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Board sacked, no explanation
Friday 24 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Investment Board has given no reason for firing a board widely regarded as having done an excellent job of making an outer islands power station efficient and on target for the introduction of renewable energy.
Operation Tautai 2017 ends on a high
Thursday 23 March 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Police Patrol Boat Te Kukupa embarked on a 10 day sea surveillance mission during Operation Tautai 2017 which ended last Thursday.
Budding biologists' big day out
Thursday 23 March 2017 | Published in Local
“Anyone order some marine biologists?” Apii Te Uki Ou teacher Amy Koekemoer boomed as she pulled up to the Avatiu wharf yesterday afternoon.
Bikes begin duty on VIP occasion
Thursday 23 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Two brand new Yamaha XJ6SAPs had an auspicious start to their police careers - as escort motorbikes for the vice-regal visit of New Zealand’s Governor-General to Rarotonga.
Exclusion zone set at 50nm
Thursday 23 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is to have a 50 nautical mile exclusion zone around its islands.
Cook Islanders back at Polyfest
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Published in Local
This year One Tree Hill College’s Cook Islands cultural team took part in Auckland’s ASB Polyfest for the first time since 2013 when the group’s tutor, Baxter Pepe, was leader of the Cook Islands group.
Fijians urged to register for election
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Those holding Fiji passports and living in the Cook Islands are being urged to get registered for the 2018 Fijian general election.
Security workshop to help auditorium staff
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) will be holding a security training session at the National Auditorium today at 5.30pm.
Helping older women be tech savvy
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Published in Local
Au Vaine Kumiti has been offered a unique opportunity to partner with Emergency Management Cook Islands in targeting disaster preparedness, disaster responses and recovery.
Ambulance service response exceptional
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s ambulance service has been praised for its “exceptional” emergency response in the aftermath of the double murder on Rarotonga.
Police 'urgently need' more equipment
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The official inquiry into last October’s triple shootings on Rarotonga says the police urgently need a significant injection of equipment and training to assist in avoiding a similar event.
The cheeky character who meant so much to so many
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Published in Local
Pakuru Simpson, commonly known as Apu to locals and Mr Hopeless to his passengers, has been employed as a driver with Cook’s Island Bus Passenger Transport since June 2012.
In their own words: Tourists react
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Published in Local
Linda McAuley: Our final ride on his bus was wonderful. He sang Hallelujah. Being Canadian, this was truly a tribute to Leonard Cohen who had recently passed away. Rest in peace!
Governor-General arrives today
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
New Zealand’s Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy and her husband Sir David Gascoigne will arrive on Rarotonga today for an official visit.
Killer sent 394 texts to victim from jail
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Double murderer Chris Rimamotu sent 394 texts to Mary Dean in the two weeks leading up to his escaping prison and killing both her and her new partner Roger Tauarea.
'OK flick' despite some offensive moments
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
There are a few “ugh” moments but overall, the comedy Gary of the Pacific filmed in Rarotonga last year is passed as an “OK flick” by local casting agent Henry Ah-Foo Taripo.
Local store takes stockist of the year award
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Printing Services (CIPS) has won the Pacific Islands Stockist of the year award for 2015-2016.
Vaka image marks card's anniversary
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
Last year, BCI hoisted its sails and began a journey to a smoother banking experience.
OPM chief of staff bids final farewell
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka last week ended a successful five-year term as the Chief of Staff and almost 10 years of services to the public through the Office of the Prime Minister.
Stigma of shame hampers help
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
The stigma of shame surrounding domestic/gender violence and other social matters in the outer islands is one of the main reasons people are not seeking help from the justice system and other support organisations.
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