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Opposition disappointed with sacking

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Politics

Opposition and Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen says he and his caucus colleagues are disappointed at the way Kave Ringi was removed as director of immigration.


3 in the running for parliament position

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Politics

The Public Service Commission has received three applications for the parliamentary clerk position starting next year, which is vacant due to long-serving clerk Nga Valoa retiring after 14 years in the job and 40 years as parliament staff.


Masters, Melbourne to play today

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Rugby Union

The State of Origin rugby league masters’ game held last Friday was a real nail-biter going down to the wire with the Blues edging out the Maroons by a golden point.


Avaavaroa signs erected

Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Local

Two new signs lining the Avaavaroa passage are just the start of increasing water safety awareness, according to New Zealand high commissioner John Carter.


Immigration head sacked

Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Local

The country’s director of immigration has been given the boot from his job.


Motu magic for Short reunion

Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Local

Camping out on a Muri motu and unveiling a memorial headstone were the highlights for family members who attended the Apenera and Maui Short family reunion.


Unashamed and gutless - MOE

Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Please allow me to write to your column about the Rakei Toa programme of which I read earlier, was to be terminated due to as the secretary of education said “shortage of funds”.


The truth about 'weed'

Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am writing to follow up my letter address to parliamentarians asking them to decriminalise marijuana in the Cook Islands.


Hamper lights up Mareko's

Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

CITC key brands manager George George (below left)presents Mareko Island Creations general manager Cherrelle Chan and staff members with a $200 hamper after winning the Christmas window competition last week.


Vaipae Christmas

Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

Vaipae villagers on the island of Aitutaki are set for a bumper year of sports in 2013 after last Monday’s Christmas in the park.


Mini wharves for Tongareva

Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

Residents along the shores of Tetautua village on the island of Penrhyn are set to have their crumbling foreshores rebuilt to beautify the coast as well as provide a safety barrier.


Prizes for Mangaia kids

Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

The Mangaia community turned out in force on December 6 to recognise the achievements of its children.


4 hours of Christmas greetings in parliament

Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Politics

Members of Parliament extended their Christmas greetings – four hours worth – during the last day of sitting on December 13.


Year that was...Cabinet travel

Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Politics

January Prime Minister and Renewable Energy Minister Henry Puna went to Abu Dhabi to attend an environmental conference and learn more about renewable energy.


Why not keep it in-house?

Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals

Responding to last week’s front page article ‘Investigation into alleged infrastructure misconduct’, a smoke signaller asks: “Why on earth would Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas appoint the former PSC Navy Epati to carry out an investigation into the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning and the reasons behind Donye Numa’s suspension? Surely his own Public Service Commission CEO can do the job, or even the Audit Office? At least by doing that, no extra costs are involved and the PSC budget will be saving unnecessary expenditure.


Summer fun captured

Monday 24 December 2012 | Published in Art

Get snapping this festive season and be in to win some fabulous prizes.


Last call for summer school

Monday 24 December 2012 | Published in Local

University students who want to continue learning over summer better get in quickly – applications for University of South Pacific summer school courses close on Friday, December 21.


Christmas greetings from the opposition

Monday 24 December 2012 | Published in Local

Leader of the Opposition and Democratic Party Wilkie Rasmussen


Geoff Halston to lead Rakei Toa

Monday 24 December 2012 | Published in Local

His passion for helping people will be what Geoffrey Halston will draw on when he leads the Rakei Toa programme in 2013.


Another Toagate pipeline suggestion

Monday 24 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In your article above Chris Vaile’s letter in Saturday’s issue (Triad director says he’s misunderstood) you asked readers how the shelling out of $1.2m a year can be ‘solved’. By solved I assume you meant avoided.


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