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The Cokebusters are in town
Friday 1 February 2013 | Published in Local
Ian Wishart is touted as a best-selling author, an award winning journalist with a long career in broadcasting and he is the publisher of Investigate magazine.
Graduates, scholarships acknowledged
Friday 1 February 2013 | Published in Local
An educated population is the backbone of a nation’s development, Education Minister Teina Bishop told those present at a special graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening.
Ask a local
Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Local
Titikaveka member of parliament Selina Napa with a selection of the safety focused fridge magnets she will be distributing to privately owned rental properties and other tourist accommodation in the area to help raise awareness of water safety.
Rescue tubes installed for water safety
Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Local
Following the drowning of two visitors at Avaavaroa passage in Vaiimaanga in December and a rescue in Avarua harbor last week – rescue tubes have been installed in the two areas.
Trades courses increase
Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Local
More courses focusing on renewable energy highlight the national trades school’s expanded programme for 2013.
Rain, rain and more rain
Thursday 31 January 2013 | Published in Local
Rarotonga has experienced around 170mm of rainfall over the past week, with more rain predicted for today.
BYU graduate hopes to inspire
Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Local
Lauran Bergin is hoping to inspire other young Cook Islanders to pursue higher education after graduating from Hawaii’s Brigham Young University last month.
Management of fisheries crucial
Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Local
Fish stocks must be managed carefully if Cook Islands is to have a sustainable fishing future, said the marine resources ministry at a public meeting last week.
Changes at national college
Wednesday 30 January 2013 | Published in Local
This morning heralds the start of a new school year for students at the national college.
Heading back to class
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local
Grade one pupils of St Joseph’s Primary School Tuaana Mitchell, Paula Manlangit and Emma Papalii were all thrilled to be back in the classroom and learning yesterday.
New TDs not likely to form cyclones
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari says his staff is monitoring two tropical depressions (TDs) in the Pacific, amid residents’ fears another cyclone is on the way.
Long term plans for airports
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local
Future developments of Rarotonga and Aitutaki’s airports will be more organised thanks to a master plan being tendered by the airport authority.
Flying visit from aviation director
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands director of aviation John Jones is impressed with the high standard of aviation service in the Cooks.
Apii Te Uki Ou ready to roll
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou was bustling with students keen to start their first day back at school yesterday.
Swept up at Nikao Maori
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local
If the first day of school is any indicator of productivity, then most of the students at Apii Nikao Maori look set for a big year.
St Joseph's school back on track
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local
It was straight back in to reading and writing on the first day of school at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Tutakimoa on Monday.
Cyclone fizzles out
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Local
Fallen fruit, broken branches, and a few trees which blew over, were about the only damage visible after Cyclone Garry swept past Aitutaki at the weekend.
IT learning in Mangaia
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Local
Encouraging the older members of the community to embrace new communication technologies was the aim of a workshop that was held in Mangaia two weeks ago.
Seeing double
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Local
A number of twins – even a set of triplets – attended a special gathering to acknowledge sets of siblings on January 20.
Garry on...
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Local
Thrill seekers including surfers and kite boarders grabbed their gear and headed for the water, on Saturday afternoon, to make the most of the moderate waves and high winds generated by the remains of Cyclone Garry.
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