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New phone book cover has eco message

Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Technology

A graphic design with a message of protecting the environment has made the 2013 Cook Islands phone book cover.


Public disclosure for overseas trips

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Environment

There’s no point in going to overseas conferences if there is no report back to the public afterwards, says office of the prime minster climate change advisor Ana Tiraa.


Updates crucial to climate change success

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Environment

Climate change projects were the centre of discussion at the quarterly climate change and disaster risk management meeting yesterday.


Pa enua deals with climate change

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Environment

Attendees at the quarterly climate change and disaster risk management platform meeting were updated on the government’s plan to help the outer islands deal with climate change.


Enoka's solar curiosity

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Local

Astronomy enthusiast Damon Enoka searches for the partial solar eclipse with a basic version of a pinhole camera.


Westpac: Accounts weren't hacked

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Local

The three Westpac Cook Islands customers who had money stolen from their accounts by a Nigerian fraudster had provided their details unwittingly to the scammer.


Cargill's matter of faith

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Local

Tereora College Dux James Cargill says his faith in God helped him succeed academically.


2012 NCEA exams underway

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Local

The pressure is on for Cook Islands students sitting NCEA exams, which for most students began on Sunday.


The politics of politicking

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Local

The first call would come at around 8 o’clock in the morning.


Waste-to-energy plan criticised

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am most concerned about the newspaper report that Te Aponga Uira is to construct a “waste to energy” incinerator facility.


Zimbabwean doctor volunteers in Aitutaki

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

Doctors in Aitutaki will receive an opportunity for a break from their hard work, thanks to Dr Grahame Jelley.


Atiu mayor responds to allegations

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Politics

The only “dirt” on Taoro Brown these days is from having to clean up the lingering mess left behind by Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George, says the Atiu mayor.


Sharing not in the pipeline

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Politics

The two rival fuel companies on Rarotonga are both working on their respective pipelines – but suggestions they might share to reduce environmental impact does not go down well.


The parakoka boys

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “The Prime Minister and all Cabinet ministers have got the travel bug. As soon as Parliament is finished – with little work done – they all troop off to different parts of the globe. Henry Puna to Dubai, Teina Bishop to China, Nandi Glassie to Korea, Tom Marsters to who knows where, Mark Brown taking off soon, with only Teariki Heather holding the fort. Can someone from government please explain what benefit has this government gained from all the travels and spending of public money since 2010? Can the Opposition force government to show the people just how much public money is spent by each Cabinet minister and MP since 2010? The people have a right to know as it is public money, so we can judge for ourselves who the big spenders are. There is no transparency of public funds spent on travel by all ministers, MPs and even officials. Will the new Ombudsman and the Speaker release this information to the public?”


Technology camp for youth

Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Technology

Local youth have the opportunity to become more tech-savvy thanks to a ‘Tech Camp’ running in Fiji this month.


Massive clean-up in Muri

Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Environment

More than 70 volunteers showed their love for Rarotonga’s coast by collecting rubbish littering the beaches of Muri lagoon on Saturday.


20 students learn safety in spaces

Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Local

Entering and being lifted out of a confined space were two things 20 students learned at a short course offered by the Cook Islands Trades and Training Centre (CITTC) last week.


Nukuture students receive service award

Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Local

Senior students from Nukutere College received recognition at a special assembly held by the school last week.


Gearing up for Vaka Eiva

Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Local

In exactly 10 days Rarotonga will be rocking with the buzz of the annual Vaka Eiva Festival.


'Life interest only' is illegal

Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, A recent letter to the editor by Mrs Teetu Tschan, headed “Life interest only is wrong!” is an excellent description of an alleged move instigated by a papa’a Land Court Judge from New Zealand (a complete stranger) to change the meaning of OCCUPATION RIGHT from what it has been for generations.


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