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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.
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).
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.
Taking the 'underwater' plunge
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Local
After catering for three separate underwater marriage proposals, Big Fish Dive Centre co-owner Sabine Janneck knew they would one day host an underwater wedding ceremony.
Carter celebrates
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Local
‘Step up’ was one of the final messages by New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter at his farewell social gathering at Ngatipa on Wednesday.
Bishop defends boat deal
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Local
Minister of Marine Resources Teina Bishop is defending his personal dealings with a Chinese fishing company, amidst allegations of corruption, saying the country benefited financially.
Tini uses skills in new role
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Local
Ombudsman Tearoa Tini finds that his current role is very similar to his former role as police officer.
Pearls of wisdom ignored
Thursday 18 July 2013 | Published in Local
Concerns have been raised about the survival of the pearl industry, following reports that recent advice from NZ dairy giant Fonterra has been ignored.
Yacht donated for marine park
Thursday 18 July 2013 | Published in Local
A yacht has been donated as a research vessel for the Cook Islands Marine Park.
Company won't sell fish to public
Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Local
The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) has no plans to allow a foreign fishing company to bypass local wholesalers and sell fish directly to the public, said an executive on the board.
New water pipes connected
Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Local
Water pipes laid down as part of Project City were connected to the water system yesterday.
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