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Joint effort to maintain old cemetery

Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local

Future maintenance work on the Nikao Cemetery looks assured with the police and New Zealand High Commission combining resources for the project.

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Consultants support lagoon restoration

Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in Local

A team of marine consultants, funded by the European Commission, are in Rarotonga to provide support to the Ministry of Marine Resources on Muri Lagoon’s environmental restoration.

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She's a tomboy no more!

Tuesday 6 June 2017 | Published in Local

Teivanui scrubs up pretty-well for a tomboy! And a true tomboy is what her friends reckon she is.

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Pageant organisers combine to promote Aitutaki contestants

Tuesday 6 June 2017 | Published in Local

Miss Cook Islands Association Inc (MCIA) president Dianna Clarke-Bates and Miss Aitutaki Pageant Association (MAPA) President Regina Potini have agreed to work together to ensure the two contestants from Aitutaki Island – Miss Moana Maoate and Miss Nooroa Tuakeu, have the best preparation and support for the Miss Cook Islands 2017 pageant.

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New animal clinic to have a local focus

Tuesday 6 June 2017 | Published in Local

A new animal clinic is set to open in the next few months offering health services for livestock, wild and domestic animals on Rarotonga.

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About Mona

Saturday 3 June 2017 | Published in Local

Dancing runs through Mona’s veins - two of her sisters, Mary and Tuvaine, are dance champs just like her. Her eldest sister Mary won “Dancer of the Year” four years in a row. Last year it was Mona’s turn, and this year sister Tuvaine holds the title.

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Memories of 1980s island holiday

Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Local

A Northland, New Zealand man’s fourth visit to Rarotonga has brought back memories of the island as a holiday destination in 1983.

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Strong line up for Miss Cook Islands title

Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Local

Support, success and enthusiasm were the key messages of Wednesday night’s Miss Cook Islands Association launch where 10 stunning young women vying for the Miss Cook Islands crown were publicly introduced.

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Dancing her passion

Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Local

Name: Mona Taio Birthdate: August 9, 1995 Height: 171cm Island/Village: Rarotonga Vaka Puaikura

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Hashtags used in voting contest

Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Local

Miss Cook Islands Association (MCIA) has welcomed aboard Bluesky as a platinum sponsor for Miss Cook Islands 2017-2018.

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Population figures delayed

Friday 2 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Confirmation of the latest Cook Islands population figures has been delayed following technical problems with the compilation of data from the 2016 national census.

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Grateful for support of NZ MP

Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Local

Rarotonga resident Les Priest, who has lobbied for changes to the New Zealand pension system for many years, says NZ First leader Winston Peters has always championed the cause of Cook Islanders and New Zealanders, who would normally qualify for NZ superannuation, having worked and paid taxes in NZ for 20 years or more (after the age of 20). ‘However, these people were unable to access the pension unless they left New Zealand to settle in or return to the Cooks after the age of 55.

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Debate looks at poverty issues

Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local

How poverty is addressed in the Cook Islands, and whether it is effective, is a question that will hopefully be answered next Wednesday (June 7) at the inaugural Parliamentary Speakers Debate.

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USP's the best, says prime minister

Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local

The University of the South Pacific is the best example of regional cooperation, says prime minister Henry Puna.

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Learning to sew proves popular

Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local

Sewing is proving to be a very popular activity at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) which recently started its “Sew a Shirt” programme.

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Cook Islander quite at home in rural setting

Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local

You never know where you might run into a Cook Islander, but possibly the New Zealand Sheep Dog Championships might be pushing the limit.

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No stranger to beauty pageants

Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local

Name: Tatyana Vakatini ,

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SPCA to survey 600 homes

Thursday 1 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local

The SPCA on Rarotonga is about to begin a survey of 600 households on the island to discover what Cook Islanders think about their dogs.

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$500k shipping subsidy 'next year'

Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local

While the government has “failed to some extent” to deliver the $500,000 shipping subsidy to domestic companies, the news isn’t all bad as that funding meant for this financial year will again be available in 2017/18, says Financial secretary Garth Henderson.

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Is it possible … a classroom of QUIET teenagers?

Thursday 1 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local

A modern-day miracle occurred at Tereora College yesterday morning when more than two dozen teens were struck temporarily silent in class.

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