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MPs and queens support appeal

Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Technology

TODAY’S radiothon and queenie show are the final events of a five-day appeal for the victims of four house fires in Nikao.


Shark sanctuary declared

Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local

Cook Islands waters have been declared a safe haven for sharks. Marine Resources Minister Teina Bishop announced in parliament yesterday that the whole of the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone is now a shark sanctuary. This means no targeting, retention or possession of sharks or any part of a shark on board any commercial vessel. […]


Double tragedy hits police hard

Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local

The visitors who drowned in Avaavaroa passage on Tuesday afternoon have been identified as 62-year-old Judy Palmer and 64-year-old Robert (Bob) Groves.


Water pressure rises

Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local

The heavy rainfall from Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights has improved water pressure levels throughout most of Rarotonga.


Fire appeal funds pass $4000

Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local

The second event in the appeal for Nikao fire victims has seen the total funds raised pass $4000.


Stock displayed at 'Coin Save'

Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local

The Samoan-based franchise Coin Save – which was denied a licence to operate in the Cooks last week – has its proposed Arorangi store stocked and ready to go.


Tendering waived for urgency

Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local

Starting work on the permanent seawall in Avarua as soon as possible is the reason the structure’s tender process was waived, according to financial secretary Richard Neves.


The real misery in this society...

Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The real misery in this society is when hard working productive citizens like John Scott and his family get hostile letters in this newspaper for asking properly posed questions that need to be asked about monopolies and predatory pricing and its effect on local production.


Refereeing criticised

Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to express my views and disappointment at the way the referees officiated in the match between Nikao Sokattack and Takuvaine on Friday December 7.


Time for action

Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is terrible news that two more people have drowned at Avaavaroa.


Kata - December 13, 2012

Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Kata

December 13


Parliament finishing up today

Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Politics

Parliament finishes up for the year this afternoon – a day earlier than planned.


Beneficiaries get benefit bonus

Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Politics

Finance minister Mark Brown made two announcements in parliament yesterday, starting the Christmas season on a positive note.


'Time to retire' for parliament clerk

Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Politics

Long-serving retiring clerk of parliament Nga Valoa is leaving big shoes to fill.


Students hard up in Cuba

Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Politics

The Cuban government has not upheld their end of an agreement to fund Cook Islands medical students’ education and living costs, said health minister Nandi Glassie.


Soccer KO finals on Saturday

Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Football

The soccer knockout finals for the 2012 season are set to take place at the CIFA complex this coming Saturday, December 15.


Scientists call for references to solve tuna gridlock

Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Environment

The viability of the Western Central Pacific tuna fishery is at risk from a failure to reach decisions on management because of competing political and economic goals, according to scientists.


Big win for whale sharks

Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Environment

The conservation outcomes from a week-long meeting in Manila, Philippines, met with mixed reviews.


Reef says 'arrests' illegal

Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Local

Reef Shipping Ltd (in receivership) believes ‘arrests’ of two of the company’s ships were illegal.


'Education starts in the home'

Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Local

During parliamentary debate of the Education Bill yesterday, employment minister Mark Brown said a child’s future job is shaped by their knowledge and skills.


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