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Te Ipukarea Society: School holiday programmes dive deep into ecology
Over the last week of the school holiday period, Te Ipukarea Society and Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau have combined efforts to run their respective youth programmes Mata Nātura and ‘Ātui’anga Ki Te Tango (AKTT).
Alleged rapist in remand
A man accused of raping minors aged under 14 is remanded in police custody after he was deemed a “risk” to society.
Judge orders board to reconsider application
An appeal against a decision by the Land Agents Registration Board has been upheld by Chief Justice Tom Weston, but only to a very limited extent. Nooroa Tuoro brought a case against the board, which declined her application to become a registered land agent earlier this year. CJ Weston has found that Tuoros application lacked […]
Home-grown heroes team named
The home-grown Cook Islands tri-series team has been named ahead of the teams first match in the series. The Cook Islands team will play either the Australian or New Zealand Kukis side on Monday, kicking off at 6.30pm at the BCI Stadium. The Australian Kukis and the New Zealand Kukis, the two other teams which […]
Action on the pitch
There will definitely be plenty of cricketing action today as The Computer Man Rarotonga mens championship moves into round 5. At the Turangi Oval, Takuvaine will look to topple top 4 contenders Turangi in what should be a high scoring affair. Turangis Vane and Sepa Tangimetua will look to dominate the Takuvaine bowlers early on […]
Fast pace race
As we gathered at the starting line, which was in front of the Edgewater Resort and Spa, for the Round Raro Relay, I felt excited with so many teams taking part.As I was not the first runner, we jumped on the pick-up truck and followed our team cheering and yelling at them to keep the […]
Love our old folk
Resident physiotherapist Ainslie Duncan is urging the Cook Islands to recognise its mamas and papas today, which has been deemed International Day for the Elderly by the United Nations General Assembly. Its acknowledging the increase in population in the older age group, Duncan said of International Day for the Elderly. (Its for us to) stop […]
National youth council conference next week
The Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC) is working round-the-clock to prepare for its nationwide conference next week the first one since 2008 and the first to go ahead with minimal external financial assistance. CINYC is the umbrella for youth organisations in the Cook Islands, whether church-based, community-based or school-based. Examples of member organisations include […]
New physiotherapy clinic opens
The opening of a top-quality physiotherapy clinic will be good for the economy, say a New Zealand couple who are now spending at least six months a year on Rarotonga. Sheldon and Ellen Ramer were delighted to hear that physiotherapist Ainslie Duncan is opening her own clinic on the island. Knowing that there is such […]
Own the Maeva Nui DVD
More than 70 hours of footage from the 2011 Te Maeva Nui cultural celebrations has been extended over four discs in the festivals official DVD, which will be officially launched at the Punanga Nui Market today. All the stage performances from all the islands are included in the release, as well as footage from the […]
New cookbook in the making
Members of the 60-plus club are letting the Cook Islands in on their culinary secrets theyve amassed a collection of their favourite recipes and are planning to bind them into a cookbook entitled Raurau Ki to Rima. Kitchen-tested and time-honoured, the recipes are a blend of local and non-local dishes submitted by club members. Initially […]
Better site needed for Mauke windpower generation
Alternative cooking is not the only green initiative the Hoskings are pursuing in their sustainable lifestyle efforts at Mauke. Their home and plans include experiments and testing in a wide-ranging spectrum of sustainable living. Among them, the Hoskings have tried to utilise wind power to generate electricity at their home. June and Andrew have a […]
Emergency works at Vaimaanga
Contractors are carrying out emergency works on the main road at Vaimaanga to stop creeping soil erosion from compromising the road surface and endangering motorists. Large stones and fresh sand have been shifted to the main road in front of the abandoned Sheraton resort site in Rarotongas south to try to stop the coastal erosions […]
No more excuses for speeding in Takitumu
Motorists will have no excuse for speeding in the Takitumu district when new roads signs are set up around the Takitumu Primary School area next term. It is hoped that with the new road signs announcing the school zone ahead, motorists will slow down especially before and after school. School principal Engia Pate says that […]
Police thanked by tourism operator
The role police play in sustaining the tourism industry is often overlooked, says Little Polynesian manager Alex Wilson. To thank the policemen and women who keep Titikaveka safe, he put on a lunch for a few of them in honour of World Tourism Day on Tuesday. World Tourism Day has been a long-standing initiative of […]
Talk about it says counsellor
On the heels of this months Suicide Prevention Awareness Week, guidance counsellor Thomas Wynne says the most effective way to defuse pent-up emotion or depression research links both to suicide is to talk about it. He advises all Cook Islanders to talk about emotional strife to get it all out so as to process and […]
Vandalism of buses worse than usual
Kevin Cook is thinking about installing digital video recorders in his fleet of 12 buses following a bad run with vandalism. Cook and his wife Frances own and manage Cooks Island Bus Passenger Transport Ltd, based in Nikao. Cook says his company has ongoing problems with vandalism of buses, although this year has been worse […]
Young relationship flourishing, says ambassador
Yesterdays signing of the $1.2 million Rakahanga renewable energy deal and the Cook Islands nomination to co-chair an upcoming meeting with Japan represents another step forward in a young but prosperous relationship between Japan and the Cook Islands, according to ambassador Hideto Mitamura. Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda […]
Pora laid out
The people of Rakahanga brought a taste of their traditions and culture to the visiting Japanese ambassador, laying out the official welcome mat, or pora, for Hideto Mitamura yesterday at the prime ministers office. Rakahanga warrior Junior Leon Tarau welcomed Prime Minister Henry Puna, Mitamura and a score of other government officials and regional leaders […]
PMs green dreams becoming a reality
The Cook Islands, Japan and Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat yesterday joined forces to send a strong message that renewable energy was no longer an option but a necessity for the Pacific region. On the lawns of the Prime Ministers Office under yesterdays blazing sun, Prime Minister Henry Puna and Forum deputy secretary general Feleti Teo […]
Moimoi to visit as part of envoy
Six current and former Kiwi international players including the Eels identity Fuifui Moimoi will come to the Cook Islands as part of a make-up deal for the Kiwis withdrawal from next weeks Rarotonga test match. The crew includes Parramatta Eels Moimoi, Penrith Panthers Sam McKendry, South Sydney Rabbitohs Issac Luke and Sydney Roosters Shaun Kenny-Dowall […]
Nutters navigate Rarotongas interior
The Nutters Cross Island run record of 45 minutes set in the early 1990s by Greg Gustafson still stands, although local runner Roland Neururer gave it a good nudge on Wednesday. Neururer was one of 51 nutters that took on the cross island run estimated to be about 9km from the Vaima Restaurant in Vaiimaanga […]
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