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Koka crew cruise to win!
Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Environment
The hot guys and gals from Koka Lagoon Cruises, who successfully defended their 2012 corporate oe vaka title by taking out Saturday’s event, are pictured in their corner of Muri beach soaking up the sun and oe vaka thrills.
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.
Waka Tapu heads to Rarotonga
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Local
Rarotonga will be the next port of call for Waka Tapu voyagers aboard double hull canoes or waka hourua – Te Aurere and waka Ngahiraka mai Tawhiti.
Community workshops offer creative expertise
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders have been making the most of their creative talents, with places at the community education courses filling fast.
Glassie to agriculture meet
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Politics
Agriculture Minister Nandi Glassie is flying to Samoa on Tuesday to represent the country’s agricultural interests to the region.
Culinary creations
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Pacific Resort chef Kevin Mapu was among the chefs who used local ingredients to create culinary masterpieces for a day of cooking demonstrations at the Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre yesterday.
Damage control on 'tax haven' leaks
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands has been named in an international ‘tax haven’ scandal which has gripped the world and Cook Islands authorities are doing damage control.
Efficiency in Pacific aid practices needed
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Environment
The Pacific Islands Forum secretary general has urged for efficiency and effectiveness in management of development assistance in the Pacific.
Community urged to stop dumping
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Environment
Encouraging the community to take responsibility for the illegal dumping of rubbish in their back yard, is the message that the National Environment Service wants to send out to the public.
Port to be officially reopened
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Local
The newly redeveloped Avatiu harbour will be officially opened on Friday, April 12 – some 17 months after the project was completed.
Hiccup for Westpac services
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Local
Westpac services were not fully operational on Wednesday.
Local fare at cooking demo
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Local
Chefs whipped up recipes using local ingredients for a day of cooking demonstrations at the Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre (HTTC) yesterday.
Paper for schools
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Local
Ministry of Education director of finance Anthony Turua (right) gratefully accepts 56 boxes of plain photocopy paper from HSBC general manager Taki Anaru, which are destined for all schools across the southern group islands of the Cooks.
The changing face of Cook Islanders
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Local
Several weeks ago a young professional Cook Islands woman and mother came to see me to talk about the immediate and long term implications of depopulation.
Search on for local movie stars
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Local
Ever fancied seeing yourself on the silver screen? Film Raro is now searching for talent for its short films.
ATMs back online
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Local
Two ATMs belonging to ANZ Bank were not fully operational over the long weekend, leading to a nearby ATM running out of cash.
Spell-a-thon exceeds target
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Local
A school spell-a-thon has raised more than $22,000 – thousands of dollars above the target figure.
Nukzpower to take on Hunters in finals
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Local
The feisty Nukzpower ladies edged out their equally talented Live Smart touch rugby opponents in Wednesday’s women’s touch semi-finals to book their spot in the grand finals next Monday.
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