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What is the temple, and why do we have them?

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Church Talk

Motivated by a desire to worship and serve in the Latter Day Saints temple in Hamilton, New Zealand, 32 Cook Islands teenagers spent a year preparing to make the trip there last month.


Puna defends plans for year-long party

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Local

Prime Minister Henry Puna is defending the government’s plans for a full year of celebrations in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of self government.


Water units donated

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Local

Red Cross disaster management co-ordinator Charlie Numanga (left) and Office of the Prime Minister chief of staff Liz Wright-Koteka (centre) were pleased to accept three water treatment units from New Zealand High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers.


Tourism forum to tackle major issues

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Local

Challenges facing the Cook Islands tourism industry will be laid out on the table for debate next week at a wider-industry forum in Rarotonga.


21st Century South Sea Savagery at Hut 23

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Features

To stimulate your mind and engage in what will no doubt be fascinating conversations – talking art and sharing thoughts and perspective – get along to Hut 23 at Punanga Nui Market for the inaugural gathering of the Cook Islands Savage K’lub.


New Manihiki wharf is 'money down the drain'

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, To my horror and utter disgust it has just come to my attention that over $3 million dollars has been earmarked by this Cook Islands Party government to construct a new wharf in Manihiki, the very constituency where Prime Minister Henry Puna hails from.


Visitor 'distressed' by rats at the theatre

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Over the past 15 years my wife and I have been visitors to the Cook Islands eight times staying as short as two weeks and as long as five months.


Kata - January 31, 2014

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Kata

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Cooks score before test

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in League

Cook Islands Rugby has appointed current Auckland 7s head coach Paul Feeney (pictured) as their new 15s backs coach.


2014 league season kicks off tomorrow

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in League

The 2014 club rugby league season officially kicks off on Saturday, with games to be played at the Takuvaine Happy Valley, Ngatangiia field and Victoria Park in Tupapa.


New challenge this league season

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in League

This Saturday marks the start of the 2014 club rugby league season and the introduction of the inaugural challenge for the new Navy Epati Memorial Knockout Cup.


Police road blitz results in 40 fines

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National

An island-wide road blitz on Wednesday morning resulted in police dishing out dozens of instant fines to motorists found breaking the law.


Pukapuka students miss start of school

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National

Five students from Pukapuka who should have started school at Tereora College this week are stuck on the island waiting for the next boat to Rarotonga.


Bags of crushed rock bound for Mangaia

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National

More than 100 tonnes of crushed rock left Rarotonga by barge yesterday to be used in the Mangaia harbour upgrade.


NZ supports drought response strategy

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National

The Cook Islands received a generous boost in its abilities to respond to droughts with the signing of grant funding arrangement between the national government and the New Zealand High Commission.


Safe found smashed open on beach

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National

A group of tourists whose valuables were stolen during a motel safe robbery this week are “elated” that all of their passports have been found.


Dengue fever-like symptoms? Visit a doctor

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National

An official with the Ministry of Health advises any member of the public that thinks they may be coming down with dengue fever to visit a doctor as soon as possible.


Tertiary students graduate today

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National

Fifty-six students will graduate from the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute today.


Second youth receives football scholarship

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Football

Youth footballer Wiremu Temata will be joining Pekay Edwards in New Zealand to attend Mt Albert Grammar thanks to a scholarship from the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) together with Wiremu’s football club and parents.


Asbestos removal proceeds in Avarua

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in Local

Work is well underway to remove asbestos-contaminated soil from Avarua School.


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