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Audit uncovers same old problems
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The same old problems continue to surface in government ministries and agencies, according to the management reports produced by the audit office.
Process satisfies PM Henry Puna
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister Henry Puna is satisfied with the integrity of due process, which oversaw the recent termination of the head of the Immigration Service, Kave Ringi.
Te akapeea nei kotou
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Dear Editor, Very sad to read what Gosselin has done to our local Tumu Kuki Airani.
Snowbird Laundry changing ownership
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Two months after a fire ravaged the main site of the business, Snowbird Laundry is in the process of changing ownership.
Closing shop on 2012
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Economy
When economies experience slow to no growth they look towards economic or infrastructure development activities to shift their growth levels north.
Renewable energy book launched
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Environment
A new introductory book on renewable energy was released in Suva, Fiji earlier this month.
SUMMER FUN!
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Local
Uncle Kaienua Pera with his niece and nephew Taira and Joseph Tangaroa take time out from the beach to help sell Dad’s fresh tuna.
Bill's bitter-sweet annuity
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Local
A special annuity offered to Bill Framhein has left the Vietnam war veteran disappointed that it hasn’t been extended to other Cook Islanders.
Tereora brings in 'anau' programme
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Local
Tereora College is set to make stronger communication links between the school and the community as well as increase student welfare and support through a new ‘Anau’ system to be introduced next year.
Heathers remember forefather
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Ngati Tanire family reunion took time to acknowledge the passing of their very first descendant with a short memorial ceremony yesterday.
Radiothon for Samoa today
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local
A six-hour radiothon starting at midday today is giving Cook Islanders a chance to donate to residents in Samoa who lost everything in the recent Cyclone Evan disaster.
Do we know who we are?
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local
The people of the Cook Islands are a “friendly” lot.
Dreaming of December
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local
If there’s ever a time to reflect on why Rarotonga is the most perfect paradise on earth, it’s December.
Dance crew take out touch title
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s Best Dance Crew (RBDC) proved to be the island’s best touch rugby team after successfully defending their champions mixed title at the annual Boxing Day touch tournament on Wednesday.
Boarders, surfers ready for waves
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local
When the waves start pumping – local body boarders and surfers will have two days to get ready for competition.
Calendar a reminder of commitment
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Health
The Pacific Islands Forum leaders celebrated the adoption of the Gender Equality Declaration with a calendar focusing on improving the lives of women in the Pacific earlier this month.
Enuamanu hostel still needs $300k
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Easing the pressure on a workforce, which consists mainly of volunteers, is behind a decision not to grant a final opening day for the Atiu Nui Maruarua III.
Opposition disappointed with sacking
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition and Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen says he and his caucus colleagues are disappointed at the way Kave Ringi was removed as director of immigration.
3 in the running for parliament position
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The Public Service Commission has received three applications for the parliamentary clerk position starting next year, which is vacant due to long-serving clerk Nga Valoa retiring after 14 years in the job and 40 years as parliament staff.
Reef Shipping taken over by US company
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Auckland’s Reef Shipping, which went into receivership last month, has been bought by a leading American carrier, Matson.
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