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Grin says it all!
Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Local
Five-year-old Victor Samuel of Takitumu Primary School gives Dan Johnston a massive hug to say thank you for fixing his walking frame.
US gets more fishing days
Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Government has expanded the nation’s purse seine fishery with extra fishing rights for the American fishing fleet after negotiations with the US State Department.
Kiwi students settle in for Atiu stint
Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Local
Six Occupational Therapy students from New Zealand arrived in Atiu this week to work on projects previously chosen by the community.
Dengue outbreak declared by MoH
Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Local
A total of seven cases of dengue fever have now been confirmed in Rarotonga, prompting local health officials to declare an outbreak of the virus.
TMV launch marks biggest ever project
Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Local
The largest infrastructure undertaking in the modern history of the Cook Islands was formally launched yesterday.
Election outcome could be known tomorrow, but Beer hopeful
Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Local
Cautious optimism was displayed by preliminary Murienua by-election winner James Beer, after the announcement of results by officials Wednesday night.
Grey Power losing hope
Thursday 20 February 2014 | Published in Local
Pensioner activist group Grey Power is giving up hope the Government will honour its promise to reimburse money that was raided from the bank accounts of six New Zealand super recipients late last year.
Beer gets nod in Murienua
Thursday 20 February 2014 | Published in Local
Democratic Party candidate James Beer has been announced by the Chief Electoral Office as the tentative winner after yesterday’s by-election in the constituency of Murienua.
Even more books for Avatea...
Thursday 20 February 2014 | Published in Local
Students from Avatea School were given a thrill yesterday when instructors from the Hulanesian Fitness group turned up armed with box-loads of new books.
High-profile TMV launch tomorrow
Wednesday 19 February 2014 | Published in Local
The $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project will be officially launched at a high-profile event tomorrow morning.
Nice one Joanna!
Wednesday 19 February 2014 | Published in Local
New Zealand High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers takes time out of her busy schedule to read with Avatea School student Philomena Une.
Someone knows who they are
Wednesday 19 February 2014 | Published in Local
While the normal position of the Cook Island News is to report the news without comment sometimes we just have to speak up.
Last minute bid to halt Te Mato Vai
Tuesday 18 February 2014 | Published in Local
More than 500 people have signed a petition calling for an immediate stop to the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project, says a spokesperson with a citizen’s action group.
BTIB takes hard line on Digicel
Monday 17 February 2014 | Published in Local
Digicel will not be granted permission to operate in the Cook Islands unless it complies with strict pre-purchase rules, says the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB).
Tamariki drumming up a beat
Monday 17 February 2014 | Published in Local
Drumbeats from the islands by local tamariki will feature prominently at the New Zealand Festival of Art event ‘The Big Bang’.
Brazen spree in Puaikura
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in Local
Robbers broke into four neighbouring homes in Puaikura early Friday morning and stole valuables lying just metres away from where the occupants were sleeping.
Fuel tender decision delayed further
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in Local
Power authority Te Aponga Uira has still not decided on the winner of a major fuel storage contract, despite the current contract being due to expire in two weeks.
Damning report savages Raro storm shelters
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in Local
Most of Rarotonga’s cyclone safety centres are sitting in areas highly exposed to storm surges and need to be relocated inland immediately, says an international researcher.
Beer woos Greys with tax plans
Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in Local
The Democratic Party hopeful in the upcoming by-election in Murienua slammed the government in a number of key policy areas during a general meeting organised by pensioner activist group Grey Power yesterday.
Opportunities at home key theme
Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in Local
Opportunities at home were the recurring theme shared by seven young women who have and are using their island paradise as a launch pad for their careers.
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