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'Postcard image' greets tourists
Friday 24 January 2014 | Published in Local
Stunning turquoise waters greeted passengers of the Crystal Symphony as they came ashore at Arorangi Jetty yesterday.
Maltreatment of foreign workers 'on the rise'
Friday 24 January 2014 | Published in Local
The leader of a prominent national labour organisation said foreign workers are increasingly having their human rights violated by their employers.
Mark of respect
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in Local
Brothers (left to right) Reon, 5, Reeshan, 8, and Ropata Skeen, 13, stopped beachgoers in their tracks as they performed a haka at Muri on Monday.
Owners responsible for their dogs: police
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in Local
Complaints about stray dogs in Rarotonga should first and foremost be directed at dog owners themselves, say the police.
TMV too expensive, says a consultation attendee
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in Local
A member of the public who attended the recent consultation meeting on Te Mato Vai in Vaka Puaikura said he doesn’t think the country can afford the price tag of the unprecedented infrastructure project.
Qualified Beach Hero
Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in Local
Tara ‘Captain Trouble’ Tairea (at back on right) says it was a team effort that saved the life of a 75-year-old Chinese woman last Friday.
Water charges 'likely' after five years
Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in Local
The government minister overseeing the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project said Rarotongan households will “likely” be charged if they use more than a pre-set amount of water every month.
Account raids a last resort: Neves
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in Local
An official with the finance ministry said he is confident of the legality of the controversial deduction notices recently issued to pensioners by the Collector of Inland Revenue.
Quick actions prevents a drowning
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in Local
Local police dealt with 24 incidents over the weekend from domestic violence cases, attack on a motorist and a near drowning in Muri.
Aitutaki council addresses parties
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in Local
Aitutaki’s island council has vowed to address the issue of excessive partying at Tautu public wharf.
Police presence at water consultation
Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Local
Attendees at Wednesday evening’s Te Mato Vai consultation voiced their concerns on the unprecedented infrastructure undertaking, which drew the presence of police after a boisterous protest by one individual.
Dogs damage tourism reputation
Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s reputation as a world-class holiday destination is being tainted by reports of tourists being attacked by stray dogs, says tourism’s chief executive officer.
On a mission
Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in Local
Rachel Miller (left), eight, and Soana Moala, four, will be pitching in at a youth-oriented fundraiser this weekend.
Account raids illegal: Bishop
Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in Local
Education and tourism minister Teina Bishop is saying the recent bank account raids by the treasurer contravene tax laws and the nation’s constitution.
MFEM defends account raids
Wednesday 15 January 2014 | Published in Local
Financial secretary Richard Neves has defended his ministry’s decision to withdraw money from the bank accounts of seniors collecting the New Zealand-paid pension.
Man drowns while fishing
Tuesday 14 January 2014 | Published in Local
A 44-year-old man drowned in the weekend while he was out spear fishing with a friend in Matavera, police say.
Ui Ariki consulted on Te Mato Vai plans
Tuesday 14 January 2014 | Published in Local
Traditional leaders from the Ui Ariki and the Koutu Nui were present yesterday for the first of a series of stakeholder consultations on the $64 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project.
Pensioners to be reimbursed money
Saturday 11 January 2014 | Published in Local
Members of pensioner activist group Grey Power who had their bank accounts raided by the treasurer just before Christmas will be reimbursed by the government.
Opening doors
Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in Local
Of Cook Islands descent, Air Force members Reece and Kavae Tamariki have recently been in Rarotonga relaxing at the family home.
Pigeon pals!
Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in Local
Eight-year-old rising tennis star Taniera Toa took time out from a busy Auckland tennis programme last month to make new friends with the pigeon residents at the Auckland Domain.
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