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Mangaia 200 years of Gospel celebrations embraces island

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands

The colossal amount of around $1 million has been raised for the island of Mangaia’s Te Arikianga o te Evangelia, the Arrival of the Gospel Bicentennial commemoration festivities that will be held this coming June.


Island girls fly to big smoke and carve out their careers in tourism

Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Tourism is the key driver for economic development in the Cook Islands and Tereora College graduates Kubethreana Taripo and Rakiki Brown are both “excited” to be the first scholarship students to be awarded the Cook Islands Tourism Leadership Programme scholarship.


Ngati Tangiiau akataoanga Rangatira

Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

The Ngati Tangiiau chiefly tribe of Takitumu have gathered at Te Tu’ukura Marae in Turangi, Ngatangiia for the peaceful “akataoanga” traditional investiture of Maui Rangatira – Justine Matatoa Flanagan and Te Pa’u Tangi o Tangiiau Rangatira – Teremoana Peter Tamariki Monga.


Apii Takitumu welcomes new prefects for 2024

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National

Just over a week after starting back at school, Apii Takitumu welcomed in the month of February by hosting their prefect’s induction day at the Holy Spirit Revival Church yesterday morning.


Minister Nicholas initiates work experience programme for college students

Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National

College students have been given the opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to various government agencies through a work experience programme.


Cook Islands to celebrate first anniversary of decriminalisation with Anuanua festival

Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A week-long celebration of ‘love, acceptance and unity’ will mark the first anniversary of the Cook Islands decriminalising same-sex relations.


Thousands celebrate Airport’s golden anniversary

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

Dance, drums, song, and a downpour of rain marked the 50th Anniversary of Rarotonga International Airport as joyful cultural celebrations took flight on the tarmac yesterday morning.


From 5000 to 3.2 million: Celebrating Rarotonga International Airport’s golden voyage

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

Thousands attended the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Rarotonga International Airport yesterday morning, the festivities starting with a refreshing shower of rain that blessed the opening formalities.


Golden memories of Rarotonga International Airport

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

At 5am this morning the tangi kaara of the drums around the island will signal the start of the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Rarotonga Airport which starts 8.30am.


50 years of connecting the nation

Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

Anticipation builds as the Rarotonga International Airport prepares to mark its 50 years of excellence on Monday, January 29, celebrating its Golden Jubilee.


Airport’s longest-serving employee reflects on 45 years of service

Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

Amidst the bustling hub of aviation activity at the gateway to the Cook Islands, Rarotonga Airport, stands Rescue Fire Services’ dedicated manager, George Nicholls, who has committed nearly 45 years of solid-service to the community. Melina Etches reports.


Reconnecting with Airport’s past during runway walk

Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

Prime Minister Mark Brown was one of the close to four thousand people who took up the opportunity presented by Airport Authority Cook Islands to walk along the 2.3-kilometre airport runway for the first time on Tuesday.


Airport gears up for Kia Orana Day

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Celebrating the richness of people and culture, the Airport Authority Cook Islands will today host a special Kia Orana Day as part of their 50th anniversary celebration on Monday.


Sweat session for super triathlete

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cardio Combat (CC) crew will be presenting an energising sweat session this Saturday, January 27, at 6.30am at the Tupapa Centre to support Cook Islands 68-year-old super triathlete Kevin Henderson, who is gearing up for his 19th Ironman New Zealand in Taupō, Aotearoa next month.


Public input sought on coastal protection projects

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

The National Environment Service (NES) has received three new Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) permit applications for public consultation.


Kora showcases local gems at Airport Market Days event

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Tiare Kora, who takes care of her family’s “Kora Pearls” booth, is one of the 24 vendors at the Airport Market Days.


Airport Market Days draw crowds

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

After the exhilarating Airport Runway experience on Tuesday afternoon, Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) got back into gear early yesterday morning for the official opening of their Market Days.


Long Service Awards honour courage and dedication

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Honouring courage and dedication, three Airport Authority Rescue fire fighters were recognised with Long Service Gold Star awards (25+ years’ service).


Airport tour offers rare glimpse into Rarotonga’s travel hub

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National

In the lead up to next week’s 50th anniversary celebration of the Rarotonga International Airport, passengers on “Flight Bus Number 50” public tour broke into heartfelt island songs, cherishing the milestone moment of riding along the airport runway.


Apii Te Uki Ou students take off for new year with Airport Tour

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Senior students at Apii Te Uki Ou kicked off their 2024 academic year and first day back at school yesterday with a unique experience – a bus tour on the Rarotonga International Airport.


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