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Kata: Facebook

Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Kata

Puna to attend office opening in Auckland

Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Politics

Caretaker Prime Minister Henry Puna has been invited by non-governmental organisation Conservation International to attend the opening of their New Zealand office.

Tupapa-Maraerenga hosts Avatiu

Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Football

The Tupapa and Avatiu football clubs will want to register strong wins in their various football grade clashes today and tomorrow to set the pace early in the season.

Fiji-Samoa team to test Cooks

Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in League

Local Samoan and Fijian league players will form a formidable team to test the Cook Islands national rugby league selection team, which is to take on touring teams next month.

Smokies: Leave gravel as is

Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

Just listening to Terry Rangi making some lame excuse about the gravel on the grounds across from the Banana Court.

Yacht runs aground on reef

Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Local

A sailing yacht has run aground on the reef on Suwarrow, prompting local officials to deal with removing the vessel from the pristine island.

Election: Petition likely in Mitiaro

Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Politics

Mitiaro’s next Member of Parliament could be decided by the High Court, as it appears the island’s election results will be the subject of two petitions.

Certified purse seiners needed - TIS

Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Environment

If the Cook Islands is to allow purse seine fleets to fish our waters, it should accept only those certified as sustainably-managed fisheries, says Te Ipukarea Society.

Sonny Bill would love to play for Samoa

Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Regional

Sonny Bill Williams this week side-stepped answering the multi-million-tala question for Samoa.

Tourism function for award winners

Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Local

Wet and windy conditions failed to dampen the mood at a cocktail function for winners and sponsors involved in last year’s Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards.

Cooks score medals in NZ comp

Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Local

Students from the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute did the country proud when they earned a trio of medals at the 2014 team cooking competition at the New Zealand Culinary Fare in Auckland.

Kata: Dogs on Raro

Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Kata

Soccer kicks off today

Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Football

The 2014 football season kicks off today with the future stars of the sport kicking off the competition.

Smokies: Te Maeva Nui wrap-ups

Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

The feedback I am hearing from people in the community is that it is probably more worthwhile to wait until after the official Te Maeva Nui dance performances to watch the teams perform.

Water consultations on Aitutaki

Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

The provision of clean and reliable drinking water for visitors and the residents of Aitutaki is a step closer after a consultation round with people on the island.

NZ Heartland to tour Rarotonga

Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

Rarotonga rugby clubs are nominating their best players for selection to make up a national team to take on the New Zealand Heartland XV that will tour the island in November.

Dogs maul goats to death

Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Local

A Tupapa resident is fuming after his goats were mauled and killed by a group of dogs roaming in the area on Saturday morning.

Anger over non-disclosure of fishing fine

Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Local

After being left in the dark, the public is voicing anger over the government’s decision to keep quiet on details of a settlement with a foreign fishing company over illegal fishing.

Toddler falls out of moving truck

Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Local

An unrestrained toddler opened the door of a travelling vehicle and fell onto the road last Friday, prompting a warning to the public from police.

Local theatre struggles with piracy

Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Local

The scourge of video piracy has prompted the managers of Rarotonga’s Empire Theatre to seek the support of a US diplomat.