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Disaster risk database launched
Friday 19 April 2013 | Published in Local
An online database of projects to reduce disaster risk was launched in Avarua yesterday.
Ceremony a first for Rutaki School
Friday 19 April 2013 | Published in Local
An early childhood education teacher received her certificate yesterday at the first ceremony of its kind to be held at a school.
Narrow defeat for Cooks
Friday 19 April 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands national Under 17 soccer team narrowly went down to Papua New Guinea by one goal to nil in their second match at the OFC U-17 Championship in Santo, Vanuatu yesterday afternoon.
Child welfare group receives India funds
Thursday 18 April 2013 | Published in Local
A clinic for children’s health check-ups will be upgraded thanks to funds from the Indian Government.
Stone brothers come to Raro
Thursday 18 April 2013 | Published in Local
Hollywood greats the Stone brothers are in Rarotonga to get a feel for the place ahead of making their short film.
Creative writing talents shared
Thursday 18 April 2013 | Published in Local
The opportunity to encourage Cook Island’s writers brought Miria George back to Rarotonga recently.
Radiothon helps Matavera family
Thursday 18 April 2013 | Published in Local
A radiothon raised more than $3000 for the victims of a house fire in Matavera.
Badminton wraps up
Wednesday 17 April 2013 | Published in Local
The Takitumu Badminton Association completed its business house badminton competition on Monday night with great results seen all round.
Recruiters' credibility questioned
Tuesday 16 April 2013 | Published in Local
The president of the Cook Islands Workers Association has urged people to question recruitment companies offering jobs in Australian mines.
MP says mining jobs attractive
Tuesday 16 April 2013 | Published in Local
People thinking of working in the Australian mining industry need more information before being recruited, said Tupapa MP George Maggie.
No Cook Islanders reported in blast
Tuesday 16 April 2013 | Published in Local
No Cook Islanders are known to be injured in the bombings that exploded near a marathon finishing line in Boston yesterday, but Foreign Affairs are monitoring the situation.
RAMSI contribution recognised
Tuesday 16 April 2013 | Published in Local
New Zealand high commissioner John Carter presented Craig Ashton with two medals last week to recognise Ashton’s four year contribution to RAMSI.
Waka Tapu homeward bound
Tuesday 16 April 2013 | Published in Local
As the Waka Tapu voyagers aboard double hulled canoes Te Aurere and Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti prepared to depart Rarotonga yesterday afternoon – voyage leader and traditional master navigator Jack Thatcher took time out to update their Waka Tapu Facebook followers on their journey from Moorea to Rarotonga. We also share more images from the vaka arrival last Wednesday. Kia Orana, If you all have been waiting for an update my apologies as this one is being written on the night before departure from the island paradise Rarotonga.
Cooking awards for students
Tuesday 16 April 2013 | Published in Local
Five students from Arorangi School received prizes for their entries to the Salon Culinaire competition held March 6.
O3b transmitters installed
Tuesday 16 April 2013 | Published in Local
New equipment designed to deliver faster broadband to the Cook Islands will be fully installed this week.
Jury takes 6 hours to reach decision
Monday 15 April 2013 | Published in Local
“Treat each charge as if it was a little trial within the trial,” Justice Colin Doherty told the jurors in his summing up of Scott Arlander’s week-long trial.
Returned to his birthplace
Monday 15 April 2013 | Published in Local
A man who was born in the Cook Islands in the 1950s has returned to his birthplace for the first time – and was pleasantly surprised at what he found.
Mining jobs meetings raise concern
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Local
Concerns have been raised about the intention of organisers of meetings seeking expressions of interest from locals in taking up work in the Australian mines.
Da' Spot barbershop open
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Local
Rarotonga now has its own dedicated barbershop – Da’ Spot – with a full range of styling and grooming services for boys and men.
Superstars take the stage
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Local
The Tauraki Superstars had Arorangi students up and dancing in their school hall on Thursday.
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