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Cartoon case rescheduled
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The case between lawyer and politician Norman George and Cook Islands News has been rescheduled for later this year.
Mangere College top for Cook Islands at Polyfest
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Culture
The 38th annual ASB Polyfest came to a close last weekend after four days of festivities that celebrated Maori and Pacific Island culture, with Mangere College taking out the overall first place for the Cook Islands title.
New solar energy course
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Environment
A new course on setting up solar power equipment is open to applicants until Monday.
New water tank subsidy
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Local
The government has announced a new $1500 subsidy for households on Rarotonga to install a domestic water tank.
Man jailed for underage sex
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Local
An Aitutaki man has been sent to jail for having sex with his underage niece.
PM travels by airforce plane
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna was flown to New Zealand from Tonga by the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Netball training squad named
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Local
A wider squad of 28 netball players have been selected to train on and prepare for upcoming international fixtures.
Rotary helps Are Pa Metua
Friday 22 March 2013 | Published in Local
The Rotary Club of Rarotonga president John McElhinney recently presented a cheque for $1000 to the Are Pa Metua Trust so that the trust can carry on with their efforts to enrich the lives of the elderly in Rarotonga.
Sevens team set sights high
Friday 22 March 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands national sevens team are ready and excited to be taking to the field at the pinnacle rugby sevens tournament in Hong Kong.
A glass of water?
Friday 22 March 2013 | Published in Health
The brown water that came out of June Baudinet’s tap at her Avarua store was not even fit enough to give to her pigs says the businesswoman.
Sharks and Warriors at the Swamp
Friday 22 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The showdown between the visiting Aitutaki Sharks and the Warriors from Takuvaine is sure to draw sparks at the Avatiu field today.
Tangaroa take the stage
Friday 22 March 2013 | Published in Culture
Tangaroa College took to the Waka Pacific Cook Islands stage at the 38th ASB Polyfest in Manukau last week, taking out third place in the overall Cook Islands title.
Education: a major Demo policy
Friday 22 March 2013 | Published in Local
Education will be a major focus of the Democratic Party.
World Water Day today
Friday 22 March 2013 | Published in Local
Today is World Water Day, which coincides with a lack of rainfall in recent weeks.
Netbooks for sister islands
Friday 22 March 2013 | Published in Local
It was smiles all around as teachers and students from Tukao, Ruamanu and Rakahanga Schools received netbooks in Manihiki this week, as part of the ‘Netbooks for Teachers’ initiative funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme.
Support for playground
Friday 22 March 2013 | Published in Local
The playground at the Punanga Nui Market has a new guardian angel in the form of free regular maintenance by Conrad Hunter and the team at Rarotonga Welding and Steel Construction.
Light bulb installation begins
Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Local
Electricians have begun replacing household light bulbs with more energy-efficient versions around Rarotonga.
MOE offers continuing education
Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Local
Courses to develop new creative skills are on offer by the Ministry of Education over the next few months.
New FAD unit
Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Local
A deep sea fishing aggregate device has been placed off Titikaveka and fishers have already reported seeing mahimahi.
Friendlies in Hong Kong
Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands national sevens team players are well and truly settled into the buzz of the Hong Kong Sevens tournament.
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