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Photo success shocks comp. winner
Wednesday 8 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
It seems that while half of Rarotonga had correctly picked our winning Memories of Summer competition image, the actual photographer didn’t think he had a chance.
Papa Pia is back on air
Wednesday 8 February 2017 | Published in Local
Thanks to the generosity of members of the American Radio Relay League-affiliated Western Washington DX Club (WWDXC), Pia “Papa Pia” Taraeka, E51PT, of Manihiki, is back on the air after a three-decade absence. “My interest in amateur radio started around 1962 as a radio operator working for the Cook Island and New Zealand governments,” Papa Pia said. “My primary job was relaying radio Morse code traffic destined for the Cook Islands and other places, including New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti, and Niue.” Papa Pia is on CW and SSB, 80 through 10 meters, running 100 W to an all-band dipole. — Thanks to The Daily DX
Volunteer goes where she is needed
Wednesday 8 February 2017 | Published in Local
As a volunteer you must go where you would be needed the most and New Zealand volunteer Roanna Salunga was eager to volunteer in Rarotonga.
Tourists menaced with machete
Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A machete-wielding man threatened two female tourists yesterday on the Wigmore’s Waterfall road.
Yachtsman wanted to let uninsured vessel sink
Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The yachtsman rescued by Cook Islands police after his ketch allegedly hit an underwater object wanted to let the vessel sink.
Island life researcher graduates
Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Published in Local
A New Zealand researcher with a 30-year interest in Pacific education and development, lived on Mangaia for four months to explore the case for more indigenous knowledge and culture in education,
Jilted bride thanks Rarotonga
Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Published in Local
A NEW Zealand womans whose husband-to-be bailed out of their wedding on Rarotonga, has got over her disappointment and is now focused on moving on.
Young farmers lead way on Mangaia
Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Published in Health
On Mangaia, five young leaders are being trained in organic farming practices so they can supply their local markets, as well as export their crops to Rarotonga.
Police attend two accidents
Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Published in Crime
It WAS a positive weekend for the police on Rarotonga as no serious crimes was reported. Senior Sergeant Tuaine Charlie said police attended two motor vehicle crashes,
PSL matter adjourned
Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Published in Local
The court application by Apex Agencies and Porter Groups Holdings to wind up controversial shipping company Pacific Schooners Ltd was adjourned sine die last Friday.
Forced split completely unfair
Monday 6 February 2017 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands woman says she is devastated by the Immigration department’s push to have her Kiwi partner of almost seven years out of the country.
Yachtsman has been in strife before
Monday 6 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The yachtsman at the centre of a marine rescue earlier this week has a history of boat troubles in the Pacific.
PM off to Singapore, NZ
Monday 6 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna left the country yesterday for an official trip to Singapore and New Zealand.
Cruise liner caters for luxury market
Monday 6 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Calm seas meant a successful disembarkation for passengers, many of whom took the opportunity to explore Rarotonga.
OPM slams shooting inquiry letter
Monday 6 February 2017 | Published in Politics
Comments made by letter-writer Papa Williams regarding the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry into last year’s shooting tragedy have been slammed by an Office of the Prime Minister spokesman.
Licence issue clarified
Monday 6 February 2017 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands drivers licence is valid anywhere in the Cook Islands regardless of where it is issued.
Te Kainga training successful
Monday 6 February 2017 | Published in Health
Te Kainga Community Mental Health Service, Rarotonga has successfully completed its 15th basic psychiatry and mental health course.
Plenty to celebrate at Nukutere College
Monday 6 February 2017 | Published in Education
The inauguration ceremony for the 2017 prefects also celebrated the fact that students last year achieved the school’s biggest success in National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) in many years.
We have a Winner!
Sunday 5 February 2017 | Published in Local
CONGRATULATIONS Raita Rongo for your terrific images and winning the Huawei P9 smartphone. This year’s Memories of Summer photo contest has been a major success, attracting a large number of entries.
Willing hands aid cargo retrieval
Saturday 4 February 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Taio Shipping has been in the headlines following the grounding of the company’s new vessel Moana Nui on Nassau last week.
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