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Year that was...letters to the Editor

Thursday 3 January 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

One of the many pleasures in the Cook Islands is a right to free speech, something shared daily in Cook Islands News’ Letters to the Editor section.

Four to receive New Year honours

Thursday 3 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Serving the outer islands with pride will see four Cook Islanders receive honours later this year.

$45,000 unaccounted for in constituency fund

Thursday 3 January 2013 | Published in Politics

The audit office found that under the social responsibility fund in 2008/09, expenditure totalling $45,000 did not have adequate supporting documents.

Don't look, they're kissing

Thursday 3 January 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“A recent edition of Cook Islands News included a letter from a local parent complaining of television shows portraying nudity and sexuality,” a smoke signaller writes.

Improving GIS systems pushed

Thursday 3 January 2013 | Published in Technology

More than 150 delegates from around the world will meet in Suva next week to participate in a geographic information system conference to explore developments.

Bringing in 2013 with a bang in Muri

Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Environment

New Year revellers can start 2013 with a bang with a midnight light show at Muri beach tonight.

Mauke takes steps to protect sea turtles

Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Environment

Maukeans have taken steps to help protect nesting green sea turtles on the island’s beaches.

$18,050 for Samoa cyclone Evan relief

Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Local

A $10,000 donation from the government has helped a radiothon raise over $18,000 for victims of Cyclone Evan in Samoa.

Splash car up for grabs

Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Local

Splash into the New Year in a new car! CITC food group is again giving back to the community and giving all their customers the chance to win a brand new Suzuki Splash green/grey car.

The voting public deserves better

Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The CIP government’s impudent 80 achievements full page ad in their half way term of office cannot be allowed to go unanswered.

Annuity move 'sleight of hand'

Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Re the article (Cook Islands News 29 December) “Bill’s bitter-sweet annuity”, I’m delighted that at last Bill Framhein has won his case and will soon be receiving his war pension which is rightfully due to him.

For better service in 2013

Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Thank you, thank you for publishing the letter re Immigration division on 29 December.

Kata - December 31, 2012

Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Kata

Norm hits back at 'hallucinations'

Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Politics

“Hallucinations!” That’s independent MP Norman George’s reaction to government’s half-term record of achievements published earlier this month.

Renewable energy book launched

Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Environment

A new introductory book on renewable energy was released in Suva, Fiji earlier this month.

SUMMER FUN!

Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Local

Uncle Kaienua Pera with his niece and nephew Taira and Joseph Tangaroa take time out from the beach to help sell Dad’s fresh tuna.

Bill's bitter-sweet annuity

Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Local

A special annuity offered to Bill Framhein has left the Vietnam war veteran disappointed that it hasn’t been extended to other Cook Islanders.

Tereora brings in 'anau' programme

Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Local

Tereora College is set to make stronger communication links between the school and the community as well as increase student welfare and support through a new ‘Anau’ system to be introduced next year.

Heathers remember forefather

Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Local

The Ngati Tanire family reunion took time to acknowledge the passing of their very first descendant with a short memorial ceremony yesterday.

Ngati Tanire reunion in full swing

Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Local

The largest reunion in Rarotonga began on Thursday by acknowledging the role of past leaders and instilling pride in the family line.