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Sunday flight ban 'unconstitutional'
Monday 15 February 2016 | Published in Local
Aitutaki’s anti-Sunday flights advocates won’t be pleased that the biggest hurdle to getting what they want is being set squarely before them – it’s unconstitutional.
Water intakes running low
Monday 15 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The brief rain late last week may have provided some relief but water levels at the catchments around the island remain a major concern for Infrastructure Cook Islands’ Water Works Division.
NZ fund available
Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local
The New Zealand High Commission is inviting applications for funding to support community related development projects.
The day that money can buy love
Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local
They say money can’t buy love – but expect things to be more expensive than normal for this Valentine’s Day.
A passionate Pacific artist
Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local
This profile was written while Ian George was still alive, so is written in the living tense. It was written for the newsletter of Tautai, an organisation dedicated to the development and ongoing support of Pacific arts and artists.
Youngsters thrilled by Just Play
Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local
Kicking a ball, jumping through hoops and running through the grass are all kids really want to do on their weekend breaks, and thanks to Michelle Paiti and her superhero team members, they managed to cater to that need for almost 200 Rarotonga kids this week.
Simon Laurie appointed ANZ CEO
Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local
ANZ tyesterday announced Simon Laurie as ANZ CEO Cook Islands, effective immediately, reporting to ANZ Pacific CEO Vishnu Mohan.
Spanish ambassador to visit
Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local
Spain’s Ambassador to New Zealand and Ambassador-designate to the Cook Islands Manuel Pradas Romani will visit Rarotonga next week to present his credentials to the Queen’s Representative, His Excellency Tom Marsters.
Drywood termites not an issue yet
Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local
Termites are known to be in the Cook Islands but they are not an issue yet, says the deputy director of Biosecurity Cook Islands Pavai Taramai.
Water mains virtually completed
Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local
As part of the $64 million Te Mato Vai project the laying of pipe mains is nearly completed.
'Spirit of OIA has been abused'
Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Ombudsman’s office is maintaining the stance that government should continue to reaffirm its responsibility to keep the public informed of its activities.
A special day for people in love
Friday 12 February 2016 | Published in Local
Valentine’s Day is a western tradition celebrated February 14 around the world.
A 25-year-old Rarotongan love affair
Friday 12 February 2016 | Published in Local
It was love at first sight for US visitors George and Karleen Itschner when they first made footprints on a Rarotonga beach back in 1992.
Listen, apologise, solve, thank
Friday 12 February 2016 | Published in Local
L.A.S.T - Listen, Apologise, Solve and Thank, is the recipe for all to remember when in need of reaching a positive outcome with those confrontational complaints no one likes or enjoys.
BTIB to boost trade at Pasifika
Friday 12 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Trade will be the centre of focus for the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) in the upcoming Pasifika Festival to be held in Auckland.
Attacker given chance to say why he shouldn't be deported
Friday 12 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Immigration division has given a convicted Samoan attacker 14 days to plead his case on the instructions of Prime Minister Henry Puna.
Bluesky comes out clear in internet saga
Friday 12 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands telecommunications provider Bluesky has defended its system and given an assurance they are not “stealing megabytes” as claimed by some disgruntled customers in the past few weeks.
PM on third overseas trip
Thursday 11 February 2016 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna leaves on Sunday for his third overseas trip so far this year, to attend the Singapore Airshow and Aviation Leadership Summit 2016.
Flirty cupids get their knickers in a twist
Thursday 11 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A local lingerie shop has kickstarted the Valentine’s Day fever in style.
Airline deal discussed
Thursday 11 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna attended a regional airline meeting during his New Zealand visit last week to enhance airlines services between Cook Islands, Samoa and French Polynesia.
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