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Students put pen to paper for Anzac
Saturday 27 April 2013 | Published in Local
An Anzac Day writing competition received over 100 entries – and the winners will receive a tablet computer.
Ministry in good health: secretary
Saturday 27 April 2013 | Published in Health
The head of the health ministry has defended the country’s health service after claims from the opposition party that standards have declined in recent years.
Aitutaki church service and ceremony on Anzac
Saturday 27 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki islanders gathered together on Thursday to commemorate Anzac Day through a special church service and parade that included the island’s uniformed organisations.
Mauke gathered for gala on Anzac
Saturday 27 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Anzac Day was a busy one on the island of Mauke.
Pensioners rally for tax war
Saturday 27 April 2013 | Published in Politics
Cooks Islands pensioners have banded together to fight a war with the government over tax.
Sunday stopover
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
A large cruise ship carrying around 1700 passenger stopped at Rarotonga on Sunday, but passengers found plenty to do despite most stores being closed.
Anzac created an 'indelible bond'
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
Prayers of peace and the importance of ‘mateship’ were among the messages shared at the 98th Anzac Day dawn and civil parade yesterday.
Ministries unite for good health
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Health
The intermarriage of health, agriculture and education policy is helping the country draw closer to its goal of countering ill health through healthy eating.
Three-pronged approach to home-grown food
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands needs to reduce food imports if it wants to have a chance at health and wealth, believes the agricultural ministry.
PM says no to gay marriage
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Politics
The prime minister says his government will not be following New Zealand’s move to legalise gay marriage.
Same-sex marriage still off the table
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Politics
Same-sex marriage has recently been legalised in New Zealand, but religious leaders in the Cook Islands don’t see the same changes happening here.
Mangaia vanilla takes the lead
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Mangaia has taken the lead with vanilla production in the outer islands, as of last week.
Arlander wants out
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Crime
Lawyer Norman George has filed an application with the courts to appeal against Justice Colin Doherty’s decision to keep convicted drug dealer Scott Arlander in prison until his sentencing.
Youth embrace Anzac spirit
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
These two young Pathfinders of the Seventh Day Adventist Church were among the many that commemorated Anzac Day yesterday by gathering at the cenotaph in Avarua to pay their respects for the fallen men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Appealing to the community
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
Dear Editor, Has the suspected arsonist moved from Nikao to Muri? I’ve just returned to the island and have had to change my complaint to the police of stolen property to arson instead.
The Demos have a better plan
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
A couple of lone voices have denounced the Opposition Democratic Party as being heavy on complaints but light on solutions.
Boer goat breeders get funding boost
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
Boer goat breeders on Mauke will soon be fencing in their stock, using money donated from the Indian government.
Project City road repair to be fast-tracked
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
Project City contractors are hard at work addressing the issues related to the dust and un-reinstated sections of roads as a result of the trenching and laying of the new water pipeline in the Avarua town area.
Young people on board for island's boat repairs
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
Boats on Manihiki are set to be refurbished in coming months, thanks to a grant from the Indian government – and local young people will be up-skilled in the process.
New computers given to Tereora
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
A group of altruistic New Zealanders have given up their time to bring over and install 25 new computers for students at the national college.
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