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Culture
The 53rd anniversary of Cook Islands independence has gifted the country with a trail of milestones its people can be proud of, says Prime Minister Henry Puna.
Cultural festival action continues
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Culture
The feast of Cook Islands dancing and music continued at the National Auditorium on Thursday night, with another large crowd turning out to enjoy Cook Islands culture at its best.
Night of surprises...
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Published in Culture
With pearls thrown to the crowd, young drummers smaller than the drums they were beating, a turtle on stage (well, kind of) and much more, Thursday night’s performances were full of surprises for this (papa’a) reporter’s first real look at what makes Te Maeva Nui such a magical occasion for the whole of the Cook Islands.
It's time to consider our environment
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Published in Environment
With elections season quietening down, and Te Maeva Nui coming towards the end, now is a good time for us as Cook Islands people to think about reducing our impact on our environment, especially when we celebrate special occasions.
Musical boost for Mitiaro
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Mitiaro’s young people have received a major boost in improving their musical skills thanks to timely assistance from Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Taste-a-Trade session meant what it said
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Wednesdays “Taste-a-Trade” session was, just that, a taster.
Choreographer happy to be back
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Culture
Choreographer Jacob Samson is once again lending his expertise to the group from Rakahanga for this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Car crashes into roadside graveyard
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Police were yesterday still investigating an accident in which a motor vehicle crashed into a roadside graveyard in Arorangi.
Bungling burglar botches break-in
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Published in Crime
It looked to have been like something out of one of those old-fashioned slapstick crime capers, the silent kind, with maybe a bit of frantic piano-playing every now and then at the really dramatic (or hilarious) moments.
Two fires suspected arson
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Published in Crime
Police Commissioner Maara Tetava says the Cook Islands Police Service is committing a large amount of resources into investigating the fires which destroyed Friendly Mart, Tex Mart and RaroMart.
Cook Islands Language Week important: Minister
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Published in Culture
New Zealand’s Minister for Pacific Peoples says Cook Islands Language Week can play an important part in protecting the future of Reo Maori Kuki Airani.
Tiredness and dehydration cause issues
Friday 3 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Dehydration and tiredness resulted in performers collapsing while either coming off the stage, or on the grounds outside the building during the Te Maeva Nui celebrations at the National Auditorium this week.
Get your pizzas while they're hot
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Local
This week’s market story comes from the Muri night markets, where we paid a visit to the ‘Adam’s Pizza’ stall, run by Sabrina and Adam Connelly.
OSH issues paper available in three versions
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Local
Technical adviser Shaw Idea Pty has finished presenting the Issues Paper, a set of questions and explanations meant to guide further thoughts and ideas covering Occupational Safety and Health. Employers’ Liability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation.
Partnership could bring Chinese tourists
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Economy
The continuing partnership between the Chinese city of Zhuhai and a number of Cook Islands government ministries may result in more “high-end” tourists from China visiting our shores, says Culture Secretary Anthony Turua.
Rape accused not guilty
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Crime
A 22-year-old man from Tupapa was acquitted of a charge of rape at a trial before Justice Doherty and a jury this week.
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