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Poppy Day fundraiser on Thursday
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Local
Volunteers will be out on the streets selling bucket-loads of red poppies later this week and local are being asked to dig deep.
South Pacific Tourism Exchange in May
Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Local
With tourism a vitally important industry across the South Pacific, the inaugural South Pacific Tourism Exchange will be the region’s largest travel and tourism business-to-business event.
Time to vote for Pacific representatives
Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Local
Pacific people who live in Wellington City are encouraged to come out and vote in today's election for the City Council’s Pacific Advisory Group.
Rescue board ready for emergencies
Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Local
Avarua harbour has a new piece of equipment to help keep people safe in the water.
Info push needed on driving licence rules
Saturday 12 April 2014 | Published in Local
Important changes to the driving licence rules will need to be clearly communicated to visitors, says the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.
Chinese opening for Te Mato Vai hub
Saturday 12 April 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands tradition was abandoned yesterday in favour of a formal Chinese ceremony at the opening of the new Te Mato Vai project management headquarters.
Triad wins fuel contract
Saturday 12 April 2014 | Published in Local
Government-owned power authority Te Aponga Uira has awarded a major fuel-hosting and delivery contract to Triad Pacific Petroleum.
Sailing trainee gets worldly experience
Friday 11 April 2014 | Published in Local
Young souls captured by the lure of adventure is not a new concept.
Put hands in pockets for Solomons
Friday 11 April 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands people are being asked to help the Solomon Islands, where 23 people have been killed and 12,000 left homeless after days of flooding.
Te Aponga charges wrong VAT rate
Friday 11 April 2014 | Published in Local
Power authority Te Aponga Uira has admitted to making a mistake by using the new VAT rate when charging customers for their March consumption.
No chemicals will be put in water
Friday 11 April 2014 | Published in Local
Chlorine and fluoride will not be added to public water supplies at the end of the Te Mato Vai (TMV) upgrade programme.
Free pet transport looking for takers
Thursday 10 April 2014 | Published in Local
Just one dog owner has taken advantage of a free pick-up service in Arorangi to help those who have been unable to get their animals de-sexed.
Driving licence law now official
Thursday 10 April 2014 | Published in Local
A major law change which means visitors can drive in the country for up to six months using their overseas licence has been signed and sealed.
Orion part of search for solo sailor
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Local
An RNZAF Orion seen flying over Avarua yesterday had been on a mercy mission to find and direct assistance to a sole Canadian sailor in distress about 1100 km south of Rarotonga.
Busy year for disability council
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Disability Council executives and members had a busy past year according to the president’s annual report tabled at the recent annual general meeting.
Law change for visiting drivers
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Local
Visitors to the Cook Islands will soon be allowed to drive in the country for up to six months using their overseas licence.
Due date looming for SIF
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Local
Time is running out for those wanting a share of a $260,000 civil services fund – but so far no applications have been submitted.
Workshop identifies copyright flaws
Tuesday 8 April 2014 | Published in Local
A three day workshop held in Auckland recently for policy and decision makers on copyright, creativity and development has highlighted the fact that protective laws in the Pacific, including the Cook Islands, are well out of date.
From circus to the high seas
Tuesday 8 April 2014 | Published in Local
Seeing a sight like the Picton Castle docked in our harbour would make any adventurous soul want to climb aboard and sail, and nothing was truer for the tall ship’s newly appointed cook Lily Donovan.
Joint effort for dog issue
Tuesday 8 April 2014 | Published in Local
Public awareness about dog care is the focus of an upcoming campaign that hopes to tackle the problem of roaming dogs on Rarotonga.
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