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New minister joins cabinet

Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Politics

Matavera member of parliament Kiriau Turepu became the latest member of Prime Minister Henry Puna’s cabinet after a ceremony at Government House yesterday.

Marsters resigns from cabinet

Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Politics

Incoming Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters presented his resignation letter at Government House yesterday, with all members of cabinet by his side.

Turepu sworn in as minister

Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Politics

Matavera MP Kiriau Turepu was sworn in as a member of cabinet yesterday afternoon at Government House in an official ceremony with family, fellow members of parliament, and traditional leaders at his side.

Cowboys win 2nd challenge

Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

The second Powerade Challenge under 16 match on Wednesday was a tough battle between Cup holders Arorangi Cowboys and challengers the Tupapa Panthers.

Eels and Bulls kick off round 6

Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

The Avatiu Eels and Titikaveka Bulls rugby clubs will kick off round six of the club rugby competition today.

Marine park funding not fair

Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“The formation of the Marine Park was a great idea, but now we hear that overseas funding for the Marine Park is all going to Te Ipukarea Society,” a smoke signaller writes.

Student ambitions sky-high

Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Technology

Future pilots and flight attendants were among the students who visited the Air New Zealand booth at the Careers Expo.

Fur seal needs its space

Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Local

Locals and visitors are being asked to keep their distance from the New Zealand fur seal which has made Rarotonga its home.

Setting the record straight

Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The letter from ‘Bush lawyer’ (‘Full of double standards’, July 23) is defamatory, and I reserve the right to take action accordingly.

'I would welcome any investigation'

Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, On my return from the regional trade ministers’ meeting in Samoa, I found through CI News and the CI Herald the great interest by our people in the Bounty story.

Elephant visit will come with benefits

Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, To add some balance to your article quoting vet Michelle Gray (Vet cautions about elephant idea, July 23) I offer the following information to your readers.

Kata - July 25, 2013

Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Kata

Marsters to step down today

Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Politics

A series of changes in government will be set in motion today when outgoing member of parliament Tom Marsters officially resigns his seat.

Jobs are 'political favouritism'

Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Politics

A smoke signaller writes: “More corruption news – now we have senior appointments made by the prime minister and his group of travelling Cabinet.

A bright future

Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Technology

Avatea School students were all smiles and full of life as they played on the climbing frames during their morning tea break.

Araura girls wow table tennis world

Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Football

10 young Aitutaki table tennis players represented the Cook Islands successfully at the recently held New Zealand junior open championship in Auckland.

Sanitation systems inspection in Muri

Wednesday 24 July 2013 | Published in Environment

Business owners in Muri and Avana will soon be seeing the results of an inspection of their sanitation systems.

RAMSI 10 years on

Wednesday 24 July 2013 | Published in Local

Prime Minister Henry Puna is in Solomon Islands celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Australian led Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI).

Art teacher returns

Wednesday 24 July 2013 | Published in Local

The pull of the Cook Islands has brought teacher Charlotte Cousins back to both Rarotonga and Tereora College.

'Lend our outer islands a hand'

Wednesday 24 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Why is it, in the last three trips I’ve made to Atiu that there is no television or radio working in Atiu? Also, I was told that the two way radio for ship communication was in pieces on somebody’s desk.