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Resignation delays BTIB investigation
Thursday 3 April 2014 | Published in Local
A resignation at the Cook Islands Audit Office has delayed its investigation into the Business Trade Investment Board.
New juice bar on Rarotonga
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local
Boost your health and get moving with a fresh juice or smoothie from the newest healthy juice bar on the island – the Kai Ora juice bar at Manu Manor in Tupapa.
Free transport for dog de-sexing
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local
A free pick-up service is being offered to dog owners in Arorangi who have been unable to get their animals de-sexed.
TMV construction to start this month
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local
Construction on the $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project is scheduled to begin this month.
Govt pursuing shark fin matter: Puna
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local
The Government is seeking to have fines placed on a Chinese-flagged fishing vessel that was recently discovered to be in possession of shark fins.
SPREP gets new executive officer
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands woman Audrey Brown-Pereira has been appointed Executive Officer at the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).
Disabled ship awaits engine repairs
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Local
A local shipping boat rescued by a Chinese fishing vessel during the weekend is currently berthed in Penrhyn unloading cargo and awaiting repairs.
Chinese come to aid of stricken ship
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands inter-island shipping vessel was towed to Penrhyn by a foreign fishing vessel after developing an engine failure during her northern island voyage.
Sad let down for family building home for mother
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Local
Building a new home should be an exciting and wonderful experience but for Lena Walton it has been stressful and she wants to warn others to avoid what she has gone through.
Police physical trainer in top form
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Local
After six weeks of the toughest physical training of his life, Aporo Kirikava is fighting fit and ready to help boost fitness levels at the Cook Islands Police Service.
Pension 'back tax' to be scrapped
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Local
Pensioner activist group Grey Power has scored a major victory with a Government announcement to remove the “back tax” on their pensions.
New 'op shop' opens in Raro
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Local
Bargain hunters will be thrilled to hear that a new opportunity shop has opened in Rarotonga, offering a bounty of pre-loved clothes, household items, toys and knickknacks.
Tereora food fest to fund upgrades
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Local
Prepare yourself to feast tomorrow at Tereora College’s fundraising Food Festival.
Turoa Bakery could open by May
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Local
Nearly five months since it was burned to the ground by an arsonist, one of the country’s oldest bakeries is rising up from the ashes.
Long-haul air services locked in until 2018
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Local
Long-haul access to the Cooks has been secured until at least 2018 with the Government’s signing of two contracts with Air New Zealand yesterday.
Aussie couple donate to disability services
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Local
An Australian physiotherapy couple have donated nine sets of crutches, a wheelchair and $1500 to help disabled people living in the Cook Islands.
Subsidy programme awaits extra funds
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Local
Officials co-ordinating the Government’s subsidised water tank programme are receiving additional budget funds to continue rolling out the scheme, after exceeding installation targets for the financial year.
Small fisheries grant makes big difference
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Local
The Matavera Youth Fishing Project has been kick-started by a small fisheries grant from the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
Cooks agreement for family planning
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Government has entered into a grant agreement with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Pacific Sub-Regional Office to provide technical assistance and financial support for local activities aimed at improving family planning and sexual and reproductive health services in the Cook Islands.
Consumer watchdog being sought
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is looking for its next consumer watchdog.
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