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Third year for Salon Culinaire
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Salon Culinaire competition is on again this year and will be held on April 5 and 6.
Mitiaro airstrip work complete
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Local
Urgent maintenance work has just been completed on the Mitiaro airstrip to allow Air Rarotonga to maintain its flights to the island.
Pukapukan local craft
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Local
Most women in Pukapuka know how to weave mats, hat, brooms, and fans.
Zumba supports Earth Hour
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Local
More than 70 people came along to a lunchtime Zumba class on Friday to celebrate Earth Hour.
Fugitive goes back to court
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The 17-year-old who sparked a police hunt at the start of the month after escaping from courthouse holding cells was back in court Thursday to face the extra charge.
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.
Chance to win $500
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Design a logo to be used to market the Cook Islands overseas and you could win $500.
No influence on Coin Save case
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Economy
A special licence has been granted to allow Samoan-based franchise Coin Save to temporarily operate – and both the public and the minister-in-charge are concerned at how the stock was allowed into the Cooks in the first place.
Superannuates expected to pay tax
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Getting wayward superannuates to pay their tax is being focused on by the revenue management division.
Lawyers admitted to bar
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands has two new lawyers allowed to practice in the national courts.
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.
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