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7s crew to train
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Local
There’s renewed enthusiasm in Cook Islands rugby sevens with newly appointed coach Chad Tuoro assembling a training squad of 24 players this week to prepare for a number of upcoming events.
Absolutely Fobulous!
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Local
The Laughing Samoans are back in Raro with their latest show ‘Fobulous’ which opens at 7pm tonight at the National Auditorium.
Century-old wooden boat visits Raro
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Local
An adventurous family travelling around the world in a century-old wooden sail boat recently stopped off in Rarotonga, one of many stops in a global journey of a lifetime.
Trio head to Nestle Toque D'or
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Local
The prestigious Nestle Toque D’or being held in Auckland on Monday will see three of the finest culinary students from the Hospitality and Training Centre (HTTC) compete for top honours.
Parasite treatments in demand
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Local
A treatment programme for pets has shown a need for affordable parasite medication in the Cooks, says the executive director of South Pacific Animal Welfare (SPAW).
Pacific resources
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Local
Auckland, home to many Pacific Islanders and the largest Pacific city in Australasia, is inviting the general public to discover what Pacific Island resources are held on the Auckland Libraries Website and how to access them.
Serving up a healthy future
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Local
Youth migration in the Cook Islands context and the incentive behind it, were the main topics of discussion for the International Youth Day 2013.
Teachers explore inclusive education
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
Teachers came together during the second week of the school holidays to learn more about helping students with special learning needs.
New students at Blackrock
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
There were sighs of relief from the parents and squeals of delight from the children on Monday as they made their way back to Blackrock Preschool for the first day of the new term.
New ATMs for Westpac
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
Westpac customers will have noticed the new ATMs that have popped up in the Cooks.
National consultations on coastal fisheries
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) will be undertaking a series of stakeholder consultations throughout the Cook Islands on important issues concerning coastal fisheries.
Marine park research presented
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
Recent surveys of the marine park have shown a mix of healthy and damaged reefs.
Youth want more opportunities: poll
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
As part of International Youth Day, an opinion poll on August 8 and 9 aimed to quantify the reasons for youth migration.
Seal dies of 'loneliness'
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
The one-year-old New Zealand fur seal that stole the hearts of the Cook Islands community passed away recently.
Mamas of Muri
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Local
The lovely mamas of Muri were out in full force during last Friday’s new funding announcement for the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning’s Water Waste and Sanitation unit (WATSAN), by visiting New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully.
Matson to extend services
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Local
Matson plans to provide Rarotonga with a new fortnightly shipping service from New Zealand, the Samoas and Tonga.
PM discusses aid project with Chinese ambassador
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna met with the Chinese ambassador during the first of a series of bilateral discussions in Wellington during an evening meeting on Sunday.
420 pets treated for parasites
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Local
More than 400 pets were treated for parasites on the first day of a one-off programme by the Cook Islands Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals (CISPCA).
Theatre gets louder, sharper, clearer
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Local
“If you have to make a film, you must make it loud,” says Morrie Morrison, technician extraordinaire at Empire Cinemas in response to the new 2D and 3D technology.
Free kai for Youth Day
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Local
The Assemblies of God Youth are celebrating International Youth Day by offering a free breakfast in downtown Avarua tomorrow.
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