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Art wanted for phone book cover

Friday 20 September 2013 | Published in National

Cook Islanders are invited to get creative and design the cover of the Telecom Cook Islands phone directory.

Ali on island time

Friday 20 September 2013 | Published in National

Television’s ‘Seven Sharp’ current affairs programme host Alison Mau and her fianc Karleen Edmonds flew home to New Zealand yesterday after their first holiday in Rarotonga.

Talkback show to raise suicide awareness today

Friday 20 September 2013 | Published in National

Te Kainga Mental Health Trust along with the Ministry of Health will be co-sponsoring a one hour talk back show today to raise suicide awareness.

At the ballot box

Friday 20 September 2013 | Published in National

Voters in Murienua went to the polls yesterday to elect a new member of parliament.

French lessons to connect Cooks and New Caledonia

Friday 20 September 2013 | Published in National

The Cook Islands, France and New Caledonia have marked an unprecedented development in their bilateral relationship by signing an agreement for French lessons in two schools.

Te Uki Ou Gala today

Friday 20 September 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

Apii Te Uki Ou is holding its gala day today, promising food, fun and festivities for those who attend.

Rubbish idea causes more

Friday 20 September 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

Responding to yesterday’s smokie ‘Lagoon meat dump’ a smoke signaller writes: “On the subject of garbage, the area opposite the Muri meeting house is being used as a pick up point for household garbage.

Murienua votes today

Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in Local

Voters will be heading to the polls today to select a new member of parliament for the constituency of Murienua.

Sister act

Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in Local

The Avatiu-Ruatonga-Tutakimoa baby show held at St Joseph’s Hall yesterday was a hit with caregivers and tots alike.

Tangi announced as clerk of parliament

Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in Local

John Tangi was announced as the new Clerk of Parliament yesterday by Speaker of Parliament Niki Rattle.

Based on results

Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In response to the letter from ‘Sideline Observer’ (CIFA has a responsibility to ‘tell it like it is’, September 17) as far as we are concerned the headline ‘Tupapa defeats Sokattak’ was based on the results of the main Premier Men’s match played that weekend, which was briefly previewed in the paper on the same day.

Kata - September 19, 2013

Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in Kata

Manea Games fundraising efforts off to a great start

Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in National

The Manea Games fundraising efforts have started off with almost $80,000 collected at the Mauke Day celebrations at Te Atukura Grounds last Friday.

Teachers attend seminars in China

Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in National

Teachers from the Cook Islands are in China this week to take part in training courses that will focus on Chinese culture.

Pukapuka hostel prepared for roof

Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in National

The new Pukapuka accommodation unit is ready for its roof.

Ten probationary constables sworn in

Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in National

Ten fresh-faced Cook Island youth signed up to become law enforcement officers in April.

Raising awareness for suicide prevention

Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in National

To date this year there have been twenty suicide attempts reported to Te Kainga mental health clinic–and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Bringing the ocean to the classroom

Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in National

A regional fisheries expert is in Rarotonga to help incorporate more marine-related material into the school curriculum.

Proud parents support baby shows

Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in National

There was laughter, smiles, gleeful shrieks at the Avatiu-Ruatonga-Tutakimoa baby show–and those were just the parents.

Pukapuka powerless

Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in National

The island of Pukapuka has been left without power since Monday.