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Te Aponga Uira fixing faulty street lights around Rarotonga

Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in

Te Aponga Uira staff have been out and about fixing faulty street lights across Rarotonga.


‘Mystery’ boulders to be excavated from Avatiu Harbour

Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

A number of boulders found in Avatiu Harbour have posed a risk to the docking of the new police patrol boat Te Kukupa II, which is expected to arrive in Rarotonga in July.


Ready to fight fires and save lives

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Weekend

The Cook Islands has had very few female firefighters over the years, but young Paeru Ngaroi is hoping to change that by paving the way for future generations.

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Avarua Bakery part of ACI transition programme

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Autism Cook Islands (ACI) visited Avarua Bakery on Tuesday as part of this month’s Autism events to promote awareness, acceptance and inclusion of people living with autism here in the Cook Islands.


‘High number of inmates suffering with Dyslexia’

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Dyslexia advocates are calling for better care of inmates dealing with the disorder.


Volunteers loving time in Raro

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Three volunteers have arrived in the Cook Islands to help Te Are Manu veterinary clinic treat and care for animals in Rarotonga.

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Aitutaki to host ‘biggest’ fitness festival in the South Pacific

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Outer Islands

The organisers of Aitutaki Liftoff have announced the second edition of the annual competition, with the aim of becoming one of the biggest local and international fitness events in the pacific.


Free de-sexing programme gets underway

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Te Are Manu in conjunction with the Dog Registration and Animal Control Committee (DRACC) and the SPCA, will host a number of free de-sexing clinics for dogs starting today.


Celebrating music, Mother's Day

Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Entertainment, National

Rarotonga residents enjoyed a night out at The Village Eatery in Titikaveka last Sunday, to celebrate Mother’s Day and enjoy some delicious food, music and BYO drinks.


Stand-off between protesters and police on Norfolk Island averted

Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

A stand-off was averted on Norfolk Island when a couple occupying a historic house chose to leave rather than face criminal charges.


Diagnosing her daughter’s dyslexia

Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Weekend

When Jean Francis found out her daughter Jasmine was struggling to learn to read, she discovered just how challenging yet amazing the world could be for people dealing with dyslexia, writes Sian Solomon.


World Bank plan to improve Marshall Islands' urban areas

Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional

The World Bank has approved a new project to strengthen the climate resilience, safety, and livability of urban areas of the Marshall Islands.


Sustainable tuna fishery celebrated

Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Go Local

The world’s first fully-sustainable tuna fishery has celebrated a 25-year milestone of Western and Central Pacific fisheries partnerships, by launching a 45-page e-booklet on May 2, World Tuna Day.


Shaping the world we live in

Monday 2 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features

For the local body elections in Wellington, New Zealand’s Green Party wanted candidates that could help them reshape the world and protect the planet, which is Cook Islander Luana Scowcroft.

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Local raises almost $3K for Raro’s horses

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

An online fundraiser launched for Rarotonga’s last two remaining horses has raised almost three thousand dollars.


‘Building awareness in our community’

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

A mixture of parents, teachers, and teacher aides have turned out for a meeting held by the recently formed Cook Islands Dyslexia Society at the Celebration Church in Nikao.


Support and inclusion for Autism Cook Islands

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Autism Cook Islands (ACI) has visited a team of firefighters at the Rarotonga Fire and Aviation Rescue centre as part of Autism Month events.


Creative Centre makes ‘Amazing Race’ pit stop

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Members of the Creative Centre have participated in their own Amazing Race.


First Covid-related death recorded in Cook Islands

Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Health, National

The Cook Islands had recorded its first Covid-19 related death.


RSM Maitai: A rusty remembrance

Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Memory Lane

One hundred and thirty years ago, the Royal Mail Service (RMS) Maitai ran aground off the island of Rarotonga, stranding 43 people and entwining the lives of others forever.


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