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Bishop describes Bounty deal
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Local
After being the subject of corruption allegations and media attention, Teina Bishop has come out in strong defence of his recent conduct as Minister of Marine Resources.
Computer classes for Pukapuka
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Local
Computing classes were on offer in Pukapuka last month to adults in the community.
Collective to support creative talents
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Local
Glenda Tuaine is passionate about making the most of the creative ability of local talented youth, about the community working together and about being a Cook Islander.
Speaking out about seabed mining
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Local
A student from Aitutaki has won a speech competition for her thoughts on seabed mining.
Hauser to feature on 60 Minutes
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Local
Sixteen years ago, Nan Hauser arrived on the Cook Islands to learn about the country, especially the marine ecosystem.
Students urged to 'be passionate'
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Local
The opening ceremony of this year’s Careers Expo saw hundreds of school students lined up in a rainbow of school uniforms, hoping to get a clearer idea of what their futures hold.
Living with a purpose
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Local
This year’s Careers Expo included a visit from a youth-focused initiative as a preview for a free event in October.
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.
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.
Woman of the Year
Tuesday 23 July 2013 | Published in Local
Manihiki woman Rangi Mitaera Johnson was named the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association awards evening on Friday.
Vet cautions about elephant idea
Tuesday 23 July 2013 | Published in Local
An Esther Honey Foundation veterinarian has expressed concern with a proposition that would see Rarotonga hosting two elephants for three months before their eventual journey to the Auckland Zoo.
Gale-force winds for Raro
Tuesday 23 July 2013 | Published in Local
Rarotonga residents should brace themselves for gale-force winds over the next few days.
Woman of the year from Manihiki
Tuesday 23 July 2013 | Published in Local
Passionate and skilled Manihiki handicrafts creator and cook Rangi Mitaera Johnson was named woman of the year at the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association awards evening on Friday.
Marmite back in the Cooks
Monday 22 July 2013 | Published in Local
The Marmite drought is over in the Cook Islands.
Inequality still alive in Cooks
Monday 22 July 2013 | Published in Local
Women and children’s safety is still an issue in society, says president of the Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) Vaine Wichman.
Whale of a time
Monday 22 July 2013 | Published in Local
Fifteen different types of whales were spotted off the coast of Rarotonga over a three day period recently.
Girl Guides meet in Japan
Monday 22 July 2013 | Published in Local
The newly elected national president of the Girl Guides Association Cook Islands attended the eleventh Asia Pacific Regional Conference held in Tokyo, Japan.
We've got twelve months
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Local
The Ikaroa-Rawhiti bi-election shows that politically Maori are at a roundabout.
Elephants coming to Raro?
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Local
A couple of elephants could soon be romping around a field in Rarotonga.
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