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Power reliant on the grid
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Local
Te Aponga Uira has closed applications for new gross metering and independent power producer facilities and could extend the ban to include domestic solar electricity generating systems once the island’s grid reaches full capacity.
Tropical Christmas in Raro
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Local
Christmas is only just around the corner and there are some more exciting events coming up this week to keep this years Christmas spirit alive.
Miss Pacific Islands crowned
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Local
The results are in and Miss Papua New Guinea has been handed the crown to reign as Miss Pacific Islands 2015.
Young man killed in bike crash
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Local
Police plead with drivers to heed safety messages after head on collision in Tupapa
St Joseph's honours top students
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Published in Local
The annual top achievers awards were presented to the most outstanding students at St Joseph’s School prize giving at the Catholic Cathedral on Tuesday this week.
Honu project well on the way
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Published in Local
The Honu Monument Project is making steady progress at the Cook Islands Ministry of Education building at Nikao, where two large stones are in the process of being moved to the Ministry of Education.
Frame report focuses on Pacific Schooners
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Published in Local
Readers may recall Florence Syme-Buchanan’s piece in the Cook Islands News on November 12, in which I commented on the edited version of Dr Frame’s draft opinion and surmised what the focus of that opinion was in view of large tracts of it having been removed.
Youth council elects new office bearers
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Published in Local
New volunteer office bearers for the National Youth Council is set to bring new energy and perspective to the organisation in its bid to tackle key issues in the Cook Islands.
In search of true Cook Islands cuisine
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The world recognises Cook Islands for many things, but mostly for its beauty.
Recycled materials give Christmas cheer
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Published in Local
The National Environment Service (NES) in partnership with the Tropical Christmas committee will this week be displaying Christmas decorations made entirely of recyclable materials as part of its contribution to the festive season celebrations.
Praise for students at Araura College
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Published in Local
Araura College recognised the many achievements of students over the last year at the annual prizegiving ceremony at the Prince Edward Hall last Wednesday morning.
Festival of Lights a success
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The organisers of the Festival of Lights are pleased with the response from the businesses that took part in this year’s competition.
Miss Pacific Islands beauties answer tough questions
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Published in Local
The Miss Pacific Islands beauties were composed under pressure in their first judged category yesterday.
Monday agenda a mystery
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Published in Local
The stand that Cook Islanders have taken opposing purse seining in Cook Islands waters will again be made known when over 4000 signatures are tabled in Parliament on Monday.
COP21 in hands of powerful nations
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands provided a strong voice in climate negotiators this week, but the future of Pacific Islands will come down to how much the biggest emitters are willing to budge.
Island beauties dazzle dinner guests
Friday 11 December 2015 | Published in Local
The Miss Pacific Islands beauties did not disappoint in a Polynesian extravaganza at Crown Beach Resort and Spa on Wednesday night.
Esther Honey centre to stay in Nikao
Friday 11 December 2015 | Published in Local
The Esther Honey Foundation and the government have put up a united approach to the veterinary clinic’s accommodation problems, and say two possible relocation sites in Nikao are being looked at.
Govt takes firm line on new road
Friday 11 December 2015 | Published in Local
The government is determined to continue work on the new road between Avaavaroa and Kauare as part of the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project despite landowner opposition.
Speaker's kind deed for elderly
Thursday 10 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Parliamentary duties have kept Speaker of the House Nikki Rattle away from her passion but yesterday she revisited the very job that shaped her life.
New approach against violence
Thursday 10 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
With 16 days of action on violence against women drawing to a close today, local organisations are embarking on a holistic approach to curb the problem in the Cook Islands.
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