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Free breakfast shows children healthy options

Saturday 27 December 2014 | Published in Local

The Seventh Day Adventist Church is hosting a free community breakfast for members of the public around Rarotonga on Monday.

Long-awaited dog shelter to open at end of January

Saturday 27 December 2014 | Published in Local

After two years of waiting, the Cook Islands SPCA will open its new shelter for dogs next month.

Kata: Welcome back to Mitiaro - we may be here for sometime! Next stop Vaipae - Tautu!

Saturday 27 December 2014 | Published in Kata

Matariki FM to air Queen's Message

Wednesday 24 December 2014 | Published in Local

“I speak now from my home and from my heart to you all”.

Kata: Another Appeal

Wednesday 24 December 2014 | Published in Kata

Troubled' party to appeal again

Wednesday 24 December 2014 | Published in Politics

Just when you thought the electoral petition drama was over, the Cook Islands Party has announced plans to appeal High Court decision on Mitiaro.

Date set for February by-election

Wednesday 24 December 2014 | Published in Politics

A date has been set to decide the last seat in parliament, hopefully signalling an end to months of waiting and speculation over the final outcome of the general election.

Good progress on Atiu hostel

Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Local

After a year of determined and successful fundraising projects, the Atiu hostel project is one step closer to completion.

Sun on the menu for Christmas Day

Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Weather

The burning question for many as the final countdown to Christmas begins, is whether the weather will be kind to those planning to enjoy an outdoor feast with friends and family on Christmas Day.

Calling all food vendors

Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Local

Motone Productions is set to create another fantastic music and entertainment event for New Year’s Day at Nukupure, also known as the Ngatangiia Football field in Muri.

Bling adds sparkle to Christmas

Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Local

Moana Gems has some very special deals this week on a great range of beautiful jewellery.

Resort marks New Year in style

Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Local

The newly-opened Nautilus Resort is celebrating its first New Year with an evening of masquerade and burlesque.

Smokies: Female MPs

Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

What a turn of events that Fiji has a greater percentage of women MPs than we do in the Cook Islands.

Smokies: TKV support?

Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

Great year for – Takuvaine sports people – rugby union 15s, 7s, netball finals, cricket, now the soccer. Hope the Member of Parliament and Takuvaine community put on a kaikai for them, and I hope it’s not just “shake hands and good you bro”, or “good game fellas”.

Smokies: Where is the Atiu mayor?

Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

Can the Office of the Prime Minister, who administers the Outer Islands Administration please explain to the people, what is the situation with the recently-convicted Atiu Island mayor?

Smokies: Ego Party?

Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

Half a million dollars has been allocated by this CIP government to have a year-long party. Seriously, have they gone bonkers....

Smokies: Political Experience

Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

The letter by Framhein regarding a different option for a coalition is very timely and tallies with rumours that quite a few Demos are unhappy with an alliance with the OCIM.

Smokies: rugby sevens

Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

Reading the newspaper on Friday about codes that will travel to PNG for SPG, what makes me angry is that the rugby 7s are not going. You have had the last four years to fundraise, also this will be a good chance for our local boys, wake up CIRU.

Smokies: A fair deal?

Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

There should be a law that forces dog owners to fence their properties so their dogs could roam and poo inside and not chase vehicles and poo on someone else’s lawn. Fair deal?

Political situation sinks to a new low

Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, We must have now reached a new low as far as the political scene and our ‘democracy’ here is concerned.