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NCEA results expected out this week
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Local
High school students awaiting their NCEA exam results – eagerly or not – are expected to be able to access them online this week.
Eftpos back up
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Local
Westpac Cook Islands Eftpos terminals were out of action around Rarotonga for two days last week, but the bank’s management said it is not an ongoing problem.
Don't drop your cyclone guard
Tuesday 15 January 2013 | Published in Local
A warning was issued yesterday to stay prepared for cyclones this month – and for the next three months.
Jim and Jay put a handle on it!
Tuesday 15 January 2013 | Published in Local
For Canadians Jim Hinde and Jay Vinden, growing peculiar-looking moustaches is one part of how they help children.
Private accommodators targeted
Tuesday 15 January 2013 | Published in Local
Titikaveka MP Selina Napa is emphasising a need for private accommodators to have access to water safety information.
55% live where they are born
Monday 14 January 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders must know they’re on to a good thing living in the Cooks – more than half live in the same place where they are born.
Tupa, coconut crab on the menu
Monday 14 January 2013 | Published in Local
Coconut crab and tupa are always on the menu at his home in Tipitoi, Tupapa where he keeps his crabs in pens – ready for the pot.
Big Brother range at RaroShack
Saturday 12 January 2013 | Published in Local
For Avatiu business RaroShack, 2013 is looking like a year of growth after a busy first three months in operation.
Let's unite to save our fish
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Local
For many years, I have never really appreciated the value of fish.
Puna partnership pushed in 10 vaka
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Local
A partnership arrangement between the 10 community incorporated societies (puna), the internal affairs ministry and Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) was the highlight of a meeting held at the ministry on Wednesday.
Jake's a good sort
Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Local
Giving tourists and returning Cook Islanders a fantastic first impression has seen ukulele musician Jake Numanga receive a special award from the Rotary Club of Rarotonga.
THE YEAR THAT WAS: WORKS
Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Local
It started with a new building being officially handed over to the education ministry and ended with the sacking of MOIP Secretary Donye Numa – 2012 was certainly a big year for works in the Cook Islands. Rarotonga and her sister islands had a number of new buildings and projects that either began or were completed during the year.
Artsy
Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Local
Budding sailor and artist Reva Hunter was one of about 30 kids who took advantage of the active kids club programme at the Rarotonga Sailing Club yesterday.
Film Raro tackles domestic violence
Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Local
A film addressing domestic violence will be made in the Cook Islands as part of the Film Raro competition in May.
Residents respond to religion
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Local
The question on religion in the 2011 census was not compulsory.
Achieve your new year resolution
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Local
If your new year resolution was to learn a new skill, flick through the Ministry of Education’s continuing education prospectus and enrol in a course ranging from creative writing to motorbike maintenance.
Calling twins and triplets
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Local
An event uniting a special group of people is bound to have residents seeing double – or triple.
THE NEWS THAT WAS 2012
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Local
January 14: Missing skipper on sex charges The missing skipper of the yacht Bonny, David Peppiatt, is due to be appearing in court on 26 sex-related charges, including rape and unlawful sexual conduct.
Over 6000 bikes on roads
Monday 7 January 2013 | Published in Local
The motorbike is the predominant form of transportation in the Cooks, according to the 2011 census.
Drop in fishing activity
Monday 7 January 2013 | Published in Local
There has been a slight decrease in households engaging in fishing activity in the Cooks, according to information collated over the past two census counts.
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