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Te Mato Vai project underway
Saturday 19 October 2013 | Published in Local
The company that will manage the biggest infrastructure project ever undertaken by the Cook Islands government has been chosen and planning to get the Te Mato Vai project up and running has begun.
Fresh food
Saturday 19 October 2013 | Published in Local
Fresh ika mata was among the products on offer by the Ministry of Marine Resources at World Food Day yesterday.
Youth concert today
Friday 18 October 2013 | Published in Local
Young people will be singing and dancing in Avarua today to end a week-long holiday programme.
Sheraton project to be resumed
Friday 18 October 2013 | Published in Local
The derelict Sheraton Hotel is going to be refurbished under the management of Little Polynesian’s Sam Napa.
Workshops focus on women's rights
Thursday 17 October 2013 | Published in Local
Young Cook Islands women are discussing women’s rights this week in preparation for an upcoming conference in Rarotonga.
Demo query pawpaw exports
Thursday 17 October 2013 | Published in Local
The opposition Democratic Party is looking for answers from government on the status of plans to export pawpaw.
'Spot on' search and rescue
Wednesday 16 October 2013 | Published in Local
A search and rescue mission launched over the weekend in response to an alert from a yacht 150 miles northeast of Aitutaki has been deemed a false alarm.
Cookies go wild!
Wednesday 16 October 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands rugby league members (from left) cultural attach Ina Tapurau, Daniel Fepuleai, Tyrone Viiga and coach David Fairleigh get cosy with wallabies at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, England.
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.
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.
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.
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