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Chancellor for last time at Marshall Islands ceremony
Thursday 25 May 2017 | Published in Local
In his last role as USP Chancellor, Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna conferred certificates and degrees on 46 graduates from the University of the South Pacific’s Republic of the Marshall Islands campus this week.
Mamas left reeling after France visit
Thursday 25 May 2017 | Published in Local
A group of elderly Cook Islands fabric artists are reeling after a long-awaited commemorative trip to London and France left them virtually penniless, distraught over having to forfeit their works of art because of unpaid accommodation and a litany of broken promises they claim were made by the trip organiser, artist Nia-Val Tali.
Money woes boost local players
Wednesday 24 May 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands Rugby Union says financial constraints mean they will have to pick mostly local players for the Oceania Cup match against Tahiti in August.
Still a mum's boy at heart
Wednesday 24 May 2017 | Published in League
Ever since his junior days Dylan Napa has earned a fearsome reputation as a player who irons others out, but ahead of his maiden State of Origin call-up he has revealed that his mother Karen still worries about her little boy getting hurt.
A great day for all in the Rutaki Fishing Competition
Wednesday 24 May 2017 | Published in Local
After many weeks of delays, the Rutaki Fishing Club competition finally took place at the Rutaki passage last Saturday. A fun day to be had by all who attended and those who keenly watched from the beaches.
Man hurt in town road crash
Wednesday 24 May 2017 | Published in Local
Police are investigating a road accident yesterday that led to an elderly man being taken to Rarotonga hospital.
Stanford students journey of a lifetime
Wednesday 24 May 2017 | Published in Local
An open day was held yesterday on the Sea Educational Association’s (SEA) Sailing School Vessel (SSV), Brigantine Robert C Seamans at Avatiu Harbour.
Local official attends NZ rescue conference
Wednesday 24 May 2017 | Published in Local
Ministry of Transport compliance manager Junior Ngatokorua is part of the regional delegation attending the Pacific Search and Rescue Conference which is underway in Auckland, New Zealand.
Artists focus on native bird life
Wednesday 24 May 2017 | Published in Art
An eye-catching mural is forming on the road-front wall of the National Environment Service office in Tupapa.
Former Kuki named in Maroons
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in League
QUEENSLAND will call on Dylan Napa to bring his natural game to the Origin arena, with the fiery enforcer to make his long-awaited debut next week.
Leadership and the power of words
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Opinion
It was interesting - and hilarious in some ways to read some very strong and emotive comments from letter writers and smoke signallers in the daily newspaper last week, with contributors predicting the worst for Nicholas and government in the RAPPA by-election.
History lessons lacking
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Regarding Anna Bayne’s letter to the paper about local Cook Islands history being in our school curriculum, I believe she is incorrect.
Quiet Canadian swapped lumberjack job for life in the tropics
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Many people didn’t know Elgin Tatechuk too well, mostly because he kept to himself, particularly after his wife Sharon passed away.
Trust gives northern students a helping hand
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Local
Tereora College Staff Room was full to overflowing on May 12 as students from the Northern Group and their guardians gathered for the presentation of awards from the Northern Group Education Trust.
Technology staff take a 'sneak peek' at work space
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Local
Staff of Tereora College’s faculty of technology visited the project site this week to view the learning spaces they will be occupying from February 2018.
Police officers celebrate their promotion
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Local
A presentation of warrants marked the promotion of three police officers last week.
Short term permit scheme to continue
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Local
Despite a low response to the Short Term Employment Permit for New Zealand passport holders pilot programme in its first six months, the government has decided to keep the programme open for the next six months to cover a possible shortage of workers over the tourist season.
Another 'last chance' for regular offender
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Local
Gaps in the Cook Island justice system were once again a topic of discussion in the High Court last week.
Open day tour on SEA vessel
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Local
An open day will be held today on the Sea Educational Association’s (SEA) Sailing School Vessel (SSV) Brigantine Robert C Seamans at Avatiu Harbour from 1 to 4pm.
There's a wasp invasion out west!
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Local
An invasion of wasps on the western side of the island has created an overload of work for a Rarotonga pest control expert.
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