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  1. Watch this space... - Rarotonga, Southern Cook Islands, Cook IslandsRead the original story

    Yesterday | TravelPod.com Recent Updates

    Rarotonga , Southern Cook Islands , Cook Islands Monday, December 21, 2009 We are unable to upload photos from the Cook Islands so we'll add them along with a proper entry when we get to LA.

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  2. Air NZ to fly Sydney-RarotongaRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Dec 22 | The New Zealand Herald

    ... seven hours 15 minutes from Rarotonga. "We already carry a large number of passengers between Australia and the Cook Islands via Auckland," said Air New Zealand general manager Tasman Pacific airline Glen Sowry. "The introduction of direct services ...

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  3. Pacific states make waves at Copenhagen

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Jane's Information Group

    The sign 'survival' is placed on the delegate table of the Cook Islands at the UN Climate summit in Copenhagen in December 2009.

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  4. Air NZ returns to Australian market

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Manawatu Evening Standard

    ... later that year. General manager of Tasman Pacific airline operatons, Glen Sowry, said the new weekly Cook Islands service would cater for existing demand for a direct flight. The airline already carried a large number of Australian passengers to ...

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  5. Air NZ Announces Sydney a " Rarotonga ServicesRead the original story

    Monday Dec 21 | Scoop

    Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 3:42 pm Press Release: Air New Zealand Media release 22 December 2009 Air New Zealand will from July operate direct services between Sydney and the Cook Islands, making it the first airline to operate direct services between the two nations.

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  6. Office Of The Deputy Prime Minister And MOFRead the original story

    Monday Dec 14 | Scoop

    ... to the overall objective of rationalising the fuel supply chain in the best interests of the people of the Cook Islands, to ensure security of supply and prices that are as cheap as possible." He welcomed the agreement of Triad and TOA, the ...

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  7. Banks and banking are going to changeRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday Dec 13 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation

    ... new payroll tax on bank executive bonuses mean the City of London will relocate and become the City of Avarua (Cook Islands) or, more likely, the City of Luxembourg? Probably, although that depends on whether the US Government follows suit. This is ...

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  8. Radical ocean racing

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Penticton Herald

    Two local outrigger paddlers recently competed in the Vaka Eiva Outrigger canoe races in Rarotonga, in the Cook Islands.

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  9. BriefsRead the original story

    Monday Nov 30 | Fiji Times

    The Cook Islands Sports & National Olympic Committee is supporting a call to allow Fijian athletes to participate in next year's Com-monwealth Games in Delhi, India.

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  10. MPs put their bodies on the lineRead the original story

    Nov 24, 2009 | Newstalk ZB

    ... of Mt Cook, at 6.30pm, Earlier this month, the team played an invitational game in Rarotonga to launch the Cook Islands International Sevens Tournament. It consisted of Aaron Gilmore, Chris Tremain, Damien O?Connor, Shane Jones, John Carter, Chester ...

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  11. No favouritesRead the original story

    Nov 23, 2009 | Fiji Times

    ... and enjoy the game and prove themselves." The national side failed to defend the Pacific Mini Games gold in the Cook Islands last month losing to Samoa 38-12 in the final. "There was a lot of lessons to be learnt in Rarotonga preparation wise," ...

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  12. Top 10 beach holidays for familiesRead the original story

    Aug 26, 2009 | Leader Post

    ... snorkel in very shallow waters and an excellent Childrena s Discovery Museum. www.kauai-hawaii.com 6. AITUTAKI, COOK ISLANDS Soft sand beaches edge a turquoise lagoon filled with tropical fish. Kayaking, snorkelling and boat cruises are also part of ...

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  13. November 2009 newsletterRead the original story w/Photo

    Nov 19, 2009 | HOLDENREPUBLIC.org.nz

    IN THIS EDITION: Keith Locke's Bill To Be Debated, Prince William To Cut Ribbon, Majority Want Republic in Canada, Republic Campaign in the Cook Islands, New Editor of Republic , Republican Movement News.

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  14. The world's most incredible tropical paradises

    Nov 18, 2009 | Telegraph.co.uk

    We reveal ten of the most idyllic tropical paradises in the world. Atiu, Cook Islands This particular Cook Island has deserted beaches, clear blue water and whiter-than-white sands.

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  15. Samoa, PNG impress at Oceania 7sRead the original story

    Nov 17, 2009 | Fijilive

    ... he home-and-away series. 2009 Oceania Sevens - Final standings 1. Samoa 2. Tonga 3. Papua New Guinea 4. Niue 5. Cook Islands 6. Vanuatu 7. Tahiti Fijilive

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  16. Maori Party farewells distinguished ambassadorRead the original story

    Nov 15, 2009 | Scoop

    ... Ministers meeting in Rarotonga." "It was immediately obvious that Tia was greatly loved by the people of the Cook Islands. He was greeted warmly everywhere we went, and it was evident that the strong whakapapa connections between Maori and the local ...

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  17. Death of NZa s High Commissioner to Cook IslandsRead the original story

    Nov 15, 2009 | Scoop

    New Zealand's High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Te Rongotoa Barrett, died in Middlemore Hospital this morning after a short illness, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today.

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  18. 36 hours in RarotongaRead the original story

    Nov 15, 2009 | The Press On-Line

    A short break to the Cook Islands is just the ticket ahead of a Kiwi summer. Thursday, 3PM: Carrying thoughts of animosity towards fellow air travellers is not the best way to start a tropical holiday, but hey, I'm pregnant, and no one seems to be getting out of my way or offering to help with my bags.

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  19. NZ High Commissioner to the Cook Islands diesRead the original story

    Nov 15, 2009 | Tvnz.co.nz

    New Zealand's High Commissioner to the Cook Islands died on Sunday, shortly after being flown to Auckland on a medical evacuation flight.

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  20. Te Rongotoa Barrett dies

    Nov 14, 2009 | Newstalk ZB

    New Zealand's High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Te Rongotoa Barrett has died in Auckland's Middlemore Hospital after a short illness.

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