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Children key to living culture
Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Culture
Arorangi Primary School students show off their weaving skills during the second annual school cultural competition, organised and sponsored by the Highland Paradise Cultural Centre in Vaka Puaikura.
Keeping alive cultural pride
Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Culture
Rarotonga school children put their tau umu (umu cooking), weaving, storytelling, ute singing and drumming skills to the test yesterday in the second annual school cultural competition organised and sponsored by Highland Paradise Cultural Centre.
Coral's message about climate change
Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Aitutaki has a lot to say about past weather patterns, or so experts are hoping.
Company won't sell fish to public
Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Local
The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) has no plans to allow a foreign fishing company to bypass local wholesalers and sell fish directly to the public, said an executive on the board.
New water pipes connected
Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Local
Water pipes laid down as part of Project City were connected to the water system yesterday.
Driver at twice the legal limit
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace John Kenning presided over the High Court on July 11 and passed judgements on the following cases: Elesa Sivaro - Who is awaiting a jury trial for another matter, was convicted of excess breath alcohol in relation to an incident in Ruatonga on June 22.
Solar for the north
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Environment
The tender for solar projects in three islands in the northern group will close on Monday.
Lagoon Day: one day is now
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Mauke resident June Hosking, organiser of Lagoon Day, which will take place on Thursday and Friday at Punanga Nui market.
Water project takes next step
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Local
A ‘master plan’ for the government’s $60 million water supply project will be created by a New Zealand-based company.
Aere ra papa John Carter
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Local
Local people call him Papa John – a show of affection and respect for New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter who made friends with people from all walks of the Cook Islands community.
ECE conference for Raro
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Local
Ten early childhood education (ECE) teachers from New Zealand are in Rarotonga to share their knowledge with others.
Rotary helps Future for Youth
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Local
The Rotoract Club of Rarotonga has raised $9000 for troubled youth.
Obese islanders opting for surgery
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Health
Obesity is rampant amongst Pacific Islanders in New Zealand those taking part in at the annual health conference heard last week.
Questions raised over Bounty sale
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Politics
A cabinet minister’s purchase and subsequent sale of a fishing vessel is raising allegations of corruption by government.
Carter the catalyst
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Politics
New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter departs our shores this week after nearly two years in the post.
Justice not to be played with: JP
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Crime
A young man with an attitude accused of burglary and a long list of court order breaches, was told that jail is perhaps the best place for him last Thursday.
Woman caught on camera discharged
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Crime
One of two women caught on security camera interfering with a motorbike outside the Cook Islands News office has escaped conviction.
$16m in tax owed
Monday 15 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Over $16 million in outstanding tax debt remains to be collected by the finance ministry.
Super fund worth $64m
Monday 15 July 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has released its 2012 annual report, which provides details on the fund’s progress as well as insight on investment strategy.
Strict ban on shark finning
Monday 15 July 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands enforces a strict ban on shark finning according to the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
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