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Heads up on renewable energy for donors
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Local
International donor partners will be updated on local renewable energy projects when they visit the Cook Islands next week.
Taro under major attack on Mauke
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Local
Armyworms are destroying whole crops of taro at an alarming rate on the island of Mauke.
Aitutaki filming popular
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local
Tens of thousands of people from all over the world have already watched the making of an Air New Zealand safety video shot in Aitutaki.
Cops 'fishing' says lawyer
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local
Cabinet Minister Teina Bishop’s lawyer says recent raids associated with the ongoing police investigation of his client appear to be a “fishing expedition”.
Digicel deal nearly done?
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local
Digicel met with the Cook Islands Government yesterday to talk about its intentions to buy a majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands.
Deborah does her own thing
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local
While most visitors to paradise are keen to don bikinis and soak up the sun American Deborah Upington (pictured centre) prefers to spend her time helping in the classroom.
Tuna report slams China
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Local
The issue of subsidies and its effects on South Pacific fisheries has once again crept up, with renewed concern according to a report by one regional organisation.
Toothbrush time!
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Local
The school bell signalling the end of morning tea break at Arorangi Primary School also means ‘toothbrush drill’.
Pensions to go up from March 1
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Local
Keenly-anticipated increases to the pension and social welfare payments will be coming into effect at the start of next month.
MFEM letter upsets Grey Power VP
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Local
The latest correspondence by the government to seniors who had their bank accounts raided by the treasurer late last year to collect ‘back taxes’ has infuriated a leader with pensioner activist group Grey Power.
More Bishop raids made
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Local
Law enforcement officials raided the office of Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament Teina Bishop on the same day his Aitutaki home was searched by members of local and New Zealand-based police forces.
Blessed farewell
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Local
Sister Celine plants a warm kiss on the forehead of a St Joseph School student during a special farewell ceremony for the former principal of the Catholic school.
Bishop home searched by police
Wednesday 5 February 2014 | Published in Local
The home of Cabinet Minister and Aitutaki Member of Parliament Teina Bishop was searched by local and New Zealand-based law enforcement officials on Monday.
Widest debate on tourism in 20 years
Wednesday 5 February 2014 | Published in Local
A major forum designed to spark fresh debate about the growth of tourism in the Cook Islands is kicking off today.
Fluoride may be added to water
Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Local
A Te Mato Vai project official says fluoride could be added to the water supply as well as chlorine.
Superfund operation 'unchanged' after court decision
Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Local
An official says the current and ongoing operations of the national superfund will be unchanged after a court decision last week which declared the fund’s legislation as unconstitutional.
Toa fuel may have damaged vehicles
Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Local
Owners of modern pickup trucks who have recently filled up with Toa Petroleum’s diesel are being advised to get their vehicles checked by a mechanic.
Local talent
Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Local
Eight aspiring nurses attended the opening of the Cook Islands Nursing School yesterday, to be led by principal Mary McManus (second from left).
Tereora welcomes new teachers
Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in Local
Fifteen new teachers were officially welcomed to Tereora College on Friday at the school’s first formal assembly of the year.
Minimum wage to be reviewed
Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in Local
A panel has been appointed to review the minimum wage in the Cook Islands.
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