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Local lawyer back in Raro
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Local
Victor Heather has returned to Rarotonga, where his roots were planted more than 43 years ago in Avatiu Valley.
Local dogs 'more bark than bite'
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Local
Following two letters of complaint to CINews about roaming dogs, Esther Honey’s practice manager Carl Hartnett says Rarotongan dogs are generally more bark than bite.
Canadians cross Pacific for education
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Local
Five Canadian students have travelled across the Pacific Ocean to the Cook Islands to further their education in international business.
Retired US couple to volunteer in Cooks
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Local
A well-travelled retired American couple will be volunteering in the Cooks for three weeks, as a way to give back to those they’ve met along the way.
Rutaki School acknowledges QR
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Local
Rutaki School welcomed the Queen’s Representative, Tom Marsters, and his wife Tuaine, on Friday morning, in a room filled with smiles and the fragrant smell of tiare.
Nursing documents updated
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Health
Nursing practices in the Cooks will now be measured using a fresh batch of updated documents.
Coastal management talks in Mangaia
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Another successful meeting was held in Mangaia to discuss coastal fisheries management recently.
Former NZ policeman jailed
Friday 30 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Former New Zealand police officer Mark Franklin was sentenced yesterday to a year in prison for selling cannabis.
Canadian challenge
Friday 30 August 2013 | Published in Local
A group of five Canadian students have travelled to the Cook Islands to further their education in international business.
Boatmaster course offered as prison rehab
Friday 30 August 2013 | Published in Local
Learning skills required for a life on the water is being offered as part of an ongoing education programme at Arorangi Prison’s rehabilitation centre.
Students speak out on nuclear weapons
Friday 30 August 2013 | Published in Local
‘From a nuclear-free Pacific to a nuclear-free world’ was the topic of student speeches in a competition that coincided with the international day against nuclear testing.
Avatea shares iPad knowledge
Friday 30 August 2013 | Published in Technology
Full of enthusiasm from Andrew Churches’ recent iPad workshops, two Avatea School teachers have developed an iPad professional development (PD) programme for their staff.
Tourism awards entries closing
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards entries for 2013 close in just three days and interest is running high this year with record turnouts to the free workshops run by award partners The Bond Store, Westpac and ANZ.
Paua permit rules tighten
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The rules for taking paua (clam) meat or shells overseas have tightened.
Cook Islands prominent in food show with a conscience
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Economy
A celebrity chef and a film crew are aiming to create long-lasting effects on the way Cook Islands cuisine is viewed by the world.
Teen burglar sent to prison
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Crime
A young man with a long list of charges has been convicted and will spend two months in prison for burglary.
Mauke petitions against purse seining
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Environment
A petition begun circulating yesterday on the island of Mauke that hopes to persuade Prime Minister Henry Puna to stop purse seining in the Cook Islands.
Pacific flavour
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Environment
New Zealand’s celebrated chef Robert Oliver (in white) enjoys Cook Islands cuisine by the lagoon with locals, including Tua Pitman (right).
Fishing with Geoff Thomas
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Environment
A well-known name in the world of fishing was in the Cook Islands to film a segment for his television series this week.
Polynesian leaders to meet
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be attending the third annual Polynesia Leaders Group meeting, which commences tomorrow in Auckland.
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