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Cooking classes offer lessons on inclusion, independence

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Autism Cook Islands (ACI) held cooking classes as part of this month’s events to promote awareness, acceptance and inclusion of people living with autism here in the Cook Islands.

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Dredging work completed at Avatiu harbour

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Essential dredging work at Avatiu Marina has been completed over the weekend, to ensure the safe docking of the country’s new police patrol vessel from Australia, Te Kukupa II.


Marape wins re-election in first PNG election result

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea's caretaker prime minister James Marape has been re-elected as the MP for Tari-Pori in the country's Hela Province.


Tonga rise to No.2 in rankings

Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Sports

Mate Ma’a Tonga coach Kristian Woolf and his players aren’t satisfied with their rise to No.2 in the IRL World Rankings – they are aiming to win the World Cup in England at the end of the season.


Tour guides complete marine safety course

Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National

A group of tour guides have been put through their paces in an intensive marine safety course.


Safety challenges for cyclists, as numbers grow

Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

A surge in cyclists and bike-riding during the pandemic is likely to become a permanent feature around the world including the Cook Islands.

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Abandoned dog finds new forever home

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

A stray dog who was surrendered to the Cook Islands SPCA after being unable to travel to New Zealand for adoption has found a new forever home on the island of Rarotonga.


Rarotonga’s elusive railway and locomotive

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Memory Lane

The Cook Islands' first ever railway track and locomotive is as elusive as it is amazing.


Autism Cook Islands launches new hub

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Autism Cook Islands (ACI) officially opened its new hub in Matavera on Friday for members of the Autism community here in the Cook Islands.


Waterfalls of Rarotonga

Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

When most locals and visitors think about waterfalls in the Cook Islands the first and only one that comes to mind is Papua Vai Marere, which is also known as ‘Wigmores’ waterfall located in Vaimaanga.


Air New Zealand to prioritise Kiwi travel

Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Tourism

Air New Zealand will not be reinstating its Rarotonga-Los Angeles route.


Making sports more inclusive one ‘rippa’ at a time

Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Autism Cook Islands (ACI) has participated in a Rippa Rugby session held at Ngatangiia Field.


Sharing the ‘Umu Experience’

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Having a purpose is essential for emerging entrepreneurs wanting to offer cultural experiences, but for Terry Rangi, the founder of the Umu Experience in Tupapa, having a purpose and providing an immersive cultural experience has always been at the heart of his business and ideas.

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Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Church Talk, Features

Are the trials you have been through or problems you are currently facing causing you to lose hope?


Cook Islands $2 note selling for $110 USD online

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

A new Cook Island banknote worth $2 has been issued in the United States.


Weather masks extreme events

Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather

Data released by the Cook Islands Meteorological Service office has revealed close to an average month for weather in May compared to last year, masking a few extreme weather events.

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Punching above his weight

Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Weekend

Boxing has gained another athlete in Cook Islander Tawhiri Toheriri-Hallett, who is dreaming big and ready for mayhem at this year’s Commonwealth Games.

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Airport begins phase two of runway repairs

Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National

The second phase of the runway replacement slab project is currently underway at Rarotonga International Airport.

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Strong winds and heavy rain leave trail of destruction

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather

Ferocious winds and heavy rain have unleashed havoc across Rarotonga bringing a destructive end to the month of May.


New CEO ready to take Airport to new heights

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Tourism, Weekend

Rarotonga’s new Airport Authority boss Nikau Tangaroa always knew that he wanted to work in aviation, but he never thought that one day he might run the Rarotongan Airport Authority taking on the top job.

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