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Education Bill in the house
Wednesday 5 December 2012 | Published in Local
Only one bill was presented in parliament yesterday – the Education Bill.
Mokoroa takes over at MOIP
Wednesday 5 December 2012 | Published in Local
Former Office of the Prime Minister chief of staff Vaine (Mac) Mokoroa has been appointed acting secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) after the sudden suspension of MOIP secretary Donye Numa on Monday.
Berg booked for Christmas in the market
Wednesday 5 December 2012 | Published in Local
Jaik Berg’s star will continue to shine tonight after the singer was confirmed to play at Rotaract’s Christmas in the Market.
Cooks will benefit from The Hobbit
Wednesday 5 December 2012 | Published in Local
Guest speaker Alex Kogoi opened his speech at the third Kia Orana Cook Islands tourism forum yesterday by complimenting Highland Paradise as the most beautiful venue he had ever presented at.
Anuenue wisdom passed down
Wednesday 5 December 2012 | Published in Local
Donating precious knowledge and materials was just as important as participating on the water for the legendary Hawaiian paddlers from Anuenue Canoe Club.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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