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Global weaving live in Arorangi

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Art

German artist Sussana Sitterding with the ‘endless global weaving’ piece which she has been working on since last year. See her working live at The Arts Studio in Arorangi – story page 7. 12121111


Global weaving grows out west

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Art

The Arts Studio in Arorangi is currently exhibiting a work in progress titled ‘endless global weaving’ by independent German artist Susanna Sitterding.


Island leader not happy with COP18

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Environment

The chair of an island states alliance which Cook Islands is part of does not believe the recent climate change conference in Qatar ended on a good note.


PM: The sea is our most precious resource

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Environment

Prime Minister Henry Puna gave an address as Pacific Islands Forum chair on Thursday at the opening of 7th African-Caribbean-Pacific (ACP) leaders summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.


PM Puna gives speech in Africa

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Environment

Four cabinet ministers remain in the country this week.


New warning signs proposed

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local

The tragic drowning of two visitors at Avaavaroa passage on Tuesday has prompted an initiative to erect more prominent warning signs in areas considered dangerous for swimming.


Tereora embraces enterprise

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local

The young enterprise scheme that has seen many successful students become business entrepreneurs in New Zealand begins in Rarotonga next year.


Prefects sign off

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local

A group of year 11 prefects at Nukutere College has left the school with a visual legacy after a new sign was unveiled yesterday.


Big fish for little angler

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local

Nine-year-old Maeva Robati will soon overtake his father, legendary local fisherman Pupuke Robati, in the best fisherman stakes as the young Avarua School student is becoming a legend himself in local fishing circles.


Shark sanctuary explained

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local

What does it mean? Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative programme manager Jess Cramp, who has been instrumental in advocating for a shark sanctuary, explains what this means to the people of the Cook Islands. Many Cook Islanders are wondering what it means for the country to declare a shark sanctuary and how it will be enforced.


'Time consuming effort'

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands made history on Wednesday with the announcement that the world’s largest shark sanctuary has been created, covering the whole of the Cooks’ exclusive economic zone.


Fashionable footwear in store

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local

The soon-to-be-opened Shoe Box will be the place to snap up the hottest heels this festive season.


PS3s and bikes popular

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local

Gaming consoles, bikes and trampolines are all proving to be popular Christmas items in Rarotonga.


Kata - December 15, 2012

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Kata

Government being held ransom by Triad and Toa December 15


Remember pets this Christmas

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

With the holidays approaching, the Esther Honey Foundation vets and volunteers want to remind everyone to also look after the needs of your pets.


Christmas gift for workers

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Politics

The enactment of the Cook Islands Employment Relations Act 2012 in parliament this week is being seen as the best Christmas gift for Cook Islands workers this festive season.


No functioning government during November

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Politics

During parliamentary question time this week, Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George asked Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters why the country did not have a functioning government for a week in November.


Question time a 'fundamental right'

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Politics

Independent MP Norman George was disgruntled to hear that after he left parliament early on Wednesday, the House voted to remove his 15 remaining questions from the order paper.


Arson charges

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller texts to 188: “On the subject of arson, if they catch the idiot/idiots the police should lay charges of attempted murder in all cases of each house burnt down.”


Sokattak and Tupapa ready for fiesta

Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Football

The 2012 soccer knockout cup finals will be played at the CIFA complex today in what will be a fiesta of football for all loyal followers of the game.


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