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Hunters take out touch honours

Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Local

Lead by touch rugby stalwart and national representative Edith Nicholas – the sparky Bounty Hunters team never looked like losing their unbeaten title at Monday’s women’s grand finals against the Nukzpower ladies.

Help for taro growers on Mauke

Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Mauke residents will have an easier time growing taro, thanks to funding from India.

Buoyant Sharks on the hunt again

Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

This week’s rugby league round will kick off on Friday at Victoria Park when the sharp toothed Aitutaki Sharks return to Rarotonga to take on the Tupapa Panthers.

Leaning into it

Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Economy

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation European marketing co-ordinator Teumere Koteka-Heather plays with optical illusions at the Leaning Tower of Pisa on a recent trip to Naples in the heart of Southern Italy.

NZ to probe tax dodger claims

Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Economy

The New Zealand government is going to investigate its country’s link to the Cook Islands, amid claims that the Cooks has been used to harbour tax dodgers.

Industry support for Salon Culinaire

Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Economy

The organiser of the inaugural Cook Islands Salon Culinaire competition has urged more industry members to get involved next year.

Funding to develop destination

Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Economy

The final call is being put out for people wanting funding for projects that fit under the destination development umbrella.

Tourism inspector impressed

Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Economy

A New Zealand tourism accreditation inspector reports she is impressed with the standard of accommodation in Rarotonga, after checking 25 properties over a week.

Jury selected

Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Crime

A jury of 12 has been selected for the Operation Eagle drugs trial of local bar owner Scott Arlander.

Apii Rutaki focus on Maori language

Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Culture

A poster competition that was held at Apii Rutaki recently, is just the beginning of the school’s focus on Maori language for the year.

Solar power trades course opens

Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Environment

A new course on setting up solar power equipment had its opening ceremony yesterday (Monday) at the Cook Islands Trades Training Centre.

A Royale win for The Caf

Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Local

What regulars to The Caf in Taputapuatea already knew is now official – that barista Shontel Royale makes the best coffee on the island.

Offshore issues for Westpac

Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Local

An interruption in Westpac services last Wednesday was due to a technical failure in an offshore office.

Car winner still 'can't believe it'

Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Local

Local woman Tereapii Urlich drove away in her new car yesterday as the winner of a CITC competition.

Sign-off needed for subsidy

Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Politics

The government’s $3 million water tank initiative is still awaiting final approval from cabinet.

Mufti days raise $1K for youth

Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Politics

A generous donation collected from Te Aponga Uira staff mufti days was handed over on Friday to a scheme to help youth.

Winds pick up for Waka Tapu

Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Local

Waka hourua Te Aurere and Ngahiraka mai Tawhiti are due to arrive in Rarotonga tomorrow afternoon.

CITC draws car giveaway

Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Local

A lucky supermarket shopper won a new car on Saturday.

Trust industry in the spotlight

Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands’ offshore finance industry is currently in the worldwide spotlight – and the fuss is not likely to die down quickly.

Attention to detail

Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Economy