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Cooks edge out Heartland XV

Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

Against all odds, the Cook Islands selection XV side defeated the touring New Zealand Heartland side 33-20 in their second encounter on Friday evening.

Residents notch up first Tri-Series win

Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in League

New Zealand and Australia based Cook Islands league players will go head to head in the second Tri-Series match today at the Tupapa field after the resident Cooks team put up a strong fight on Saturday to overcome their Australia brothers and win 30-28.

Cooks claim historic rugby win

Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

Former reporter and rugby enthusiast Moana Moeka’a looks back at the build-up to the recent tour by the New Zealand Heartland XV which ended in a historic 33-20 win to the Cook Islands Resident’s side last Friday.

Speaker settling into second term in Parliament

Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in Politics

Despite a “rough” start the speaker of the House is looking forward to Parliament resuming, and even more so to the 50th anniversary of Cook Islands independence. Speaker of the House Niki Rattle said despite a tough start to her second term as Speaker of Parliament she is more comfortable in the role. “I always remain impartial, but I always seem to get dragged into the mud – that’s the nature of politics.” But she said she is looking forward to the busy agenda.

Door shut on Pacific Business Mentoring Programme

Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in Local

The future of a business mentoring programme which has helped more than 150 Cook Islands businesses has halted due to a withdrawal of funding.

Wheel generosity

Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in Local

When Anne Stapples was announced as the winner for a brand new BMX bicycle she decided to donate her winning prize to Rutaki school.

Chinese not to blame for leaky buildings

Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in Local

The head of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation, Tamarii Tutangata, told Radio New Zealand the problems with the Courthouse, the Police Headquarters and the Sports Arena in Rarotonga should not be blamed on the Chinese.

Smokies: Judgment day for landowners

Sunday 16 November 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

How sad that there are those who want the Catholic Church and school shut down due to not paying the lease.

Callout to the police

Sunday 16 November 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I've recently migrated to Australia and have found myself having to provide proof and information of who I am, where I come from, and in some instances,

It is simply a question of choice

Sunday 16 November 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The present dilemma of the Catholic Church and Nukutere College having trouble with unmerciful absentee landowners brings home the problem I raised some 20 years ago –

League double hitter today

Sunday 16 November 2014 | Published in League

Sparks are sure to fly at today’s rugby league double hitter at Nukupure Park in Muri.

Sokattak face off with Tupapa

Sunday 16 November 2014 | Published in Football

In the main premier football men’s match today, Nikao Sokattak Football Club will take on Tupapa Maraerenga Football Club at Nikao Field.

Pacific consultation to review development goals

Saturday 15 November 2014 | Published in Local

The COOK Islands will take part in a three day Pacific Consultation on Progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Post-2015 Development Agenda in Suva, Fiji, next week.

Bird lover visits Kakerori

Saturday 15 November 2014 | Published in Environment

Passion for the outdoors and birds keeps 90-year old Diana Dombroski active, fit, and full of life.

Pacific wins 4 awards

Saturday 15 November 2014 | Published in Local

Pacific Resort Hotel Group has been recognised with four major awards at the 2014 World Boutique Hotel Awards Gala Ceremony, held at The Montcalm Hotel, Marble Arch in London.

Man rescued outside Avarua Harbour

Saturday 15 November 2014 | Published in Local

Three Cook Islands Maritime staff were swimming at lunchtime in Avarua harbour earlier this week when one of the them failed to make it back to shore.

Rubbish removal campaign steps up

Saturday 15 November 2014 | Published in Environment

Turangi mother of two Ruth Horton, who has six jobs, is on a mission – a mission to highlight the destructive rubbish culture on the island.

Cyclone risk 'elevated'

Saturday 15 November 2014 | Published in Weather

8 to 12 cyclones expected in Southern Cook Islands

Kata: Ebola-Ready...

Friday 14 November 2014 | Published in Kata

MFEM working on tax solutions

Friday 14 November 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As of Wednesday 98 pensioners have had their income tax liabilities for years prior to 2013 reduced by a total of $210,086.59 due to the amendment of the Income Tax Act which exempted New Zealand Superannuation from Income Tax to 31 December 2012.