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Island trip tests craft to the limit
Friday 28 August 2015 | Published in Local
Four locals took advantage of yesterday’s blue skies and calm seas to voyage around the island on one of Rarotonga’s most unique maritime craft.
Careless parking concerns council
Friday 28 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Water Safety and Surf Lifesaving Council is concerned at some peoples’ continuous disregard of the ‘no parking’ signs at the Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) Water Rescue Unit shelter at Avarua.
Anti-nuclear 'dream team' reunite
Thursday 27 August 2015 | Published in Local
Wednesday was an emotional day for those involved in organising the Vaka ki Mururoa campaign against French Nuclear Testing back in 1995.
Plan to protect biodiversity
Thursday 27 August 2015 | Published in Local
Protecting, conserving and sustaining biodiversity in the Cook Islands is the aim of a $700,000 national plan being formed at a workshop on Rarotonga this week.
It's all go on Tongareva as fuel tank site prepared
Thursday 27 August 2015 | Published in Local
As the dust settles on celebrations for the 50th anniversary of self-government, island officials on Tongareva with Infrastructure Cook Islands engineer Tenga Epi, operator Tutakiau, and GHD engineer Luke Cameron have been preparing the site at the Omoka Wharf for two new 40,000 litre fuel tanks for Cook Islands police patrol boat Te Kukupa and surveillance refuelling purposes in the Northern Cook Islands.
Road safety summit to develop an action plan
Thursday 27 August 2015 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Health has had enough of the constant road accidents on Rarotonga, some of the more recent ones fatal, and is pushing for change.
Morning dip retrieves tank
Thursday 27 August 2015 | Published in Local
Two port workers were forced to go for an early morning dip in the harbour yesterday morning when what appeared to be a plastic water tank fell off a barge moored behind the Tahiti Nui at Avatiu Harbour.
Landmark tree takes a tumble
Wednesday 26 August 2015 | Published in Local
An Arorangi landmark is no more after high winds blew down an ornamental ficus tree at the front of Friendly Mart in the early hours of yesterday morning.
When will we ever learn?
Tuesday 25 August 2015 | Published in Local
‘When will we learn?’ That’s the question being asked by Rarotonga resident Luciana Matenga who witnessed the aftermath of a truck crash in Titikaveka on Sunday afternoon.
Design weaves safety message
Tuesday 25 August 2015 | Published in Local
The winner of the Road Safety Council Logo Competition, Graphic designer Sam Ataera, (left), holds up his design with the president of the Road Safety Council, Brent Fisher.
Fond farewells as ferry sets sail
Monday 24 August 2015 | Published in Local
Avatiu wharf was the scene of some emotional farewells on Saturday morning, as members of Te Maeva Nui tere parties from Penrhyn, Rakahanga and Manihiki boarded the Lady Naomi to sail back to their home islands.
Muri gets funding to fix road
Monday 24 August 2015 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands has disclosed funding has been allocated to improve Muri road, the busiest and narrowest stretch of road on Rarotonga.
Chamber steers clear of shipping debate
Friday 21 August 2015 | Published in Local
The Chamber of Commerce won’t get involved by commenting on the widely criticised contract between Pacific Schooners Ltd and the government until the executive meets next Tuesday.
Rotaract celebrates years of selfless service
Friday 21 August 2015 | Published in Local
Rotaract Rarotonga is inviting former, new and prospective Rotaract members to an evening celebrating 50 years of service to the community.
Bluesky hits cloudy weather
Friday 21 August 2015 | Published in Local
The heat is going on Bluesky as it comes under fire for what internet users describe as the ‘unexplained’ disappearance of large chunks of their monthly broadband allowance.
India eyes potential of Pacific resources
Friday 21 August 2015 | Published in Local
India is keen to work with the Cook Islands and the other Pacific Island countries in harnessing mineral, marine and hydrocarbon resources in the region.
Tourism makes most of budget
Thursday 20 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is working on a budget of $9.2million this financial year to generate about 60 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
Allsworth leads Koutu Nui
Thursday 20 August 2015 | Published in Local
Terea Mataiapo Paul Rani Allsworth was elected the new president of Koutu Nui at its ‘Bi-Annual/41’ conference and annual general meeting last week.
New road gets Te Mato Vai moving
Thursday 20 August 2015 | Published in Local
Government has moved quickly to secure access to land for a new back road linking Avaavaroa and Kauare in Titikaveka.
New roundabout – but delays, too
Wednesday 19 August 2015 | Published in Local
Road users will need to be extra-patient today when driving through the main road in Avatiu, as construction begins on a new roundabout.
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