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Voyagers follow in ancestor's wake
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Local
Traditional sailors on vaka Te Aurere and Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti arrived in Rarotonga on yesterday– the final stop before they return home to Aotearoa.
Last casting call for Film Raro
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Local
The last auditions to be in the Film Raro short films are tomorrow evening and the crews are especially looking for more males.
Call for flu vaccine orders
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Health
Cooler weather is around the corner, and people wanting a flu vaccine will need to order it in advance this year.
Chinese visit for minerals 'positive'
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Politics
The head of a Chinese deep sea minerals delegation says he is optimistic about future investment in the Cook Islands.
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.
Chinese visit to inspect resource
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Economy
A delegation from China arrives in the country this week to find out for themselves whether the Cook Islands mineral resource is all it’s cracked up to be.
Tax haven days in the past, says Neves
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Economy
The financial secretary believes the days of the Cook Islands being labelled as a tax haven are “well and truly over”.
Open day planned at harbour
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Before the newly redeveloped Avatiu harbour is officially opened on Friday members of the public have the opportunity to check out the new harbour.
Successful European road show
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Tourism could get a boost from European visitors after a successful industry road show on the other side of the world.
Netball season starts
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Crime
The domestic netball season shoots in to action tonight at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao where the open one and two grades will open up the 2013 season.
SOPAC director gets update
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Local
The recently appointed director of a regional organisation is in Rarotonga this week to get updated on the work in the Cook Islands including lagoon quality, disaster mitigation and seabed minerals research help.
Waka Tapu voyagers to be welcomed today
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Local
Waka Tapu voyagers on Vaka Te Au Rere and Ngahiraka mai Tawhiti were expected to reach Rarotonga at around 8pm last night before their planned welcome this morning at 10am.
Continental shelf proposal in NY
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands’ submission to have its continental shelf extended beyond its 200-mile exclusive economic zone is still under consideration in New York.
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.
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.
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