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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.
Triathlete Thomas graduates
Tuesday 7 January 2014 | Published in Local
National triathlete Thomas Henderson (left), pictured his with younger brother Charles, is keen to return home to Rarotonga after graduating with a Bachelor of Sports Coaching from Canterbury University.
Family heights
Monday 6 January 2014 | Published in Local
Members of the Williams family who gathered together for a family reunion to learn more of their family history and genealogy took time out to hike to the infamous needle peak.
Chlorine water treatment recommended
Monday 6 January 2014 | Published in Local
Officials are seeking community input on water treatment options as part of the $64 million Te Mato Vai water project, with the proposed plan including disinfection with ‘minimum’ amounts of chlorine.
TMV public consultations set to start
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in Local
A series of long-awaited public consultations on a large-scale water infrastructure project are scheduled to begin in early 2014.
MP Bishop 'suspends' himself from cabinet
Tuesday 31 December 2013 | Published in Local
Frustrated with an ongoing police investigation into his conduct as a member of cabinet, MP Teina Bishop has handed in his portfolio of ministerial responsibilities.
Sweet success!
Tuesday 31 December 2013 | Published in Local
Blonde-haired, blue-eyed Hinetaapora Short beat 1500 entrants to become Nestle’s Milky Bar Kid in 2010.
Police praise well behaved public
Tuesday 31 December 2013 | Published in Local
A low rate of incidents over the weekend has local police praising the community for their efforts in being safe on the roads and locking up property.
More rain needed
Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in Local
Recent rain has made a “slight” improvement in water levels in Rarotonga, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) – but officials are still hoping for more rain.
Pukapuka runway repaired for funeral
Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Local
The Pukapuka Airport was re-opened after a member of the island’s community passed away suddenly in Rarotonga.
Man dead in Mauke
Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Local
A young man died in Mauke on Christmas Day, and police say a firearm was used in the incident.
Williams family reunite in Matavera
Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Local
Nearly 100 members of the Williams family have gathered in Rarotonga this week for an action-packed Christmas andNew Year reunion.
Animal cruelty angers activist
Friday 27 December 2013 | Published in Local
A long-time animal welfare campaigner has expressed fury at reports of livestock being left tied up in the blazing sun without shade or water.
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