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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and development has highlighted the fact that protective laws in the Pacific, including the Cook Islands, are well out of date.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.
Duchess to wear TAV in NZ?
Monday 7 April 2014 | Published in Local
Big-name Kiwi labels, including Karen Walker, Trelise Cooper and Zambesi, would not say this week if they have supplied the Duchess of Cambridge with any creations but it is expected the royal visitors will appear in New Zealand-designed outfits.
CINews goes up in price
Monday 7 April 2014 | Published in Local
Casual copies of the Cook Islands News will cost $2.10 from today – the first increase in cover price since September 2008.
MMR moves forward with tuna fishery
Monday 7 April 2014 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is moving forward in its attempts to establish a bigeye tuna fishery in the Cook Islands.
Westpac sizzles for water safety
Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Local
There were plenty of mouths watering in Avarua yesterday when a team from Westpac ran a street-side sausage sizzle in aid of water safety education.
'The World' - a ship with a difference
Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Local
Rarotonga was visited yesterday by a unique cruise ship called “The World”, which comprises 165 private apartments owned by residents who live onboard.
Calm seas for Tai Marino launch
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Local
Koka Lagoon Cruises proudly launched its new glass bottom boat, the Tai Marino, this week.
Cook Islands News to go up in price
Thursday 3 April 2014 | Published in Local
Casual copies of the Cook Islands News will cost $2.10 from Monday – the first increase in cover price since September 2008.
Picton Castle back in the Cooks
Thursday 3 April 2014 | Published in Local
Morning commuters were greeted to the stunning sight of the three-masted Picton Castle as she sailed gracefully into Avatiu Harbour yesterday.
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