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Chance to network for student leaders
Wednesday 23 July 2014 | Published in Education
Student leaders from four colleges came together for a networking and leadership event at the High Commissioner’s official residence on Monday.
Wanted youth found
Wednesday 23 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Thanks to media coverage and information from the general public, police have apprehended wanted youth Tepatua Ngatamariki Crummer.
Govt continues in caretaker role
Wednesday 23 July 2014 | Published in Politics
With court challenges looming, Prime Minister Henry Puna’s newly-elected government will continue to operate in a caretaker role with limited spending powers.
Police pursuit an eye-opener for student
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Education
Two dramatic police pursuits have almost convinced Mangaia School student Travel Atingakau that law enforcement could be the career for him.
Small increase in June visitor arrivals
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Local
Visitor arrivals rose by less than one per cent in June compared to the same month last year, according to latest statistics.
Wanted by police
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Local police are trying to track down 19-year-old Tepatua Ngatamariki Crummer, who they believe is aware that he is wanted by police.
Foreshore rock structure opposed
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Local
A proposal to build a foreshore rock revetment structure to protect two properties from coastal erosion has drawn strong opposition.
Mystery votes due to walk-in electors
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The appearance of approximately 430 extra votes in the final count of this month’s general election has been attributed to an unexpected surge in declaratory votes.
Road Safety Council: Plan ahead, save lives
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Health
Many crashes could be avoided if drivers simply exercised precaution and preparation, says the Road Safety Council.
Re-trial of Aitutaki firearm case
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Crime
An Aitutaki man who had a firearm charge against him dismissed will now be facing re-trial after the Crown won their appeal against the decision.
Demos prepared to form coalition
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Politics
A defiant Wilkie Rasmussen is confident a number of court challenges currently in the works will tilt the results of the election in his team’s favour, ushering in a Democratic Party-led government.
Students getting more 'hands-on' time
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Education
Outer islands school students are getting hands on experience in various workplaces across the islands as part of the Ministry of Education’s ‘work experience placement’ programme.
Massage for a good cause
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Local
Want to help animals in need and do something for your own health at the same time?
Election: No petitions yet
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The first of a number of deadlines for filing petitions passed on Tuesday, with no contesting of final results by either major party.
Physicist to give lecture
Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Education
Library lunchtime lectures are returning to downtown Avarua this week, with physicist Gordon Keys talking on his work experiences since the 1950s.
Solar project foundations underway
Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Environment
Foundations for the $3.3 million solar array at the Rarotonga Airport are rapidly taking shape ahead of the arrival of the solar panels to be erected on them.
Bishop slams Puna's '$22,000 flight'
Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Travel arrangements that saw Prime Minister Henry Puna arrive from Manihiki on a chartered flight paid for with public funds have been slammed by Aitutaki MP Teina Bishop.
Back to the books after Taokotaianga
Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Education
Cook Islands tertiary students have returned to their respective institutes to put their heads in their books after successful and colourful Taokotaianga celebrations in Wellington.
PM seeks to get new govt in motion
Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Politics
A victorious Henry Puna arrived in Rarotonga over the weekend from Manihiki, days after being declared winner of the island’s seat in Parliament.
Constitution celebrations on the horizon
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Colourful costumes will be one of the highlight of this year’s annual Te Maeva Nui celebrations starting on July 28 and running right up to Constitution Day on August 4.
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