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Kata - January 22, 2014

Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in Kata

Sunburst sailing in Rarotonga honored

Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National

Sunbursts crafts have been sailed in Rarotonga from the beginning of the class in 1964.

Star athlete heads to Kings College

Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National

Talented young Aitutaki athlete Leo Roa is set for a bright future, which started this week when he flew to New Zealand to start learning at one of the country’s most prestigious schools.

Tongan woman 'overwhelmed' by support

Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National

Every household in the cyclone-battered village of Holopeka will be receiving an envelope full of cash this week, courtesy of one woman in Rarotonga.

Atiu community buys boat with aid money

Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National

The village of Mapumai in Atiu recently put some aid funding to good use with the purchase of a 16-foot fishing boat.

Locals pick up high-tech gifts

Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National

Five lucky locals received a new high-tech toy as part of a high-speed internet promotion yesterday.

Stiff competition in marine park comp

Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National

The competition to provide the Cook Islands Marine Park with a uniquely local name has come to a close, with some great entries to be assessed by the judges.

Rescue shows value of first aid training

Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National

The rescue of a dying elderly woman last week shows why tourism operators should put their staff through first aid training, says the Cook Islands Water Safety Council.

Kiwi brothers burst into haka to show respect

Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National

Staff of Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruises were honoured on Monday when three young Kiwi boys performed an impromptu haka on the beach as a mark of respect.

Captain Tama's veteran proud of rescue

Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National

A veteran member of Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruises says he is proud of the way his team handled the near-drowning of an elderly passenger last week.

Public questions costs of water project

Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National

The public had the chance to voice concerns about a major water infrastructure project in Rarotonga, in a meeting in Vaka Puaikura this week.

Qualified Beach Hero

Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in Local

Tara ‘Captain Trouble’ Tairea (at back on right) says it was a team effort that saved the life of a 75-year-old Chinese woman last Friday.

Water charges 'likely' after five years

Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in Local

The government minister overseeing the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project said Rarotongan households will “likely” be charged if they use more than a pre-set amount of water every month.

Film Raro movies to be made available

Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in Features

Cook Islanders keen to get their hands on a copy of the Film Raro movies should get their chance this year.

'Rarotonga is no longer a safe place to live'

Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I write with regards to several incidents that happened recently.

Kata - January 21, 2014

Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in Kata

A bright future for rugby league

Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in League

The highly successful junior league academy was a long-held dream realised for the Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA).

Plea for books gets massive support from NZ

Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National

One mother’s plea for donations of books to restock her son’s school has received massive support, with a packed 20-foot shipping container of donated resources headed for Rarotonga from New Zealand.

December tourist numbers highest on record

Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National

Cook Islands visitor numbers last month were the highest for a December since records began 20 years ago, according to the Statistics Office.

Film Raro 'very successful', says finance minister

Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National

The Minister of Finance says he is “very keen” to see locally-made festival Film Raro find funding to return to the Cooks.