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Pigs killed in horror dog attack
Saturday 21 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
FIVE DOGS are believed to have been put down following an early Wednesday morning attack in which they killed a number of pigs and piglets.
Tax defaulters won't be named
Saturday 21 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown has categorically ruled out publishing the names and details of those defaulters who will have their tax debts waived.
DPM's wife loses battle with cancer
Saturday 21 January 2017 | Published in Local
Tarome Heather, wife of deputy prime minister Teariki Heather, died on Wednesday afternoon following a battle with cancer.
Close up and personal with...rubbish
Saturday 21 January 2017 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands WATSAN Division has commended government stakeholders and non-government organisations for attending the Rarotonga landfill site visit programme last week.
Gas company checks safety
Saturday 21 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
IN A bid to maintain safety standards, Origin Energy Cook Islands held an emergency response exercise with the Rescue Fire Services Rarotonga yesterday.
Agricultural exports face problems
Saturday 21 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS agricultural exports are expected to remain stagnant following a rapid decline over the past few years.
Taio sees red over wharf issue
Saturday 21 January 2017 | Published in Local
The OWNER of the country’s biggest and busiest domestic shipping company says its ability to efficiently move cargo and maintain its three ships is being seriously disadvantaged by another vessel obstructing a prime berth at Avatiu Wharf.
Petrol price down, but diesel and LPG cost more
Friday 20 January 2017 | Published in Local
PETROL has become slightly cheaper on Rarotonga and other islands except Aitutaki, while the price of diesel and LPG has risen.
Transport next in line for energy shift
Friday 20 January 2017 | Published in Local
For the Cook Islands, the next most obvious step towards a future powered by renewable energy is the transformation of the country’s transport sector, as outlined by the government in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) document, says prime minister Henry Puna.
Govt to give us a tax cut...
Friday 20 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
but Finance minister says we must wait for parliament to sit before we get it!
Thursday memorial service for Vincent Peters
Friday 20 January 2017 | Published in Local
A MEMORIAL mass for the late Deacon Vincent Faga Peters will be held at St Joseph’s Cathedral on Thursday.
New Zealand High Commissioner to speak at Chamber event
Tuesday 17 January 2017 | Published in Local
The new New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Peter Marshall, says he and his wife Pamela are “Absolutely looking forward” to their two year posting here.
Commission members to be announced
Tuesday 17 January 2017 | Published in Local
THE MINISTRY of Culture and Development will appoint board members for the Te Kopapa Reo, or Te Reo Māori Commission at the National Auditorium on Wednesday this week.
MOP plans progressing well: Tepaki
Tuesday 17 January 2017 | Published in Local
DESPITE “interruptions”, the Merchant of Paradise (MOP) Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for the Cook Islands is progressing as planned, with critical path timelines being met, says developer Tim Tepaki.
Get ready for a pooch smooch!
Tuesday 17 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The SPCA is looking for a home for a beautiful Alsatian-cross that Robyn Kippenberger says will make a perfect family dog.
Have your say about draft better road policy
Tuesday 17 January 2017 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands wants input from the public on a draft roads and roads drainage policy that will one day hopefully result in better roads on Rarotonga and outer islands.
Dehydration biggest danger on hot days
Tuesday 17 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The RECENT heatwave Rarotonga experienced has sparked warnings for people to make sure they are staying hydrated.
Cruise liners bring 8000 visitors to CI
Monday 16 January 2017 | Published in Local
PASSENGER liners continue to play their role in the tourism industry with 7930 travellers arriving on Rarotonga and Aitutaki through cruise ships that called into the Cook Islands last year.
Take the opportunity to be the real Moana
Monday 16 January 2017 | Published in Local
For THOUSANDS of years vakas have chased stars across the vast oceans of the Pacific. Our ancestors used ancient way-finding, non-instrument navigation, to “pull islands out of the sea.”
Tax amnesty needs changes to law: Govt
Monday 16 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE GOVERNMENT says amendments to tax legislation will be required to allow for the recently announced amnesty.
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