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Chinese unlikely to like hotel plan

Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

I read with interest the proposal by a local entrepreneur with an interesting history, to develop the abandoned so-called Sheraton Resort at Vaimaanga.


We need to sort our rubbish

Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Environment

The waste audit conducted by the Ministry of Infrastructure over two weeks in November has revealed disappointing results and observations that have left ministry heads frustrated with the seeming lack of progress with educating island residents about waste disposal.

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The most significant event in history

Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local

Some 2,000 years ago in the Middle East, in a small town of Bethlehem, an event took place without fanfare.


Finance minister welcomes AIIB membership

Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands now has “another option” for accessing development aid after the country was approved as a member of the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB), says Finance minister Mark Brown,


Patients, prisoners in for a feast...

Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local

Rarotonga Hospital kitchen manager Rebecca Iles says she has developed a delicious menu for patients and staff for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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Aitutaki celebrates in style

Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Opinion

I remember our first Christmas in the Park on Aitutaki five years ago.


Of Christmas and a classic local dish

Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Opinion

The bright white Sunbeam mixer would drop down into the almost clear mix of egg whites as my Aunty Mata would add the vinegar and other condiments to a frothy mix till it was like cream.


Teacher numbers OK - Education

Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local

The Education ministry has dismissed fears of a staff shortage next year, despite the departure of many teachers this month, including five from Tereora College.


CIP send Christmas greetings

Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local

Kia Orana tatou katoatoa e te kopu tangata o te aroa


Name suppression for burglary-accused

Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local

Name suppression was granted at the Avarua High Court on Friday to the 52-year-old male arrested in relation to the burglary at Mareko Island Creations last weekend.


PM extends tax amnesty in Christmas message

Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local

The tax amnesty, which was to end this week, has been extended until March of next year.

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Cook Islands fights dengue threat

Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands remains free of dengue fever despite serious outbreaks of the mosquito-borne disease across the Pacific in recent months, and the Ministry of Health has pledged to keep it that way this Christmas.

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CIFA president looks forward to banner year

Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Football

After a successful 2017 for the Cook Islands Football Association, 2018 looms large as what could be a banner year for the sport in this country.

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The story behind Christmas trees

Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Church Talk

Not until the Renaissance are there clear records of trees being used as a symbol of Christmas, beginning in Latvia in 1510 and Strasbourg in 1521.


Reflections on festive season

Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Church Talk

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord” - Luke 2: 11

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Recognition for USP course

Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local

The Chinese language programme at USP Cook Islands – the Confucius Classroom – has been selected as one of the five best in the world for 2017.


Mobile site almost fully functional

Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local

By the middle of February next year Bluesky expect their second core site in Aroa to be fully functional, following a devastating fire at the end of October.

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Waste audit results revealed

Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Infrastructure conducted a solid waste audit on Rarotonga over two weeks during November, with waste from 502 households collected and inspected.


Junior fishers snag some wins

Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local

Young anglers learnt the art of baiting and fishing off the shore and wharf at the annual Avana Fishing Club children’s fishing competition at the Avana Harbour on Saturday.

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Off-duty policeman escapes conviction

Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local

An off-duty police officer charged with driving with excess breath alcohol was discharged without conviction after Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams heard the special circumstances of his case, in the Avarua High Court on Thursday.


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