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Researchers to travel back in time
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Local
A group of New Zealand students are set to travel back in time next week to uncover and preserve the history of Puaikura’s mountains using state of the art earth science recording technology.
It's full steam ahead for growing business
Monday 11 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Jasons South Pacific is making big strides under the ownership of Cook Islands travel media company, TikiTour.
US scholarships available
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders are eligible to apply for United States–South Pacific Scholarship Programmes (USSP) which begin in August 2016.
New Solicitor General appointed
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Local
Cabinet has approved the appointment of David R James as the new Solicitor General of the Cook Islands.
Online woes upset bank clients
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Local
A self-employed Ngatangiia couple is disappointed with Bank of South Pacific over how their queries over the absence of online banking services this week were curtly brushed off by a bank official.
Three days of fun for the children
Friday 8 January 2016 | Published in Local
Get ready kids, because Youth with a Mission Cook Islands is hosting a three day “Archaeology - Jurassic Park” themed holiday programme just for you.
Maggie takes action over drinking youths
Friday 8 January 2016 | Published in Local
George Maggie is a politician, ex-convict and hedge-trimmer and now he can add taxi driver to his list of colourful occupations in the community.
No fireworks for Pa Enua
Friday 8 January 2016 | Published in Local
New Year’s Eve went off with a colourful bang on Rarotonga, but celebrators in the Pa Enua were left in the dark due to a “miscommunication” between Bluesky and the government.
Millions on the line in tuna fleet disagreement
Friday 8 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is set to lose millions of dollars in fisheries revenue following the barring of United States tuna boats from fishing in the waters of a vast region of western Pacific.
Police campaign targets island's speedsters
Friday 8 January 2016 | Published in Local
Police commissioner Maara Tetava says speed is one of the biggest contributors to road accidents.
'I'll do it my way thanks,' says Taio
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Published in Local
Taio Shipping owner Tapi Taio says he has his own contingency plans for removing the disabled vessel Lady Moana from Avatiu harbour in the event of a cyclone or severe storm.
Police step up effort to keep eye on drivers
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Police have stepped up their vigilance in a big push to curb traffic related issues on the roads around Rarotonga.
MMR spend-up targets support
Thursday 7 January 2016 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources is set to embark on a spending spree to woo support from fishermen, especially in the northern group, for a purse seining agreement with the European Union.
Huge year for the Cook Islands
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Local
Last year was a highly significant one in the history of the Cook Islands. Not only did the country celebrate 50 years of self-government, it also made good progress towards its target of becoming almost fully reliant on renewable energy by 2020, with solar electricity generation schemes established in the northern group. However, the country also faced a considerable number of challenges, coming under attack on a number of fronts. Melody Cargill looks back at some of last year’s most significant events.
Mangoes in short supply this year...
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Local
Mango lovers are in for a disappointment this year with the Ministry of Agriculture confirming the season is not looking good for everyone’s favourite tropical fruit.
'Year of decline and despair,' says George
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands News columnist Norman George has ushered in the New Year with a blistering attack on the CIP government and Speaker of the House Niki Rattle.
TV report stirs lagoon row
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
More controversy over the Muri lagoon issue has been stirred by a report on New Zealand television last week
Road safety effort a success
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Local
Police are warning speed radars and breathalysers will be in the hands of many officers and drivers should expect to be stopped and tested anywhere at anytime.
Neves questioned by police
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Local
Former Financial Secretary Richard Neves has been questioned by police relating to government appropriation during the last financial year.
Revellers rubbish Rarotonga
Tuesday 5 January 2016 | Published in Local
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Fitting words by Dr Seuss character The Lorax, that could equally apply to the thoughtless people trashing Rarotonga’s beaches.
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