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French language teaching to return
Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Local
If French honorary consul Nathalie Rossette-Cazel hopes are realised, Rarotonga will soon be the recipient of a dedicated French language teacher.
Hager talks tax havens
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Economy
New Zealand investigative journalist Nicky Hager is in the Cook Islands this week to present some of his findings from leaked tax haven documents.
The beauty of Cook Islands pearls
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Pyramid Studios is a shop in Ellsworth, England, which sells Cook Island Pearls.
Fiji man must stay in Cooks
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Crime
A Fijian national charged with theft as a servant has been prevented by the courts from leaving the Cook Islands as there are fears he may abscond.
JP: women not punching bags
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Crime
In dealing with two separate assault on female cases in court last Thursday, Justice of the Peace Tui Short sent a timely reminder to men that their women are not punching bags.
Nominate for Woman of the Year
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Business Professional Women’s Association Woman of the Year Award will be held in mid-July.
Comfort from Hope, Canada
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Local
Pauline and Chris Brion live in Hope - a small country town east of Vancouver, Canada.
Yoga; flexibility
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Health
How many times last week did someone say to you, slow down, relax, chill out, calm down, stop worrying, don’t stress, it will be okay? Or how many times last week did someone’s words, actions or mere presence trigger you into reacting in anger, frustration or a less than calm manner? Most of the time we deal with things by brushing them off or blaming the other person, often telling ourselves that it/they don’t matter when in reality there is a twinge in our heart and a pull on our hurt-strings.
License fee increase on dangerous goods
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Politics
The government has brought in higher fees for Dangerous Goods licenses.
Picton Castle northern-bound
Saturday 22 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Wednesday June 12, 2013 - Captain Michael Moreland Picton Castle slipped her lines today from the wharf in Avatiu, nearly full with cargo and passengers bound for Palmerston, Nassua, and Pukapuka.
Social impact projects signed off
Saturday 22 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Ten non-government organisations signed on to receive grants from the Social Impact Fund (SIF) on Friday.
First woman to head foreign affairs
Saturday 22 June 2013 | Published in Politics
The new secretary of foreign affairs and immigration is grateful for her promotion, and proud to be the first woman to head the ministry.
Opening homes to tourism
Saturday 22 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Dianne Andrews writes for Miran magazine, a monthly free-to-subscribers glossy magazine based in Sausalito, just north of San Francisco, which delivers local news, travel ideas and lifestyle trends to the affluent communities of Marin.
Pay rate increase a game changer
Saturday 22 June 2013 | Published in Economy
He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata! This proverb should be the starting point for all economic development planning.
PM to France, Belgium
Saturday 22 June 2013 | Published in Culture
Prime Minister Henry Puna, fresh off a busy trip to the United States where he participated in 2013 Pacific Day festivities at the New Zealand Embassy, will be in Europe for the bulk of the week.
Subsidies could hurt fishery
Saturday 22 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Subsidised Chinese fishing vessels have the potential to hurt Cook Islands fisherman and the tuna fishery financially, says an official at the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
Water safety team elected
Saturday 22 June 2013 | Published in Local
A committee to oversee water safety in the Cook Islands was elected on Thursday.
Dragon's den
Saturday 22 June 2013 | Published in Local
Budding business tycoons will get a chance to pitch their bold business ideas in a chance to win big prizes next week at a special event.
Kai Tumeke on Sundays
Saturday 22 June 2013 | Published in Local
From tomorrow, locals and tourists will be able to nibble, eat and feast at a new cafe in Titikaveka that is offering local specialities to be lapped up on easy Sundays.
100 raurau for Atiu Hostel
Saturday 22 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The people of Enuamanu were brimming with enthusiasm as they put together more than 100 raurau (kikau plate) yesterday as part of on-going fundraising efforts for the Atiu Hostel on Rarotonga.
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