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  1. BriefsRead the original story

    Monday | 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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  2. MPs put their bodies on the lineRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 24 | 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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  3. No favouritesRead the original story

    Monday Nov 23 | 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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  4. 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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    Related Topix: Sports, Swimming, Travel

  5. November 2009 newsletterRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Nov 19 | 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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  6. The world's most incredible tropical paradises

    Wednesday Nov 18 | 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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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Travel

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

    Tuesday Nov 17 | 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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  8. Maori Party farewells distinguished ambassadorRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 15 | 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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  9. Death of NZa s High Commissioner to Cook IslandsRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 15 | 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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    Related Topix: Oceania, New Zealand

  10. 36 hours in RarotongaRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 15 | 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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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Life, Food, Seafood, Fruits, Medicine, Health, Massage Therapy, Health, Travel

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

    Sunday Nov 15 | 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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  12. Te Rongotoa Barrett dies

    Saturday Nov 14 | 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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  13. Cook Islands High Commissioner dies in AucklandRead the original story

    Oct 13, 2009 | XtraMSN Real Estate

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

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    Related Topix: Oceania

  14. Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins More 'Oscars'Read the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Nov 11 | PR.com

    Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands has been voted the 'World's Leading Boutique Island Resort,' for the second year running at the World Travel Awards 2009 grand finals held in London on Sunday.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Travel, Australia Travel

  15. Awards Recognise Te Manava Luxury Villas as 'Australasia's Leading Villas'Read the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Nov 11 | PR.com

    Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa , Cook Islands has been voted 'Australasia's Leading Villas' and 'Cook Islands Leading Villas' at the World Travel Awards 2009 regional finals held in London on Saturday.

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  16. Cook Islands: Desert-island fantasy ... with a film crewRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Nov 10 | The New Zealand Herald

    ... that the tour guide had pulled one over us. We had spent the day on a tour of this stunning part of the Cook Islands, soaking up the sunshine and listening to our guide, Katu, pass down ancient myths about how these white-sand shores got their ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Travel

  17. Peters rejoins pack for MPs' rugby tourRead the original story

    Monday Nov 9 | Stuff

    NZ First leader Winston Peters is managing the parliamentary rugby team. Mr Peters travelled to the Cook Islands as a team member last week and helped to run the sideline, dressed in the Air New Zealand team uniform, for Thursday's game against the Cook Islands parliamentary team.

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  18. Ministers' travel perks come under scrutinyRead the original story

    Oct 13, 2009 | XtraMSN Real Estate

    ... New Zealand, she said. * Defence Minister Wayne Mapp spent $3484 for a holiday with wife Denise Henare in the Cook Islands. He would not repay it, but would not use it in future. * Justice Minister Simon Power claimed $3991 of the $5475 cost of ...

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  19. Ministers refuse to emulate HideRead the original story

    Monday Nov 9 | Stuff

    ... economy was in trouble. Defence Minister Wayne Mapp spent $3484 for he and wife Denise Henare to holiday in the Cook Islands. He would not repay it, but would forgo the perk. "Although it is part of my remuneration, I will not be using it again in ...

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  20. Gain a day, lose a day - Rarotonga, Southern Cook Islands, Cook IslandsRead the original story w/Photo

    Oct 21, 2009 | TravelPod.com Recent Updates

    Rarotonga , Southern Cook Islands , Cook Islands Friday, October 23, 2009 21/10/09 - 23/10/09 Day 13 Aitutaki and Avarua, Rarotonga, Auckland, Brisbane We took off at 1am Thursday but within minutes it was Friday.

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