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Giving tree spreads Christmas cheer

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

On Tuesday this week Santa, BSP management and staff handed over 221 Christmas gifts for distribution to children in need on Rarotonga as well as the outer islands including Aitutaki, Atiu, Mangaia, Mauke and Mitiaro.

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Security and safety top priority

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

While everyone is at home enjoying their well deserve festive holiday, a couple of government agencies will be working on to ensure everyone has a safe a memorable Christmas.


Business disrupted

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

“An utter nuisance,” is what one local retailer called Tuesday morning’s mystery Bluesky internet outage.


Investigation into MP handed to Crown Law

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

The Police Commissioner has referred the investigation into Member of Parliament for Vaipae-Tautu Mona Ioane to Crown Law for a legal opinion.

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American Samoa given wake up call

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Regional

PAGO PAGO – With the US Federal Government making decisions to protect its interests globally – and consequently contributing to the erosion of the local canneries’ competitiveness – American Samoa’s Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga has called on the entire territory to “band together to forge new economic activities to benefit the future of American Samoa”.


A proud day for Atiuans everywhere

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Outer Islands

Last Friday’s official opening of the new Atiu hostel was a huge occasion, with hundreds of guests celebrating the completion of the three story building.

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New signage completes MMR lab improvement

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

The upgrade of the Ministry of Marine Resources laboratories was completed with the addition of new signage earlier this month.

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Ministry celebrates new AV equipment

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Cultural Development held an official blessing service for their new audio visual room and equipment on Thursday last week at the National Auditorium.

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Early Christmas for nation's beneficiaries

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

Government is once again spreading some pre-Christmas cheer.


Lagoon work at a standstill

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

The murky green algae blanketing Muri lagoon’s pristine ocean floor is set to stay put over the Christmas period, with plans to improve water flow not expected to be released until the New Year.

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Foreign worker in court on drug charge

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

A 25-year old Indonesian foreign worker has been arrested by police for alleged possession of what is rumoured to be crack cocaine.


MMR told off for conflict of interest

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Marine Resources has been given a slap on the wrist for awarding a computer contract worth more than $40,000 to a company whose director was working as the government department’s IT manager.


Responses make amusing reading

Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I’m amused by the response of your correspondents “Please Take the Ticket” and “PhD-girl” to Bishop Pere’s recent rant.


Pastor critics need to read

Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, One of your correspondents who criticises Bishop Pere, mentions Planet Earth and bedtime stories.


Exciting end to big year

Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Local

It’s all set for an exciting finale to what has been a historic year for the Cook Islands.

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Te Uki Ou fundraiser an all-round success

Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Local

The 2015 Apii Te Uki Ou online ‘Win a trip to Raro’ fundraiser ended over the weekend with a massive $10,191 being raised for the school.

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Generous donation

Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Local

Turama Pacific Travel Group have held the presentation for their staff’s annual fundraising effort with a generous donation to the Pukapuka Disability Centre.

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MPs' stance disappoints road safety council head

Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Politics

Politicians who continue to pay lip service to the community-wide initiative to make motorcycle helmets compulsory by law probably haven’t even bothered to read the 2015 Strategic Road Safety Plan, says Road Safety Council chairman Brent Fisher.


Cyclone plan cause for concern

Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Local

Government officials are concerned there are serious loopholes in the natural disaster communication plan should a cyclone head for the Cook Islands this season.

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Leaders drop ball on issue

Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Politics

The leaders of the Cook Islands missed the opportunity to put the helmet issue back on the table this week and the Clerk of Parliament is calling for the two major parties to start working together.


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