National
'Can-do attitude' wins award
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management has awarded Kevin Hosking employee of the year.
Fishing activists hit summit
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Environment
Greenpeace activists this week sought conservation commitments from fishing powers taking part in the upcoming global summit on Pacific tuna fisheries.
Juvenile green turtles released
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Environment
Four juvenile green turtles have been released by Ministry of Marine Resources staff in Manihiki.
Turou! Aere mai!
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local
A warrior in a traditional vaka guides Vaka Eiva paddlers along Muri beach for the final festival event in the Muri sprints. Mapu Oe Vaka and senior paddlers were welcomed to the iconic beach with drum beats and chants before teams found a spot under a shady tree to prepare for a long day of fast and furious sprints plus loads of fun. Junior paddlers started the day’s event with their lagoon races and sprints before the big boys and girls came out with paddles at the ready for sprint glory and the hugely popular novelty races.Report and photos on page 18 and 20. 12113043
Breast Cancer Foundation looks toward successful 2013
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local
In 2013, the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) is hoping to better an already successful year.
Adopting schools a 'great success'
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local
It has been a week of celebrations and the sharing of cultures with the Vaka Eiva adopt a school programme.
A Rogue on Rarotonga
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local
A book that tells an intriguing tale of an American fraudster and fugitive has just been published in the Cook Islands.
There's no better time to become a pilot
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local
Choosing a career is a huge challenge for school-leavers and for those seeking a change to their current career path.
Mapu magic in Muri!
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local
The mapu oe vaka paddling events wrapped up with a successful day of sprint action in Muri.
Te aito Tahiti!
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Local
Team Paea from Tahiti cut across Muri lagoon during the Vaka Eiva sprints on Friday. The 500m sprints across the lagoon and fun filled novelty games and races brought the 9th Vaka Eiva Festival to another successful end. After a day of fast and furious paddling and loads of fun in Muri – paddlers returned to oe vaka headquarters at Avarua harbour for the trophy presentations and Paddles Up party. More photos and results from the sprint will feature in Monday’s paper. 12113036
Students achieve Palmerston first
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
History was made on the outer island of Palmerston as two Year 11 students attending Palmerston Lucky School were the first to be awarded New Zealand academic qualification.
Cabinet in Cooks for Parliament
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Politics
All six cabinet members are in the country this week – parliament reconvenes for a two-week sitting on Monday.
'Say nothing, ask nothing, do nothing'
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Politics
A local lawyer and business owner believes the opposition is either “asleep or compromised” and the country is in danger of slipping into a culture of fear and silence.
Young chemist sought for US trip
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Economy
A young Cook Islands chemist is urgently being sought to go on an all-expenses paid, month-long trip to the United States to research manganese nodules.
Sharp gifts help HTTC
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Economy
A Rockhampton mother and daughter have donated three cooking kits to encourage Rarotonga students study hospitality at home.
Climate change funding to help pearl farmers
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Environment
Manihiki pearl farmers are getting international assistance to help them deal with climate change.
Sunshine Coast do the double
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Environment
Junior oe vaka paddlers from the Sunshine Coast dominated the open ocean race yesterday after claiming wins in the under 19 men’s and women’s 15km race divisions.
O3b satellites arrive in Rarotonga
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Local
Telecom Cook Islands has received the satellite equipment needed to launch the new fast internet service O3b.
Sprints close Vaka Eiva 2012
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Local
With all serious races over, today’s final sequence of Vaka Eiva 2012 is about letting the hair down and having some fun on and off the water.
Ngakau Toa Vaka mix it up for top honours
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Local
The mixed Ngakau Toa Vaka crew paddled from strength to strength around Rarotonga to claim the Bob Worthington Memorial Trophy for the mixed round Raro relay race.
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