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Rising stars
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in Local
Young people are getting ready to raise the roof of Tereora College’s Princess Anne Hall with a concert on Friday.
Cyclone risk below average
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in Local
The Cooks is expected to fare well this cyclone season, though tropical cyclones will become more likely towards the end of the season.
Planning key to boost agriculture
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in Local
Agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu says the key to boosting agriculture output in the Cook Islands is individual planning by growers.
Spike in illness noted - report
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Local
A spike in influenza-like illness and repeated incidences of diarrhoea have been noted in the monthly health report from Public Health.
Piriariki Maao – the 'Queens Man'
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Local
Sergeant Piriariki Maao of the Avarua Boys Brigade Company salutes Queen’s Representative and Boys Brigade patron Tom Marsters who presented the young man with his Queen’s Award badge for outstanding voluntary service.
O3b satellite launch delayed
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Local
High-speed internet service O3b has delayed a launch of its second set of satellites due to a minor glitch – but Telecom is still aiming to launch faster internet next month.
High achievers!
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in Local
Seventy students from the University of the South Pacific (USP) were awarded qualifications yesterday during a graduation ceremony at the National Auditorium.
Taxi drivers still overcharging customers
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in Local
Some taxi drivers are overcharging customers, despite signing a memorandum of understanding to standardise fares in June.
Collecting rainwater could save millions
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in Local
A local businessman is saying the government could save millions of dollars in future infrastructure costs by assisting households to catch rainwater.
Wear it pink!
Friday 11 October 2013 | Published in Local
Pink was the colour to be seen in Avarua yesterday on breast cancer awareness day.
USP students graduate today
Friday 11 October 2013 | Published in Local
Seventy students will graduate from the University of the South Pacific in Takamoa today.
George blasts govt over Colagate inquiry
Friday 11 October 2013 | Published in Local
Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George has lashed out against the government for its progress in undertaking an inquiry into the ‘Colagate’ affair.
Mental Health Day
Thursday 10 October 2013 | Published in Local
Today’s World Mental Health Day focuses on mental health and older people.
Pa Enua call for purse seining ban
Thursday 10 October 2013 | Published in Local
The communities in the southern group islands are calling on government to ban all purse seining activities in Cook Islands waters.
March on!
Thursday 10 October 2013 | Published in Local
Arorangi Boys’ Brigade members practice their ‘slow march’ formation at their camp this week in the lead up to hosting the Founder’s Day celebrations and the 130th anniversary of Boys’ Brigade on Saturday at the Arorangi CICC mission grounds.
Opposition against proposed EU fishing agreement
Wednesday 9 October 2013 | Published in Local
The Democratic Party is strongly condemning plans by government to enter into a fishing agreement with the European Union.
Grey Power to fight 'back tax'
Wednesday 9 October 2013 | Published in Local
With placards drawn up and chants recited, pensioner activist group Grey Power is prepared to fulfil its vow of marching to parliament.
Officer still suspended
Tuesday 8 October 2013 | Published in Local
An officer charged with manslaughter in death of 16-year-old Pukana Piniata will remain suspended from the Cook Islands Police Service.
Decision deferred on fishing agreement
Tuesday 8 October 2013 | Published in Local
Cabinet has chosen to defer a decision on whether to take a proposed fishing agreement with the European Union to the next level of negotiations.
Cooks colour Down Under
Tuesday 8 October 2013 | Published in Local
Dancers of the Rarotonga/Melbourne Te Maeva Nui cultural team pictured with president of the Rarotonga Association George Nicholas and his wife Elizabeth before taking to the stage to showcase Cook Islands dance.
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