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Grandson gets medals for safekeeping
Wednesday 1 May 2013 | Published in Local
A proud veteran has donated his service medals to his autistic Cook Islands grandson, to make sure they don’t gather dust sitting in a drawer.
Rubbish fire put out in Tutakimoa
Wednesday 1 May 2013 | Published in Local
The close knit residents in Tutakimoa are counting their blessings that a small rubbish fire that got out of hand was quickly put out by local fire officials before it had a chance to spread to their homes.
Water may be rationed
Wednesday 1 May 2013 | Published in Local
Water reserves are running low in Rarotonga, and the government is urging people to use supplies sparingly.
Cyclone season officially over
Wednesday 1 May 2013 | Published in Local
Today marks the official end of the cyclone season and the Cook Islands have emerged unscathed.
Marmite in May?
Wednesday 1 May 2013 | Published in Local
Marmite is not likely to be exported to the Cook Islands from New Zealand until late May.
Two dead after ship collision
Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands-flagged cargo ship sank after colliding with a container vessel off southern Greece and Cook Islands must investigate under international law.
Mining industry slowing: recruiter
Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Local
There are fewer opportunities for workers in the Australian mining industry than in previous years, according to the senior regional director of a recruitment agency in Australia.
A memoir of life in Raro
Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Local
Helen Henry’s new book tells the story of her life in Rarotonga and is now on sale at the Bounty Bookshop.
MP awarded post-grad teaching diploma
Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Local
Newly elected member of parliament for Tamarua Tetangi Matapo has been awarded a post-graduate diploma in education.
Year of change for Te Uki Ou
Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Local
It is set to be a year of changes for Apii Te Uki Ou this year, with a number of new teachers arriving at the school.
Tekaaroa students speak out
Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Local
A speech competition was held on April 16 for the students of Aitutaki’s Tekaaroa Adventist Primary School.
TIS appoints new technical director
Monday 29 April 2013 | Published in Local
Local environmental organisation Te Ipukarea Soceity has appointed Kelvin Passfield as its new technical director.
Last Post honour for Lazaro
Saturday 27 April 2013 | Published in Local
All eyes were on 10-year-old Blake Lazaro as he played ‘The Last Post’ at the Anzac Day dawn service on Thursday.
Kit to promote fisheries
Saturday 27 April 2013 | Published in Local
By next year, schools throughout the Cook Islands will be able to receive resource kits containing information to help educate children on the country’s different types of fisheries and marine life.The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) met with teachers and principals on April 22.
Students put pen to paper for Anzac
Saturday 27 April 2013 | Published in Local
An Anzac Day writing competition received over 100 entries – and the winners will receive a tablet computer.
New computers given to Tereora
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
A group of altruistic New Zealanders have given up their time to bring over and install 25 new computers for students at the national college.
Sunday stopover
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
A large cruise ship carrying around 1700 passenger stopped at Rarotonga on Sunday, but passengers found plenty to do despite most stores being closed.
Anzac created an 'indelible bond'
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
Prayers of peace and the importance of ‘mateship’ were among the messages shared at the 98th Anzac Day dawn and civil parade yesterday.
Youth embrace Anzac spirit
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
These two young Pathfinders of the Seventh Day Adventist Church were among the many that commemorated Anzac Day yesterday by gathering at the cenotaph in Avarua to pay their respects for the fallen men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Appealing to the community
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
Dear Editor, Has the suspected arsonist moved from Nikao to Muri? I’ve just returned to the island and have had to change my complaint to the police of stolen property to arson instead.
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