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Rescued tourists praise Ports staff
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
Ports Authority staff are being praised for being at the right place, at the right time to rescue a tourist who was swept out to sea.
Youthline service restored Tuesday
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
The Youthline text service has been restored after New Zealand counsellors could not reply back to text messages sent by Cook Islands young people.
Country lacks quorum: 4 ministers abroad
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
As of now there are four Cabinet ministers out of the country.
Community on seabed board
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
Five community members have been appointed for the next three years to sit on an advisory board to the Seabed Minerals Authority.
Swift response to Avatiu fire
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Local
Quick thinking neighbours and quick response by local fire authorities resulted in a shed fire being contained before it reached the home of Aue Rakanui on the back road in Avatiu.
Double purpose for Singapore trip
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Local
Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters is in Singapore for a transport meeting – and while there will check out equipment which could be used in the country’s seabed mining project.
Ships get Hawaiian names
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Local
Vessels formerly owned by Reef Shipping have had Hawaiian name changes by new owner Matson South Pacific.
Support for nurse training
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Nursing School is receiving strong support both here and overseas to help it come into fruition.
USP launches 6-year plan
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Local
The University of the South Pacific launched its new strategic plan for the next six years.
Remove levies: restaurants
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Restaurant Association has made a submission on tax recommending import levies removed or reduced on seasonal fruit and vegetables, pork products and sugary drinks.
Meeting for Matavera community
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Local
Signs directing people to safety in the event of a tsunami are incomplete in Matavera, said local resident and Chief of Fire Nga Jessie.
Heading back to Uni
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Local
With the new university year about to begin a number of Cook Island students are saying goodbye to their family and friends again.
'It's going to blind someone'
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Local
Roadside cleaning contractors with brush cutters acting irresponsibly around motorists was a hot topic of conversation in parliament on Friday.
Entrepreneurs hard at work
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Local
Coming up with new and innovative business ideas has been part of the school day for the Business Studies students at Tereora College.
Young Entrepreneur Scheme begins
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Local
Young entrepreneurial minds started on their pathway to becoming successful business people on Friday.
Cooks part of Pacific plan review
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce and private enterprises had their voices heard in an effort to better shape the Pacific.
Searching for family links
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Local
British man Gordon Holdgate is hoping to find out more about the lives of his great grandparents who were based in the Cook Islands in the early 1900s.
St Joseph's prefects appointed
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Local
St Joseph School appointed its student leaders in a morning mass on Friday.
Water supply off Turangi to town
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Local
If you live between Turangi and Avarua – your water will be turned off for approximately three hours from 8.30 this morning.
MMR releases licence list
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources has released figures on licence numbers and revenue a day after being questioned in parliament on lack of regular and clear updates to the public.
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