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Plea for no fakes at Pasifika
Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Local
“Just the real things please,” is the request being made to local businesses selling products at the Cook Islands village in this year’s Pasifika Festival in Auckland, New Zealand.
Environment crucial to our future
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
Dear Editor, Our environment is been affected by pollution and no one seems to care enough about it. Pollution will damage our beaches, our air, our soil, our water and our living standards, if nothing is done to stop it. The health of our plants and animals will be affected. But the main concern is how it will affect our future.
Leading the way in solar power
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Government has been promoting the use of solar power for generating electricity now for a number of years, and island residents who have switched to solar need no convincing about how much money this is saving you in the long term. However, there has so far been no promotion of the use of electric vehicles in the country.
New alarm boost for port
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
DUE to a requirement under the Port Authority Emergency Plan, ports authority has installed an alarm system for effective communication during an emergency.
Cultural performance a drawcard for all
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
With market vendors setting up their stalls at 5am, visitors can check out the entertainment at the Punanga Nui market from 8.30am.
Here's the top place to go on Saturday
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
Going to the market isn’t usually on my Saturday “to do” list.
Import needs explained
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
Biosecurity Cook Islands wants local business owners to understand more fully the import specification requirements for the release of cargo at airports and wharfs.
'Sew simple' brings new opportunities
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Women and Girls with Disabilities organisation plans to launch a sewing programme next month.
Plan to help smash victim
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
The lack of blood from the horrific leg wounds was unexpected.
Contest a treat for music lovers
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Local
If you love listening to original Cook Islands compositions being performed on stage, you won’t want to miss the annual ‘Te Mire A’tu’ competition for 2016 at the National Auditorium on March 10.
Last-ditch bid to save woman's employment
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Local
An application for diversion for a woman convicted of theft is to be submitted by defence counsel Mark Short to the Cook Islands High Court by the afternoon of February 23.
No bids for deep sea mineral tender
Friday 19 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
No bids have been received by the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) to explore the ocean floor for minerals in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Smash victim's pain continues
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Local
Doing a good deed for a fellow worker and giving her a lift home changed the life of 30-year old Caroline Andersen within seconds when a drunk driver smashed into her motorbike shattering her right leg.
Exciting year for House of Ariki
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Local
“Exciting” was the word used by House of Ariki Clerk Tupuna Rakanui as he presented to the organisation’s working committee a draft schedule of events for the next six months at a meeting on Wednesday of last week.
Bidders visit island sites
Thursday 18 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Eight interested bidders for the solar photovoltaic plants under the Cook Islands Renewable Energy Sector Project for the southern group were in the country last week to inspect the project sites.
School teacher skates around Raro
Thursday 18 February 2016 | Published in Local
A new school teacher is making heads turn all over Rarotonga.
Kua opu tona ra
Thursday 18 February 2016 | Published in Local
If a man is judged by the accolades he receives at his memorial, then Ian George was a truly loved and respected man of the Cook Islands.
CI strengthens relations with Spain
Thursday 18 February 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands is looking to work closer with the Spanish government as they continue to strengthen relations.
Police to get tough
Thursday 18 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands police are considering amendments to the existing laws to become more efficient in preventing road accidents.
Anticipation as ship gets set to sail
Thursday 18 February 2016 | Published in Local
The interisland cargo ship Tiare Taporo is ready to set sail for the Northern Cook Islands if weather and wind allow it over the next couple of days.
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