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Muri lagoon scraping to be trialled
Wednesday 3 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Chamber of Commerce is lobbying for approval from the Rarotonga Environmental Authority to use an excavator to remove some of the algae that’s smothering Muri lagoon floor.
'Don't panic' over student loans
Wednesday 3 February 2016 | Published in Local
The recent arrest of a Rarotonga resident at Auckland Airport for defaulting on his student loan has put a lot of current and ex-students in a state of panic, with more than a few fearing they will be arrested if they visit New Zealand.
Te Mato Vai makes progress
Tuesday 2 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Te Mato Vai project is expected to take a major step forward as a contract is being signed to provide materials for the $63 million project.
Family calls for calm
Tuesday 2 February 2016 | Published in Local
A relative of the young Cook Islander who was badly beaten in an unprovoked attack by a Samoan man brought here to play rugby league is demanding that the code’s parent body come forward and take a stance on the issue.
Uproar in social media
Tuesday 2 February 2016 | Published in Local
Calls to kick out Afereti Iona The deportation plea for Samoan Afereti Iona, who assaulted a Cook Islands teenager, has reaped massive response from the public on social media.
Protestor lodges police complaint
Tuesday 2 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Police have confirmed receiving a complaint from businessman Cameron Robertson, who is claiming unlawful arrest and common assault by Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) officials over the weekend.
Two tipped for High Comm
Tuesday 2 February 2016 | Published in Local
The overseas postings of High Commissioner to New Zealand and deputy which are considered amongst the country’s most prestigious positions are said to have two candidates tipped for the posts.
Not much time left to cash in those old coins
Monday 1 February 2016 | Published in Local
The last day for the old Cook Islands coins to be used as legal tender has been extended to 0 April 30 this year.
Zika awareness gains momentum
Monday 1 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Community Health Services is urging people to clear stagnant waters around their surroundings to stop the breeding of the mosquito that are responsible for spreading zika virus.
Calls for deportation escalate
Monday 1 February 2016 | Published in Local
There has been a swift and strong response from Cook Islands communities at home and abroad calling for the deportation of a repeat violent offender brought here to play rugby league.
New airline planned
Monday 1 February 2016 | Published in Local
Plans have been revealed for a new Cook Islands national airline that will be established with Chinese backing.
Cooking fun for children
Saturday 30 January 2016 | Published in Local
Youngsters all over the island are making the most of the last few days before they go back to school on Monday.
Shedding light on Maungaroa's fascinating past
Saturday 30 January 2016 | Published in Local
Gareth Walter and his support team of volunteers from Puaikura have been daily trekking through the valley adjoining Raemaru and Maungaroa, clearing, marking, and GIS mapping traditional structures and an extensive network of paths leading throughout the valley and mountains.
PM, Brown to NZ for submarine cable talks
Saturday 30 January 2016 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be in New Zealand next week, joining a sub-regional gathering of Pacific leaders to discuss the prospects of connectivity to a broadband submarine cable.
'Kick him out' says angry mum
Saturday 30 January 2016 | Published in Local
The family of a 19-year old man who was badly beaten in an unprovoked assault wants his attacker deported from the country as soon as possible.
Holiday ends with some cooking fun
Friday 29 January 2016 | Published in Local
A group of young children from Celebration on the Rock Advance Kids Ministry spent yesterday enjoying a holiday activity with a difference.
Tikioki raui broken again
Friday 29 January 2016 | Published in Local
Less than two weeks after two Chinese escaped convictions and fines for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers from a Rarotonga lagoon, another group of Asians has been caught taking bags full of the marine animal out of the same Tikioki lagoon.
Fans may miss out on NZ sevens broadcast
Friday 29 January 2016 | Published in Local
The chances of Cook Islands sevens rugby fans being able to watch the Wellington 7s live on free to air channel Cook Islands Television (CITV), are looking slim.
ICI head defends his boss
Friday 29 January 2016 | Published in Local
T&M’s used bobcat deal may get attention from FIU
Awards aim to stimulate the local tourism industry
Wednesday 27 January 2016 | Published in Local
The 2016 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Industry Awards will recognise the achievement of exceptional businesses for 2014 and 2015.
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