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MOP confident it can meet lending criteria
Tuesday 19 September 2017 | Published in Opinion
It seems I overestimated expected objections to the Merchant of Paradise (MOP) Paradise Prosperity Plan (PPP).
Conflicts of interest must be dealt with
Tuesday 19 September 2017 | Published in Opinion
In most governments, Cabinet ministers are strictly forbidden to have conflicts of interest.
Driver 'cuts in' on PM's car
Tuesday 19 September 2017 | Published in Local
A visiting man was convicted and fined for dangerous driving after prime minister Henry Puna witnessed the man’s “reckless” driving.
Market critic needs to check the facts
Tuesday 19 September 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Issues raised by the unnamed writer of the letter in Monday’s paper headlined, “Fair treatment seems lacking in market plans”, cannot go uncontested because many of their claims stated as fact are blatantly incorrect and border on being slanderous.
Whopper wahoo sets local record
Tuesday 19 September 2017 | Published in Local
Local charter fishing boat operator Brendon Nicholas and visiting fisherman Ra Te Maru were pretty proud of themselves on Friday after catching a 73.6kg wahoo, the heaviest landed on Rarotonga since game fishing records began.
Triumphant Eels to host grand final
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
The Avatiu/Nikao Eels will host next week’s Rarotonga Club 15s Grand Final, after their comprehensive 25-8 win over the Takuvaine Reds.
'Selective justice' cause for concern
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Opinion
Prime minister Henry Puna last week referred to my column, written two weeks earlier, as “a pathetic attempt to discredit this government”.
Tupapa Maraerenga overcome Takuvaine
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Football
The Takuvaine Premier men’s soccer team showed they don’t quit until the end in a tough 3-1 loss at the Takuvaine field.
When is a union not a union?
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Opinion
If you have been reading a number of my articles over the last few months, you will note that I have raised a number of issues regarding the treatment of foreign workers by Cook Islands employers.
Joining forces for the good of animals
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
A group of dedicated animal lovers from the Cook Islands SPCA, the new Te Are Manu (TAM) Veterinary Clinic and the Esther Honey Foundation Clinic (EHF) have met to discuss how their organisations can work together to improve the wellbeing of all animals (domestic and livestock) on Rarotonga, Aitutaki, and eventually, the outer islands.
Visiting yachts keep marina busy
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
It has been a busy time for the Avatiu marina since the new financial year began on July 31, with a number of international travellers visiting Rarotonga on yachts.
Intake survey work to begin
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
Land survey work around Rarotonga water intakes marked for upgrades under Te Mato Vai Stage 2 will begin next week at each of the 10 intake locations.
Costs challenge referral scheme
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
A case in which Mangaian man Sonny Ryan was told he would have to wait up to two years to go to New Zealand for hip surgery because there was no money available to send him there, has highlighted challenges faced by the Ministry of Health’s lifesaving patient referral scheme.
Boxer fined $500 for bong
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
Local boxer Latini Monga was fined $500 after pleading guilty to possessing a utensil for drug use when she appeared before Justice Patrick Keane in the Avarua High Court last Thursday.
Takuvaine Premier men's ready to rumble
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Football
Two of the four remaining undefeated teams in the Rarotonga football competition, Takuvaine and Tupapa Maraerenga will meet at the Takuvaine field at 4pm this afternoon, in the top match of the weekend.
Bond store match of the week
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Long-time rugby rivals Avatiu/Nikao and Takuvaine face off today at the Avatiu Swamp in the semi-finals of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition.
All Blacks short on number nines
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
Flash-forward to the 2019 World Cup.
We like our 'third world' chickens just the way they are
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I write in defence of local chickens.
Learning the virtues through music
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
Three visiting musicians from New Zealand are on Rarotonga visiting various schools and performing, and this week Apii Arorangi had a visit from them.
Virtue of Peacefulness brings great blessings
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Opinion
International Peace Day is being proclaimed by the United Nations on September 21.
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