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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.
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.
Cook Islanders on front line of world coral reef challenge
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Two Cook Islanders have recently been involved in a project that is using cutting edge technology to examine coral reefs around the world.
Off to college for budding engineers
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
Teupoo Ford Tapaitau, Pati Ravarua and Ruth Ngatokorua are going back to college – but it’s a long, long way from their home country, and it’s a college with a difference.
Public service shares news
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A public service newsletter is set to shine the spotlight on government employees doing great work across the entire Cook Islands.
Project keeps it local
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
Local company CITC has been awarded the contract to provide pipes, fittings and valves for connection of the new ring mains from Avaavaroa to Kauare for Stage 1 of Te Mato Vai Project.
Maritime CI eyes Chinese market
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) is hoping to capitalise on the longstanding alliance between Cook Islands and China by tapping into the significantly large economic opportunities present in the Chinese market.
Seven battle for coveted crown
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Seven contestants will battle it out for the coveted crown in the Miss Cook Islands Pageant show to be held next week at the National Auditorium.
Criminal trials set for November
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
Three criminal trials are scheduled for November this year when the next High Court session is scheduled to take place.
Invite to join Chinese-backed bank
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has been invited to join a newly-formed China-based development bank.
Dog bite bad end to family's island holiday
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A holiday to Rarotonga recently ended badly for a Christchurch family when their three-year son was bitten by a wandering dog.
Book characters come to life on special day
Friday 15 September 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou brought book characters to life on Friday of last week when they celebrated International Literacy Day.
Hold onto your raffle tickets
Friday 15 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
If you’re still holding onto a ticket from the Tapere Avatiu Central Committee (TACC), 2017 Monster Raffle No.1, don’t throw it away, you’re still in with a chance to win.
Policy on children 'a milestone'
Friday 15 September 2017 | Published in Local
Cabinet has endorsed the Te Pito Manava o te Anau – Cook Islands National Policy Framework for Children 2017 – 2021.
Writing contest winners named
Friday 15 September 2017 | Published in Local
Winners in the 2017 Cook Islands’ secondary schools’ writing competition have been announced.
Visiting group a hit at beachside bar
Friday 15 September 2017 | Published in Local
Vaiana’s was the place to be on Wednesday night when a ukarere (ukulele) group from Queensland, Australia thrilled onlookers with their musical talent.
Donation boosts repair effort – but much more needed
Friday 15 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A $5000 donation has boosted efforts by the Cook Islands Voyaging Society to replace the burned-out starboard hull on the vaka Marumaru Atua.
Bid to boost amnesty take-up
Friday 15 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown will be holding talks with the revenue management team to discuss ways of getting more people involved in the tax amnesty scheme.
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