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Rutaki kids raise $2190
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Local
The first market day held by Rutaki School students last Friday has been labelled a success.
Captain Moko's fishing contest for kids
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Local
Getting Rarotonga boys and girls hooked on fishing is one of the main reasons local fisherma n Captain Steven ‘Moko’ Kavana has organised a junior fishing competition for this Saturday.
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.
Shark sanctuary declared
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local
Cook Islands waters have been declared a safe haven for sharks. Marine Resources Minister Teina Bishop announced in parliament yesterday that the whole of the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone is now a shark sanctuary. This means no targeting, retention or possession of sharks or any part of a shark on board any commercial vessel. […]
Double tragedy hits police hard
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local
The visitors who drowned in Avaavaroa passage on Tuesday afternoon have been identified as 62-year-old Judy Palmer and 64-year-old Robert (Bob) Groves.
Water pressure rises
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local
The heavy rainfall from Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights has improved water pressure levels throughout most of Rarotonga.
Fire appeal funds pass $4000
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local
The second event in the appeal for Nikao fire victims has seen the total funds raised pass $4000.
Stock displayed at 'Coin Save'
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Samoan-based franchise Coin Save – which was denied a licence to operate in the Cooks last week – has its proposed Arorangi store stocked and ready to go.
Tendering waived for urgency
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local
Starting work on the permanent seawall in Avarua as soon as possible is the reason the structure’s tender process was waived, according to financial secretary Richard Neves.
Reef says 'arrests' illegal
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Local
Reef Shipping Ltd (in receivership) believes ‘arrests’ of two of the company’s ships were illegal.
'Education starts in the home'
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Local
During parliamentary debate of the Education Bill yesterday, employment minister Mark Brown said a child’s future job is shaped by their knowledge and skills.
Consult outer islands on education opinion
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Local
During debate on the Education Bill yesterday, opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen said he attended the Takitumu School prizegiving recently and it was “heartening” to see teachers’ commitment to students and especially their commitment to teach Maori language and culture.
MP: Who disciplines the principal?
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Local
During parliamentary debate on the Education Bill yesterday, Vaipae-Tautu MP Mona Ioane said students need more protection when facing disciplinary action.
Holiday cheer or holiday fear?
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Local
The days are getting muggier and the flame trees are getting redder. As December propels us toward Christmas and New Year’s Eve, spirits are high and company parties nigh. Locals living overseas are planning to return home for the holidays and the outer islands are preparing for their populations to temporarily double.
Fire appeal fun run raises $3150
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Local
The first of four events planned to raise money for families made homeless by four fires in Nikao raised $3150 on Saturday.
Second in Miss South Pacific
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Local
Maine Purotu Kate Ngatokorua did her country proud at the Miss South Pacific Pageant on Saturday night where she placed second overall.
Stormy conditions batter coastline
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Local
Rarotonga residents can be forgiven for thinking a cyclone had hit the island early on Monday morning when winds gusting up to 100 kilometres and high seas had some coastal residents scrambling to tie down roofs and secure loose objects.
Tereora seeks parent input for learning charter
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Local
Tereora College is currently asking three questions of its students, teachers and parents. Principal Bali Haque says they are asking the three groups who are involved in student education what they expect from each other and themselves, in order to develop a new learning charter for the school.
Avatea acknowledges student talents
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Avatea School community was overflowing with pride on Friday when the school held its annual prize giving to acknowledge the efforts of students during the year.
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