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From Raro to Rwanda
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Local
Rarotonga Girl Guide member Tutai Mauke is more aware of the wide range of violence that is inflicted on women and children after attending a ‘stop the violence for girls and women’ workshop in Rwanda last month.
$50K youth initiative
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Local
A new $50,000 government education programme hopes to ease the transition from the classroom to the workplace.
Bishop promotes budget spend
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Local
After facing fierce criticism of his government’s budget, cabinet minster Teina Bishop promoted its virtues on Friday.
Opposition air budget concerns
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Local
Hotly anticipated debate on the nation’s 2013-14 budget bill began on Friday during a full day session of parliament.
Body elected to help youth
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Local
A committee has been elected to take charge of the Future for Youth initiative.
Teapa returns with specialist skills
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Local
It has been a welcome return back to the Cook Islands for Deacon Teapa – a return home to his family and the opportunity to put to good use his specialist medical skills.
Avatea celebrates book week
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Local
Avatea School students were in costume for a series of performances on the topic of famous people yesterday.
Budget debate cut short yesterday
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Local
Yesterday’s session of parliament was cut off early due to technical issues, putting off debate of the nation’s budget bill.
Principals meet for student success
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Local
Twenty-eight principals from Rarotonga and the outer islands met from Wednesday to discuss ways to help students succeed.
A budget of deception and arrogance
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Local
At Parliament on Tuesday, the Minister of Finance Mark Brown labeled the 2013-2014 Appropriation Bill as the “Good News” budget.
Future for Youth meeting today
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Local
The inaugural annual general meeting of the ‘Future for Youth’ initiative will be held today (Thursday) at the Sinai Hall.
Cook Islanders board Tiare Taporo
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Local
Two Cook Islanders have flown to Canada in preparation for Tiare Taporo’s voyage to Rarotonga.
Tired of Sky Pacific repeats
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Local
I have been trying to contact Sky Pacific a few times to make inquiries about their repeated programmes without response.
Nukuroa Ariki receives Queen's award
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Local
In front of a large group of family, Te Maeu O Te Rangi Teikamata Ariki Mii Tungane Upokoati O’Bryan stood humbly to receive her Queen’s Honour medal from Queen’s Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin at Government House on Monday.
Education courses prove popular
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Education’s continuing education courses are proving very popular.
New school signs
Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Local
Avatea School is now well sign-posted, thanks to Hori Signs.
Pension increase aims to help elderly
Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Local
A $50 per month increase in pensions for those aged 70 and over hopes to make care for the elderly more affordable.
Trim government fat first
Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Local
A smoke signaller texts to 188: “Government’s financial secretary Richard Neves and Finance Minister Mark Brown are at it again – slashing and burning, and cutting costs.
The road to repopulation
Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Local
Emigration -- people leaving the Cook Islands permanently - as been a problem for many years, and there are now only 12,500 of us left to protect our beautiful Cook Islands.
Magic massage at Tetiare Beauty and Spa
Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Local
It is the warm and open face of Adi Nawai that is the secret to the success of Tetiare Beauty and Spa.
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