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New 7s world series process
Wednesday 19 December 2012 | Published in Local
A revised core team qualification process for the HSBC Sevens World Series 2012-13 season has been implemented.
CISA sports course axed
Tuesday 18 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Sports Academy (CISA) held its graduation on Friday – its last, as the programme has been terminated by the Ministry of Education (MOE).
Fisherman's work
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
Dedicated fisherman Jubilee Jubilee (aged four) was one of about 150 anglers at Saturday’s highly successful junior fishing competition at Avana harbour.
#1 for Kiwi weddings
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has been declared the most popular wedding destination for Kiwis outside New Zealand.
Captain Moko's fishing comp draws 150
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
Avana harbour came to life early on Saturday morning when 150 keen junior anglers descended on the foreshore where the fish were biting.
Juniors honoured at Tereora
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
Tereora College’s year 9 and year 10 students were the toast of the school at the junior prizegiving on Thursday.
Nukutere juniors praised
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
Nukutere College’s high-performing junior students had their time to shine at a prizegiving held on Friday.
Teachers as researchers
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
Discovering how different strategies can help children improve in the classroom is behind the ‘teachers as researchers’ programme.
Inmates plant 200 trees
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
Inmates at the Arorangi Prison did their part to ensure the future of island trees when they planted 200 seedlings in their grounds last Tuesday.
Energy audit equipment given to reduce power bills
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has donated over $14,000 of energy audit equipment to the Cooks.
Tereora embraces enterprise
Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local
The young enterprise scheme that has seen many successful students become business entrepreneurs in New Zealand begins in Rarotonga next year.
Prefects sign off
Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local
A group of year 11 prefects at Nukutere College has left the school with a visual legacy after a new sign was unveiled yesterday.
Big fish for little angler
Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local
Nine-year-old Maeva Robati will soon overtake his father, legendary local fisherman Pupuke Robati, in the best fisherman stakes as the young Avarua School student is becoming a legend himself in local fishing circles.
Shark sanctuary explained
Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local
What does it mean? Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative programme manager Jess Cramp, who has been instrumental in advocating for a shark sanctuary, explains what this means to the people of the Cook Islands. Many Cook Islanders are wondering what it means for the country to declare a shark sanctuary and how it will be enforced.
'Time consuming effort'
Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands made history on Wednesday with the announcement that the world’s largest shark sanctuary has been created, covering the whole of the Cooks’ exclusive economic zone.
Fashionable footwear in store
Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local
The soon-to-be-opened Shoe Box will be the place to snap up the hottest heels this festive season.
PS3s and bikes popular
Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local
Gaming consoles, bikes and trampolines are all proving to be popular Christmas items in Rarotonga.
New warning signs proposed
Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Local
The tragic drowning of two visitors at Avaavaroa passage on Tuesday has prompted an initiative to erect more prominent warning signs in areas considered dangerous for swimming.
Santa's coming early!
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Eye Centre’s Annie Mason is planning a special Christmas event for children aged 10 and under next Tuesday from 5pm. Children able to meet Santa and remind him of the presents they want for Christmas a week later. 12121309
Grave concerns
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Local
Old graves on crown land, now exposed, along the side of the road in Nikao opposite the Rarotonga airport are a cause of concern among members of the public.
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