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FSC merger takes shape
Wednesday 5 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) will greet the new year with not only a new commissioner in Paul Heckles, but several other changes to its organisational structure.
Spectacular outrigging
Wednesday 5 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Motu to Motu outrigger race on Aitutaki’s stunning lagoon yesterday was more a canoe experience rather than a race.
Pacific experience for education advisor
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Local
While working as an education advisor is not a new role for Jim Matheson, working in the Cook Islands is.
Vote for Maine Purotu Kate Ngatokorua
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders looking to help Miss South Pacific hopeful Kate Ngatokorua can do so online by voting for her to be crowned Miss Internet.
'ANZ Complete' launched in the Pacific
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders will have access to a new range of bank accounts as part of ANZ’s streamlined services to the Pacific islands.
Middle Earth comes to Rarotonga
Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands was treated to a taste of Middle Earth yesterday after an Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300 (pictured) decorated with characters from The Hobbit landed in Rarotonga.
Training helps with social impact fund
Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Local
A workshop scheduled for tomorrow aims to help Social Impact Fund (SIF) applicants understand the need for policies and operating manuals.
Celebrations bring Vaka Eiva to an end
Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Local
The 9th Vaka Eiva Festival came to a celebratory end on Friday with the fun sprints in Muri, presentation and paddles up party in Avarua.
Netballers takes to courts in Paradise
Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Local
Over 200 netball players making up 30 teams will take to the courts over the next three days for the inaugural Netball in Paradise Tournament.
Turou! Aere mai!
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local
A warrior in a traditional vaka guides Vaka Eiva paddlers along Muri beach for the final festival event in the Muri sprints. Mapu Oe Vaka and senior paddlers were welcomed to the iconic beach with drum beats and chants before teams found a spot under a shady tree to prepare for a long day of fast and furious sprints plus loads of fun. Junior paddlers started the day’s event with their lagoon races and sprints before the big boys and girls came out with paddles at the ready for sprint glory and the hugely popular novelty races.Report and photos on page 18 and 20. 12113043
Breast Cancer Foundation looks toward successful 2013
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local
In 2013, the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) is hoping to better an already successful year.
Adopting schools a 'great success'
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local
It has been a week of celebrations and the sharing of cultures with the Vaka Eiva adopt a school programme.
A Rogue on Rarotonga
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local
A book that tells an intriguing tale of an American fraudster and fugitive has just been published in the Cook Islands.
There's no better time to become a pilot
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local
Choosing a career is a huge challenge for school-leavers and for those seeking a change to their current career path.
Mapu magic in Muri!
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local
The mapu oe vaka paddling events wrapped up with a successful day of sprint action in Muri.
Te aito Tahiti!
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local
Team Paea from Tahiti cut across Muri lagoon during the Vaka Eiva sprints on Friday. The 500m sprints across the lagoon and fun filled novelty games and races brought the 9th Vaka Eiva Festival to another successful end. After a day of fast and furious paddling and loads of fun in Muri – paddlers returned to oe vaka headquarters at Avarua harbour for the trophy presentations and Paddles Up party. More photos and results from the sprint will feature in Monday’s paper. 12113036
O3b satellites arrive in Rarotonga
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Local
Telecom Cook Islands has received the satellite equipment needed to launch the new fast internet service O3b.
Sprints close Vaka Eiva 2012
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Local
With all serious races over, today’s final sequence of Vaka Eiva 2012 is about letting the hair down and having some fun on and off the water.
Ngakau Toa Vaka mix it up for top honours
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Local
The mixed Ngakau Toa Vaka crew paddled from strength to strength around Rarotonga to claim the Bob Worthington Memorial Trophy for the mixed round Raro relay race.
Record numbers at boiler swim
Thursday 29 November 2012 | Published in Local
Tuesday’s Trader Jacks charity boiler swim was a resounding success with a record field.
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