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Man says he was wrongly named in drugs case
Monday 7 October 2013 | Published in Local
A Cook Islander named in the bail conditions of a recent drugs case says he had nothing to do with the case and wants to clear his name.
Eye-catching coconut
Monday 7 October 2013 | Published in Local
Olive Willie, his brother TJ and cousin Dani show off the rare coconut found by their grandfather Isia Williams last week.
New tips on power bills
Monday 7 October 2013 | Published in Local
Energy efficiency tips will now be a part of the Te Aponga Uira (TAU) power bill distribution.
MOIP team off to China
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Local
Officials from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning will be travelling to China to discuss Rarotonga’s $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project.
Officer charged with manslaughter
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Local
A veteran police officer has been charged with manslaughter in the death of 16-year-old Pukana Piniata.
Rauti King and Queen!
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Local
5-year old Brielle Hansen and Arama Nicholas patiently wait for their time to shine in the spotlight of the Avarua School biodiversity carnival on Thursday morning.
Takitumu tunes!
Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in Local
Takitumu School teachers and mamas enjoy their part in the performances at the school yesterday for their 50th anniversary celebration.
Govt reports $8m surplus
Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in Local
Government has announced an operating surplus of almost $8 million for the last financial year.
Tax changes 'proposed', insists ministry
Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in Local
The omission of one word on a government-produced information sheet on proposed tax policy changes raised the ire of the Cook Islands business community yesterday.
Tender for stationery
Thursday 3 October 2013 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Education is inviting suppliers to bid for bulk school stationery and consumables for all the schools in the Cook Islands.
Let's dance!
Thursday 3 October 2013 | Published in Local
Six young professional dancers are jetting off to Japan to showcase Cook Islands culture on the international stage.
Demos petition by-election results
Thursday 3 October 2013 | Published in Local
The Democratic Party has formally petitioned the results of last month’s Murienua by-election.
Shake it mama!
Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in Local
Zumba team leader Takaroa Wright shows low impact Zumba can be fun as she shakes a tail feather at the Are Pa Metua to celebrate the International Day for Older Persons.
Muri-Avana pilot project a success
Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in Local
It has been just over a year since the very first installation of a new domestic sanitation system under the Waste and Sanitation Improvement (WMI) Programme took place in the Muri-Avana area.
Assert rights to skipjack fishery: MMR
Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in Local
The secretary of marine resources says now is the time for the Cook Islands to assert its rights to the ‘relatively healthy’ skipjack tuna fishery.
Tauae house fire
Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Local
A late night fire on Friday has left a home in Tauae partly burnt.
Clothing store targeted by burglars
Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Local
Two Avarua stores were targeted by burglars at the weekend including a clothing store where over $2000 worth of stock was stolen.
Winning design
Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Marine Park logo competition winner and marine park advocate June Hosking (centre) with finance minister Mark Brown and her mother Here Allan with the winning entry that comprises of different elements representing sustainability for now and for our future.
Plans to reduce NZ pension tax
Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Local
The government is proposing to lower the tax rate it applies to New Zealand-paid pensions collected in the Cook Islands.
Takitumu celebrations!
Monday 30 September 2013 | Published in Local
irst Takitumu School principal Tautara Purea (centre) and his wife Tekura took part in the joyful church service at the Cook Islands Christian Church in Matavera which marked the beginning of anniversary celebrations for the school yesterday.
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