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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Avarua reef . . . a major 'junkyard'
Monday 7 January 2013 | Published in Local
The tragic death of Stanley Heather Senior while trying to save family members on the “Agnes Bell” during the Hurricane of 18 December 1883, brings to mind the greatest maritime tragedy ever recorded in the waters of the Cook Islands.
Kaina's Manihiki-made MBE
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Local
Helping promote the public and community on the island of Manihiki has seen Jane Kimi Kaina acknowledged in the New Year’s honour list.
Growing up island style
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Local
Life as a child, particularly one growing up in a small community, is a busy one full of freedom, fun and responsibility.
Born with a rake in hand
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Local
Holding a rake in your hands could well be a first memory.
Next Akanoa reunion set for 2014
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Local
Akanoa family members can mark December 26, 2014, to January 1, 2015, in their diaries for the next reunion.
Valoa's valour honoured
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Local
Acknowledging retired parliamentary clerk Nga Valoa’s 40 years of service to Cook Islands parliament was behind a function organised by the local Pukapuka community on Thursday night.
Tutaka-George paddles to Youth Olympics
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Local
Top junior paddler Andre Tutaka-George will be the first Cook Islands representative to compete at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) in Sydney later this month.
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