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Tereora celebrates excellence
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Local
Tereora College held its first assembly for the year last Friday and celebrated the success of their students in 2012.
Fitness centre opened on Enuamanu
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
People on Atiu are set to become healthier and fitter with the opening of the island’s Community Health and Fitness Centre on December 31.
Teacher wins Tamarua
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Only two votes separated the two candidates in last week’s Tamarua by-election, with the Democratic Party candidate Tetangi Matapo taking out the contest by 28 votes to 26.
PM wants 'Colagate' closure
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has written from Manihiki to confirm the ‘Colagate’ issue will be on the Cabinet agenda when he returns to Rarotonga next week.
Old CISNOC building to be demolished
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The old Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee building in Taputapuatea is destined for demolition.
'Sanctity of family violated'
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Crime
A young man was told by the sentencing justices of the peace that he was lucky to have the support of his mother in court and in life.
Finders keepers, losers weepers
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Crime
A man acting on the old ‘finders keepers’ adage was sentenced for cashing in a cheque not belonging to him.
Te Uki Ou hole cleared
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Environment
Toxic rubbish including computer monitors and televisions have been removed from a hole on the beach in front of Apii Te Uki Ou.
Right man for the job
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Local
Areariki (Riki) Cowan of AC Drainage Ltd is an NZ-qualified drain layer with over 20 years’ experience.
Te Kukupa to depart
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Local
The marine resources ministry has located a Luen Thai fishing vessel near Manihiki to help in the island’s worsening fuel crisis.
Dangerous driving out of 'fear'
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Local
A man who drove dangerously – overtaking cars at high speed – said he did so out of “fear” as he had just stolen a tourist’s bag.
Got a blocked drain?
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Local
Call the experts at AC Drainage Ltd and they’ll be on the job straight away.
Puna and EMCI agree on partnership
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Local
A community partnership arrangement which aims towards setting up a ‘safe, resilient and sustainable Cook Islands’ was signed on Rarotonga yesterday.
Views on tax sought
Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The government is conducting a review of the tax system and the public is invited to contribute this week.
BTIB launch new business software
Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is making it easier for small business owners to manage their finances by offering new computer software and training.
Roundtable on partnerships
Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Environment
Twelve of the Cooks’ development partners will gather in Rarotonga next week for annual roundtable discussions.
Tsunami watch swiftly cancelled
Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Local
A tsunami watch issued for the Cooks following a ‘colossal’ 8.0 magnitude earthquake in the Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands yesterday was cancelled just before 6pm.
Great day for fishing
Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Local
Donning their wet weather gear to go out fishing on a lousy day paid off for Captain Junior Ioapa (left) and Captain Irakau Williams of Marlin Queen Charters.
Waitangi Day commemorated
Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Local
It’s not a holiday in Rarotonga but Waitangi Day will be commemorated today by the Aotearoa Society.
Celebrate the harvest at inaugural festival
Tuesday 5 February 2013 | Published in Local
Celebrating the goodness of the land and all it provides is one of the key elements behind the ‘Te mou o te enua – celebrate the harvest festival’ on February 14 Valentine’s Day.
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