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Independent investigation into MOIP
Tuesday 18 December 2012 | Published in Politics
An independent investigation is being made into possible misconduct in the form of mis-spending and lack of proper process in the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning.
Joseph getting faster, stronger
Tuesday 18 December 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Teenage rugby player Othniel Joseph believes he will only continue to make improvements on his game after securing his second scholarship with Auckland school Sacred Heart College.
Online renewal within 5 days
Tuesday 18 December 2012 | Published in Technology
The first Cook Islander to renew his passport online is praising the virtual method after it took just five days for his passport to arrive.
Soccer celebrations continue
Tuesday 18 December 2012 | Published in Football
The Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga football clubs were the two most successful during Saturday’s knockout club finals at the CIFA complex in Matavera.
Fisherman's work
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
Dedicated fisherman Jubilee Jubilee (aged four) was one of about 150 anglers at Saturday’s highly successful junior fishing competition at Avana harbour.
#1 for Kiwi weddings
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has been declared the most popular wedding destination for Kiwis outside New Zealand.
Captain Moko's fishing comp draws 150
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
Avana harbour came to life early on Saturday morning when 150 keen junior anglers descended on the foreshore where the fish were biting.
Juniors honoured at Tereora
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
Tereora College’s year 9 and year 10 students were the toast of the school at the junior prizegiving on Thursday.
Nukutere juniors praised
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
Nukutere College’s high-performing junior students had their time to shine at a prizegiving held on Friday.
Teachers as researchers
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
Discovering how different strategies can help children improve in the classroom is behind the ‘teachers as researchers’ programme.
Inmates plant 200 trees
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
Inmates at the Arorangi Prison did their part to ensure the future of island trees when they planted 200 seedlings in their grounds last Tuesday.
Energy audit equipment given to reduce power bills
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has donated over $14,000 of energy audit equipment to the Cooks.
Fishing boats to be monitored
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
A new initiative to monitor illegal fishing practices was announced at a recent regional fishing meeting in the Philippines. All vessels passing through exclusive economic zones of Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission [WCPFC] member countries – including the Cooks – from high sea areas will soon have to switch on vessel monitoring systems (VMS).
Omissions of rules a serious breach
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I do not want this letter to be interpreted as an attack on the Government nor on the Minister but rather to highlight how easy it is to drift into complacency and why MPs generally need to make an effort to be better informed so they can perform their role more effectively.
Plan query
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I got a message from a friend in NZ recently that read:
Sokattak wins knockout shootout
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In the premier men’s knockout finals on Saturday Nikao Sokattak defeated Tupapa Maraerenga in a penalty shootout three goals to two after the score was locked at one all at full time. The match lived up to the predicted excitement and thrills right from the start until the final whistle.
Kata - December 17, 2012
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Kata
PM performs in South Africa December 17
Pine tree study raised in Africa
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
The prime Minister has furthered two Cook Islands’ agricultural projects while at a conference in Africa.
Man who lifts tone of parliament retires
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Retiring clerk of parliament Nga Valoa was given a moving farewell at the parliamentary grounds on Thursday.
Long ear of the law
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller emails us from New Zealand: “Hi, I spotted this on [social networking site] Twitter under ‘This is why New Zealand police need to recruit more people with an understanding of different languages and cultures’.” The Twitter post provided a link to the original posting (see image) and discussion on the equally powerful social networking site Facebook, where there was lively discussion on the topic and plenty of thumbs up. Some making comments doubted the existence of a language called Cook Islands Maori and a number of Cook Islanders jumped in to set the record straight. If the original Facebook posting is genuine, the police callout in New Zealand was unfortunately for a case of domestic violence in a Cook Islands family.
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