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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.
Turangi site highlighted at tutaka
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Health
Tutaka health checks have been taking place across the island this week, with the old recycling centre in Turangi identified as one of the areas of concern.
Panthers to host Bulldogs
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Arorangi Bears will be looking for a better result against the Aitutaki Sharks today when they go head to head at Arutanga field in Aitutaki.
Hugely inflated salaries
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Politics
Dear Editor, Why is our government allowing Public Service Commissioner to bring in expatriate consultants at hugely inflated salaries in the public service? From what I have seen virtually none, except for a few notable exceptions, bring anything to the table to rate even half their salaries.
Cooks in offshore banking scandal
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands is embroiled in a worldwide investigation into offshore banking secrecy that has the potential to crack open political corruption, tax dodging and fraud on a scale hard to imagine.
Foreign investors must register: BTIB
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Economy
The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is looking to tighten the net on foreign investors coming to the Cook Islands without registering with the board.
NCW seeking TV production company
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Culture
Creating the script for a television drama to be set in the Cook Islands is well underway, with expressions of interest currently begin sought from television companies in the Cook Islands.
Call for young Pacific artists to display talent
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Culture
The Pacific Islands Society (PacSoc), an independent, non-governmental organisation that promotes people to people relations within the Pacific Islands region and beyond, is calling on young artists (20-30 years old) from the Pacific region to submit portfolios of their work.
Renewable energy assists economies
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Environment
While energy security challenges faced by the Pacific are significant, energy efficiency and renewable energy options hold great promise for the region.
Air Raro won't penalise 'big' passengers
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Local
The owner of the Cook Islands national airline said he once considered charging passengers by body weight – but only as an April Fools’ Day joke.
Water tank packages to be announced
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Local
Water tank suppliers are developing packages for property owners eligible for a government subsidy, but costs are still to be confirmed.
No extra licenses for laptops
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources says the most recent donation of laptops to the country by a foreign licensed fishing company is not linked to more fishing licenses being granted in the future.
Cruise liner's first time in the Cooks
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Local
A cruise ship made its maiden voyage to Rarotonga yesterday.
Air Rarotonga hosts preschool visit
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Local
Twelve Arorangi pre-schoolers had a taste of what it might be like to be a future airline pilot or at least passenger when they visited Rarotonga airport yesterday morning.
Car competition closes Saturday
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Local
A lucky supermarket shopper will win a new car this Saturday.
New ice machine for Araura fishermen
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A key strategy for the Araura Fishing Association was realised this week when it unveiled an ice machine which will supply ice to fishermen to assist in improving their catch quality and quantity.
Aitutaki Sharks to host Bears
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The island population of Aitutaki are sure to converge at Arutanga Park to cheer on their Sharks premier league team who will host the visiting Arorangi Bears on Friday.
Demos decide on policy
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party held its central committee meeting last Tuesday at its party office in Ruatonga and say they are optimistic about the next few months.
New post for island govts
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Politics
The national government has promised to cede some control to island governments with the passing of the Island Government Act earlier this year – and a new job has been created in each outer island as a result.
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