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Family's festive season

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local

Around 90 members of the Akanoa and Maria family make a swift change from festive season to reunion season by cheering in a group photo on Wednesday.

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Radiothon for Samoa today

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local

A six-hour radiothon starting at midday today is giving Cook Islanders a chance to donate to residents in Samoa who lost everything in the recent Cyclone Evan disaster.

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Do we know who we are?

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local

The people of the Cook Islands are a “friendly” lot.

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Dreaming of December

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local

If there’s ever a time to reflect on why Rarotonga is the most perfect paradise on earth, it’s December.

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Dance crew take out touch title

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local

Rarotonga’s Best Dance Crew (RBDC) proved to be the island’s best touch rugby team after successfully defending their champions mixed title at the annual Boxing Day touch tournament on Wednesday.

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Boarders, surfers ready for waves

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local

When the waves start pumping – local body boarders and surfers will have two days to get ready for competition.

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Motu magic for Short reunion

Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Local

Camping out on a Muri motu and unveiling a memorial headstone were the highlights for family members who attended the Apenera and Maui Short family reunion.

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Avaavaroa signs erected

Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Local

Two new signs lining the Avaavaroa passage are just the start of increasing water safety awareness, according to New Zealand high commissioner John Carter.

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Immigration head sacked

Thursday 27 December 2012 | Published in Local

The country’s director of immigration has been given the boot from his job.

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Last call for summer school

Monday 24 December 2012 | Published in Local

University students who want to continue learning over summer better get in quickly – applications for University of South Pacific summer school courses close on Friday, December 21.

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Christmas greetings from the opposition

Monday 24 December 2012 | Published in Local

Leader of the Opposition and Democratic Party Wilkie Rasmussen

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Geoff Halston to lead Rakei Toa

Monday 24 December 2012 | Published in Local

His passion for helping people will be what Geoffrey Halston will draw on when he leads the Rakei Toa programme in 2013.

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Presents at The Shoe Box

Saturday 22 December 2012 | Published in Local

The hottest new shoe store on the rock was launched on Wednesday night with cute wedges, casual flats and sexy heels walking off the shelves.

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Intakes dry up

Saturday 22 December 2012 | Published in Local

Residents who tap into the Avana, Turangi and Totokoitu water intakes should be hoping for Christmas presents from the weather gods over the Christmas period.

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Triad's Toagate guarantee letter

Saturday 22 December 2012 | Published in Local

I write to you all as members of parliament. I hear parliament is currently sitting; for Triad, I am interested to make sure the upcoming Te Aponga tender process is a fair process.

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Doomsday fun

Saturday 22 December 2012 | Published in Local

It was supposed to be an event that could cripple the world – instead all that came out of the Doomsday predictions was a novel advertising campaign.

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Downtown lights up for Christmas

Saturday 22 December 2012 | Published in Local

What started as an idea to light up the Christmas spirit in Avarua businesses came to life on Thursday night.

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Appeal for fire victims raises $25,000

Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Local

The final tally for the Nikao fire appeal could reach over $25,000 once the final pledges are received.

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'Ask a local' to stay safe in the water

Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Local

Water safety expert Ron Bird believes the tragic drowning deaths of two visitors at Avaavaroa Passage last week was “totally avoidable”.

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Novelty in Africa

Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Local

When Prime Minister Henry Puna announced in parliament that he was travelling to Africa, I formed the immediate impression that it’s his curiosity and sense of exploration that is compelling him to go. However as expected, since his travels are under close scrutiny by every Cook Islander, he delivered us the line that he is going to bring home untold benefits.

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