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T-20 cricket excitement
Tuesday 27 August 2013 | Published in Local
With the International New Zealand Croatia cricket series concluding last week, excitement in the coming Rarotonga seasonlocally and internationallyis at an unprecedented high.
PM urges women to 'step up' into leadership roles
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Although he’s proud to see women making strides within the upper levels of government, Prime Minister Henry Puna is urging more women to make the jump into elected politics – under the CIP banner.
Australian election next month
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Politics
The Australian federal election will be held next month, and those in the Cooks who are registered to vote will need to do so by post, or give notice that they are overseas.
Tax policy on royalties under fire
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Members of the local business community are saying efforts by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management to collect a specific tax may be a case of casting the net too wide.
Visitors arrested for drink driving
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Three visitors arrested for drink driving appeared in the High Court last Thursday.
No progress at Turangi site
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Environment
There has been no progress made to date in the clean up of the former recycling site in Turangi.
Parasite-free pets
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Local
Those who missed out on parasite treatments for their pets through recent donations from New Zealand can still get these products at little cost from Esther Honey.
Community mourns Epati
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Local
Family and friends of well-known Samoan resident Navy Epati are still coming to terms with his sudden death on Saturday afternoon.
Silhouette Seattle takes in Cooks
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Local
Kirsten Rohrbach and Patrick Dayshaw own Silhouette Seattle WA, one of five yachts which berthed at Avatiu Harbour last week.
Animal welfare activist takes on Pacific
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Local
South Pacific Animal Welfare executive director Karen Galvan’s story began when she was visiting the Cook Islands in 2005.
PM prepares to go to Pacific Island Forum
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be delivering the opening address at the 42nd Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Annual Conference on Monday, and will be travelling Wednesday to Auckland along with Finance Minister Mark Brown.
Preschool students jump for joy
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Local
Students at Titikaveka Preschool have an exciting new piece of equipment thanks to fundraising efforts in the community.
Gas bottle delivery to come
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Local
Toa Petroleum has branched out into the gas business, and expects to make the price of gas cheaper – and deliver bottles to people’s homes.
Students showcase the Cooks
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Local
Two Tereora College students have won prizes after making video clips showcasing the Cook Islands.
Visitors welcome at Creative Centre
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Health
There was laughter, singing and dancing at the Creative Centre on Thursday morning.
Coastal fisheries talks in the north
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Coastal fisheries are of vital importance and should be supported by government is the feedback emerging from the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) consultations in the northern Cook Islands.
Red Cross launches door knock appeal
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Cook Islands Red Cross will be conducting a gold coin door knock appeal on Wednesday, August 28 from 4.30-6.30pm.
Tahitian yachts visit Raro
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Fifteen yachts have docked at the harbour since August 1 to date and five are still in the harbour.
Festival of fun at college
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Technology
Nukutere College was transformed into a colourful festival ground yesterday, to raise money for the school’s maintenance and resources.
Paul Gauguin visits
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Cruise liners will be seeing more of the Cook Islands in coming years, after cuts to European destinations.
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