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Kata - December 3, 2012

Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Kata

Opposition barking up the wrong tree December 3

German press visits Cooks

Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

The Cook Islands is likely to feature heavily in German media soon – as five German travel editors are on the island to see for themselves what the country has to offer.

New barge ready for Tongareva

Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

A brand new barge will be shipped to Tongareva on the maiden Cook Islands voyage of the Tiare Moana.

Misuse of public funds 'a concern'

Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Politics

The recently-formed Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has released their first report on six key government agencies.

'Questions over goodwill' of Crown land

Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Politics

The four-month-old Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has noted the government does not have an overall land policy to deal with Crown-owned land, and this causes confusion over rates and ownership.

One gunner still firing

Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “Reading the news the other day it was good to see we have one Member of Parliament in the opposition, Norman George, still alive and firing questions at the government ministers – especially when the ministers are spending more time overseas on taxpayers’ money than here in the Cook Islands. What is happening to the rest of the opposition members, are they still alive or dead? Go Cook Islands Party, make the most of it.”

Avatiu cause heartbreak for Arorangi

Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Football

The Cook Islands Football knock-out competition lived up to the hype providing intense football drama at Victoria Park and the Takitumu School grounds.

Spawnbreezie heads to Cooks

Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Art

International recording artist Spawnbreezie will be making his debut appearance in the Cook Islands on Friday.

Fishing activists hit summit

Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Environment

Greenpeace activists this week sought conservation commitments from fishing powers taking part in the upcoming global summit on Pacific tuna fisheries.

Juvenile green turtles released

Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Environment

Four juvenile green turtles have been released by Ministry of Marine Resources staff in Manihiki.

Turou! Aere mai!

Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local

A warrior in a traditional vaka guides Vaka Eiva paddlers along Muri beach for the final festival event in the Muri sprints. Mapu Oe Vaka and senior paddlers were welcomed to the iconic beach with drum beats and chants before teams found a spot under a shady tree to prepare for a long day of fast and furious sprints plus loads of fun. Junior paddlers started the day’s event with their lagoon races and sprints before the big boys and girls came out with paddles at the ready for sprint glory and the hugely popular novelty races.Report and photos on page 18 and 20. 12113043

Breast Cancer Foundation looks toward successful 2013

Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local

In 2013, the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) is hoping to better an already successful year.

Adopting schools a 'great success'

Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local

It has been a week of celebrations and the sharing of cultures with the Vaka Eiva adopt a school programme.

A Rogue on Rarotonga

Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local

A book that tells an intriguing tale of an American fraudster and fugitive has just been published in the Cook Islands.

There's no better time to become a pilot

Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local

Choosing a career is a huge challenge for school-leavers and for those seeking a change to their current career path.

Mapu magic in Muri!

Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local

The mapu oe vaka paddling events wrapped up with a successful day of sprint action in Muri.

Te aito Tahiti!

Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local

Team Paea from Tahiti cut across Muri lagoon during the Vaka Eiva sprints on Friday. The 500m sprints across the lagoon and fun filled novelty games and races brought the 9th Vaka Eiva Festival to another successful end. After a day of fast and furious paddling and loads of fun in Muri – paddlers returned to oe vaka headquarters at Avarua harbour for the trophy presentations and Paddles Up party. More photos and results from the sprint will feature in Monday’s paper. 12113036

Two happy Foodland customers

Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, My husband and I would like to congratulate the check-out girls who serve us in Foodland. The elderly couple that we are, have our shopping days filled with smiles and laughter by the delightful girls who make us feel special.

Opposition 'vocal', says leader

Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Mr John Scott’s swipe against the opposition is gravely misplaced and unfounded.

Kata - December 1, 2012

Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Kata