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Agony leads to stonefish warning
Wednesday 21 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THREE people were stung by stonefish over the weekend – two women and a child.
Simple device could help power Pacific communities
Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Published in Local
Two STAFF and a student of the University of the South Pacific’s (USP) School of Engineering and Physics (SEP), have received an official patent for their invention of a portable wave-solar energy harvesting device.
Section 106A of Property Law Act finally vindicates local landowners
Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Published in Local
The COOK Islands Act 1915 is the most important law for landowners of the Cook Islands.
Surfer still alive thanks to 'Eddie'
Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Published in Local
A SPANISH surfer has acknowledged a Cook Islander who he knows only as “Eddie” for saving his life during his one of his surfing days at the dangerous Papua reef in Rutaki.
All you need to know about seabed mining
Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
ON THURSDAY the Natural Heritage Trust will launch its booklet on a precautionary approach to mining our seabed minerals.
New network to be tested on Rarotonga
Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Published in Local
A NEW network aimed at sensing and controlling a variety of electronic devices has been launched in Rarotonga.
Peace wave unites people around the globe
Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Published in Local
Since 2001, PPSEAWA Cook Islands has organised the commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Peace in The Peace Garden at Taputapuatea.
World Food Day celebrations coming up
Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE ANNUAL world Food Day celebration will be commemorated on October 14 this year.
Vaka gift will make difference
Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE LIVES and life experiences of members of the Creative Centre are expected to be greatly enhanced by a six-person vaka gifted to the centre by the New Zealand government.
Tourism boosts nation's fortunes
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The NATIONAL operating balance has risen to a whopping $22.4 million, largely on the back of historic growth in tourist numbers.
Progress on business reform
Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE GOVERNMENT, with technical support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative, is making progress on business environment reforms.
Visitors voice fears over road safety
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A NEW ZEALAND pair who annually take a holiday on Rarotonga haves become increasingly concerned at the behaviour of local drivers.
Teachers condemn West Papua injustices
Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Local
The COOK Islands Teachers Institute has initiated strong condemnation by regional educators of atrocities reportedly committed by the Indonesian government in West Papua.
Extra $8m to asphalt roads
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown says his government plans to put an extra $8 million into roading over the next four years.
Top policeman welcomes new safety laws
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police Commissioner Maara Tetava has welcomed new road safety laws which come into force on October 5.
Driving antics anger locals
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A RECENT scooter accident involving tourists is another example of why many Rarotonga residents feel there is a need to tighten up on road-safety issues for visitors.
Students gear up for school centennial
Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Local
The 513 STUDENTS of Apii Avarua are getting excited as they prepare to celebrate the school’s centennial celebrations next month.
Rare minerals worth billions says Brown
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
BILLIONS of dollars’ worth of rare minerals are sitting on our sea floor, and Finance minister Mark Brown says the potential for the Cook Islands to benefit from them is enormous.
US firm to prospect in our EEZ
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
AN AMERICAN company has been given the rights to explore and prospect for rare earth minerals within the Cooks Islands Exclusive Economic Zone.
Chief Justice handover soon
Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE HANDOVER ceremony for the new Cook Islands Chief Justice will be held on September 22 at the Cook Islands High Court.
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