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Cultural ties further strengthened

Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National

The close cultural heritage between New Zealand and the Cook Islands was furthered strengthened yesterday when New Zealand Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae and his entourage visited with Cook Islands Ui Ariki and Aronga Mana.


Fire leaves Avatea shocked and shaken

Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National

Avatea School staff was still in shock yesterday as they prepared alternative classrooms for the students in preparation for when school resumes.


School business challenge today

Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National

Year 10 school children are being asked to don on their business hats and get ready for a challenge today at the Ministry of Education.


Police investigating fires, burglaries

Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National

The fires at two schools on Sunday added to a very busy weekend for police who also responded to five reported burglaries and five excessive noise complaints.


Govt supports outside help to assess fires

Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National

The government supports bringing in professional expertise to determine the cause of two devastating weekend school fires if requested by local authorities.


Two schools closed today

Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in Local

Nukutere College and Avatea School will be closed to all students today following yesterday’s destructive fires.


Nukutere hit by fire again

Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in Local

The Catholic community woke on Sunday morning to the tragic news that the west wing classrooms of Nukutere College had burned to the ground in the early hours – the same block that was destroyed by fire in 2006.


Nikao Sokattak beat Avatiu

Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in Features

Nikao Sokattak easily overcame Avatiu in the main match of the Lotto Premiership in the weekend by six goals to one at the swamp.


The people have finally spoken

Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I applaud the people of the pa enua in the Southern Cooks for their stance against purse seine fishing and foreign entities.


Debunking the 'Wilkie' myth

Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In response to the ‘Tropical Chronicles’ column (Debunking the ‘noodle’ myth October 11) I am disappointed to read Wilkie Rasmussen’s negative and misleading statements on the recent positive developments made in our manganese nodules based Seabed Minerals sector.


Cafe's excellence recognised

Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National

Muri-based Deli Licious cafe has been awarded a certificate of excellence by travel website TripAdvisor.


Books donated for Manihiki school

Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National

A New Zealand School has donated pre-used books to Manihiki primary school students.


PM to Japan, Glassie off to Philippines

Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National

Prime Minister Henry Puna departed Sunday for a multi-national trip, beginning in New Zealand then on to Japan.


Youth plant garden at Social Centre

Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National

A new planter box at Nikao Social Centre is the result of some hands-on fun organised by a local youth group.


Media a tool for gender equality

Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National

Women and the media was the key focus of a preconference discussion at the University of South Pacific.


NZ Governor-General begins first visit

Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National

New Zealand Governor-General Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae arrived yesterday to begin his first official visit to the Cook Islands.


A better way to improve economy

Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National

Dear Editor, Higher standards of living and an improved quality of life for those living in the Cook Islands can only come through a growing Cook Islands economy.


MOIP discuss water project in China

Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National

Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning officials have returned from a trip to China, where they surveyed materials to be used in Rarotonga’s $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project.


Don't forget Raro prices

Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “I am wondering whether the MP Smiley Heather [Democratic Party, Ruaau] is diligent enough with his comments in the newspaper regarding the failure of the export pawpaw industry.


Governor-General arrives tomorrow

Saturday 19 October 2013 | Published in Local

New Zealand Governor General Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae are scheduled to arrive tomorrow in what will be his first official visit to the Cook Islands.


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