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Te Maeva Nui time
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A colourful float parade through Avarua on Monday morning will mark the start of the annual Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Australians bowled over by Raro
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Economy
If you notice an unusually high number of lawn bowlers around this week, it’s because of a new event on Rarotonga’s calendar, the Cook Islands Bowls Carnival.
Turepu takes on agriculture
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Kiriau Turepu, the latest addition to cabinet, has inherited the ministry of agriculture as part of his ministerial portfolio.
TV presenter pleads on cannabis charges
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Television sports presenter Roger ‘Tai’ Blake has pleaded guilty to charges of importing cannabis and possession of cannabis for supply and will be sentenced in September.
PM in Manihiki for Te Maeva Nui
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna departed Rarotonga yesterday for his electorate of Manihiki to take part in the island’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Uniting as one people
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Local
It was a memorable week for 103 exemplary individuals in the Cook Islands, who were chosen to become permanent residents (PR) of the country.
Students win laptops from Rotary
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Local
Two students are now the proud owners of laptops after winning an essay competition.
Rakanui case thrown out
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The wife of Parliament clerk Tupuna Rakanui has refused to give evidence against her husband.
Aitutaki rape accused named
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The name suppression of an Aitutaki businessman charged with rape has been lifted.
Students urged to 'be passionate'
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Local
The opening ceremony of this year’s Careers Expo saw hundreds of school students lined up in a rainbow of school uniforms, hoping to get a clearer idea of what their futures hold.
Living with a purpose
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Local
This year’s Careers Expo included a visit from a youth-focused initiative as a preview for a free event in October.
Trades training in pa enua
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The pa enua has been making the most of learning new trade skills this year, with an enthusiastic response to the annual Cook Islands Trades Training Centre (CITTC) workshops.
New minister joins cabinet
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Matavera member of parliament Kiriau Turepu became the latest member of Prime Minister Henry Puna’s cabinet after a ceremony at Government House yesterday.
Marsters resigns from cabinet
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Incoming Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters presented his resignation letter at Government House yesterday, with all members of cabinet by his side.
Turepu sworn in as minister
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Matavera MP Kiriau Turepu was sworn in as a member of cabinet yesterday afternoon at Government House in an official ceremony with family, fellow members of parliament, and traditional leaders at his side.
Student ambitions sky-high
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Technology
Future pilots and flight attendants were among the students who visited the Air New Zealand booth at the Careers Expo.
A bright future
Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Technology
Avatea School students were all smiles and full of life as they played on the climbing frames during their morning tea break.
Super fund case back in court
Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The precedent-setting Cook Islands Superannuation Fund case is set to be heard in a ‘discovery hearing’ today.
National anthem left out
Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Culture
A breach in protocol is being blamed on a technical glitch at yesterday’s permanent residency (PR) ceremony.
Cook Islands welcome new family members
Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Culture
One hundred and three people became Cook Islanders yesterday.
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