National

Celebrating 30 years of colour

Tuesday 24 July 2018 | Published in Culture

When Kay and her husband the late Ian George held art exhibitions at the former Art Studio (now Beluga Cafe) in Arorangi, they were invariably spectacular and thoroughly enjoyable occasions, attended by everyone from the late Tinomana Ruta Ariki, through to Rarotonga residents both local and papa’a – and the invariable sprinkling of visitors from further afield.

Culture


Graduates praised for achievements

Tuesday 24 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education

Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) celebrated another round of graduates on Friday last week.

Education


USP graduate guest speaker

Tuesday 24 July 2018 | Published in Local

Rarotonga identity Noeline Browne will be guest speaker at next month’s USP-Plus evening.

Local


Reward offered after business sign vandalised

Tuesday 24 July 2018 | Published in Crime

Casa Del Sol owner Deon Rossouw has had enough.

Crime


PM 'twisting minds' - Demos

Tuesday 24 July 2018 | Published in Politics

The Democratic Party have defended their criticism of this year’s $3 million Te Maeva Nui cost, accusing prime minister Henry Puna of “twisting the minds of people” into thinking that they didn’t want the Pa Enua to travel to Rarotonga for the celebrations.

Politics

'We can afford TMV' - Brown

Tuesday 24 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Deputy prime minister Mark Brown says the country can afford to spend about $3.04 million on this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations.

Politics


Best dance costumes on show for Rakei Manava

Tuesday 24 July 2018 | Published in Culture

Proud sponsor CITC has put up a total of $21,000 cash in prizes for the annual Rakei Manava national dance costume competition at this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations in 2018.

Culture


BSP improving banking service

Monday 23 July 2018 | Published in Local

BSP Cook Islands has taken a big step forward in improving banking services with the Postilion system upgrade which took place on July 13.

Local

Fix for airport carpark issues

Monday 23 July 2018 | Published in Local

While the Rarotonga International Airport’s automated carpark entry system has faced a few teething problems since first being installed last July, a fix is on the horizon.

Local


Fire engine fleet best in the Pacific

Monday 23 July 2018 | Published in Local

Rarotonga International Airport’s fleet of fire engines has recently been restored to its full contingent of four with the arrival of a fully refurbished truck from New Zealand.

Local


Trip of a lifetime to northern islands

Monday 23 July 2018 | Published in Outer Islands

Tarani Greig and Monica Boucek so enjoyed their trip to the northern islands on the Layar Mas recently, they decided to write a story about it. This is their account of a trip of a lifetime, to Manihiki and Rakahanga.

Outer Islands


More from Nukutere cultural comp

Monday 23 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education

As Rarotonga prepares to begin its Te Maeva Nui celebrations for 2018, Nukutere College were starting early, with their house cultural competition.

Education


A prelude to self-government

Saturday 21 July 2018 | Published in Politics

Rarotonga writer and historian Howard Henry today concludes a two-part series on the Cook Islands’ prospects of becoming a member of the United Nations.

Politics


Petition brings PM to court

Saturday 21 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Prime minister Henry Puna will take the stand in court on August 13 to give evidence regarding the Rakahanga petition filed by the leader of the Democratic Party Tina Browne.

Politics


Brown raises issue of land court charges

Saturday 21 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

New Justice minister Rose Brown raised the issue of complaints from the public regarding the high fees charged by the land division of the High Court at a special meeting with the Ministry of Justice staff yesterday.

Politics

It's the next generation of news reporters...

Saturday 21 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education

The next generation of news reporters is being trained at Takitumu Primary School.

Education


Apii Te Uki Ou celebrates 25 years

Saturday 21 July 2018 | Published in Education

Apii Te Uki Ou marked their 25th anniversary yesterday with an umu kai for school students, staff and parents, both past and present.

Education


Handgun seized at scene of 'domestic'

Saturday 21 July 2018 | Published in Crime

An air-powered handgun was confiscated by police who called out to a domestic disturbance at Nikao on Thursday.

Crime


CITC platinum sponsor for Te Maeva Nui

Saturday 21 July 2018 | Published in Culture

The Ministry of Cultural Development has confirmed the Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC) as its third Platinum Sponsor for Te Maeva Nui 2018.

Culture


A major win for TIS

Saturday 21 July 2018 | Published in Environment

As Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is a non-government organisation, a common question asked is where does the Society get their funding.

Environment

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