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Fluoride may be added to water

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Local

A Te Mato Vai project official says fluoride could be added to the water supply as well as chlorine.

Superfund operation 'unchanged' after court decision

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Local

An official says the current and ongoing operations of the national superfund will be unchanged after a court decision last week which declared the fund’s legislation as unconstitutional.

Toa fuel may have damaged vehicles

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Local

Owners of modern pickup trucks who have recently filled up with Toa Petroleum’s diesel are being advised to get their vehicles checked by a mechanic.

Local talent

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Local

Eight aspiring nurses attended the opening of the Cook Islands Nursing School yesterday, to be led by principal Mary McManus (second from left).

Thank you to the Nautilus

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, With regards to the letter to the editor titled "Graves ‘desecrated for tourist resort’" (a wonderfully incorrect heading as it turns out) published February 1, 2014.

Rats 'are a big deal'

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In response to the Empire Cinema Manager regarding the rat infestation at the Empire Theatre, in particular their closing statement: "The Kiore, like other pests like the Myna bird, Manu Kaumani etcetera are a part of life here in the Cook Islands and we can take a cavalier attitude because it’s how it is - not really a big deal.

Grey Power ads 'gut-wrenching' viewing!

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Watching Grey Power ads on television and seeing our old people complaining about taxation and telling us the Prime Minister (PM) and his government don’t care about them, despite the PM explaining that MFEM’s RMD (Revenue Management Division) has the right to deduct tax and not something he can interfere with, I couldn’t help thinking Grey Power has lost its way on Christian behaviour as these ads are gut-wrenching viewing and foreign to our Christian culture.

Kata - February 4, 2014

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Kata

Nursing school opens in Rarotonga

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in National

Cook Islanders can now become qualified nurses without going overseas.

Nukutere College names prefects

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in National

Catholic school Nukutere College looks forward to a positive year of growth and has appointed school prefects to lead the way in 2014.

PM Puna honours former politicians

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in National

The Prime Minister has paid tribute to two prominent and respected members of the community who passed away last week.

Today's the day to think about cancer checks

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in National

Today is World Cancer day and the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) will be supporting the Union for International Cancer Control’s (UICC) World Cancer Day.

Changes expected to Te Mato Vai before signoff

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in National

Changes are expected to the draft master plan for the ambitious Te Mato Vai project before it is submitted to Cabinet for sign off.

School re-opens after asbestos removal

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in National

Avarua School re-opened yesterday following the removal of asbestos-tainted soil from the school grounds.

Police grateful for a quiet weekend

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in National

Police are praising the community for a mostly trouble-free weekend, besides some loud parties and domestic disputes.

Te Mato Vai submissions due Friday

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in National

Members of the public have been advised that anyone wishing to make a submission regarding the Te Mato Vai water project’s master plan must do so by this Friday.

'We've only got 80 minutes – one shot'

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

A top management team has been assembled to get the Cook Islands national rugby team ready for the one-off test match against Fiji in June.

Tereora welcomes new teachers

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in Local

Fifteen new teachers were officially welcomed to Tereora College on Friday at the school’s first formal assembly of the year.

Minimum wage to be reviewed

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in Local

A panel has been appointed to review the minimum wage in the Cook Islands.

Manihiki harbours to receive upgrade next month

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in Local

A $2.8 million upgrade to Manihiki’s harbours is scheduled to begin in March.