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Cyclone brewing
Monday 21 January 2013 | Published in Local
A strong wind warning was in force yesterday for all northern Cook Islands waters and for land areas of Suwarrow, Nassau and Pukapuka as a tropical depression deepened and was expected to be upgraded to a category 1 cyclone today.
Educators pleased with exam results
Monday 21 January 2013 | Published in Local
Preliminary overall pass marks have been released for Cook Islands schools’ NCEA results.
Three water supply intakes reach 100%
Monday 21 January 2013 | Published in Local
The large amount of rain that fell over the last week has vastly improved water levels around Rarotonga.
Twins and multiples gather
Saturday 19 January 2013 | Published in Local
Young twins Uhain-Ngaru (left) and Haize-Hau take a moment to smile at the camera.
Tree damages Arorangi playground
Saturday 19 January 2013 | Published in Local
A large old flamboyant tree destroyed part of Arorangi School’s playground after falling in stormy weather on Wednesday morning.
Business mentors return
Saturday 19 January 2013 | Published in Local
A training programme will be conducted by returning business mentors in the first week of February.
Carter: NZ not involved
Saturday 19 January 2013 | Published in Local
The New Zealand High Commissioner has responded to a challenge from a reader to provide details on ‘Fingate’ – the alleged find of three tonnes of shark fins on a Chinese fishing boat in Cook Islands waters last June.
Emergency flight helped save lives
Saturday 19 January 2013 | Published in Local
An emergency medical flight was chartered at a cost of $20,000 to pick up patients in the northern group this week.
128 mm in two days
Friday 18 January 2013 | Published in Local
Prayers for rain were answered by the weather gods – to the tune of 128mm of rainfall over two days this week.
Corruption in our midst?
Friday 18 January 2013 | Published in Local
A few weeks ago I suggested publicly that the government should instigate a Commission of Inquiry to look into the failure of ministries and agencies to put out projects and jobs to public tender.
Bigger fish to fry with 'Fingate'
Friday 18 January 2013 | Published in Local
“Well it’s good news that fisheries officers from the Ministry of Marine Resources are finally enforcing the law in respect of Aitutaki paua [clam] poachers,” a smoke signaller writes in response to yesterday’s CI News lead story.
NCEA literacy and numeracy stats wrong
Thursday 17 January 2013 | Published in Local
It’s the moment students have been dreading or eagerly anticipating – NCEA results are out.
'Floating man' still on island
Thursday 17 January 2013 | Published in Local
The illegal resident who was picked up by fishermen floating three kilometres off Rarotonga three months ago has still not left the Cooks.
Excellent exam news for dux
Thursday 17 January 2013 | Published in Local
Tereora College dux James Cargill was rapt when he discovered yesterday that he attained NCEA with excellence.
Two less stone fish
Thursday 17 January 2013 | Published in Local
There are two less stone fish in the Arorangi lagoon after these two monsters were destroyed at the weekend.
Rain and rough seas for next few days
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Local
The tropical depression which was a potential threat to the Cook Islands has now moved south-eastwards and is not likely to get any closer to the southern Cooks.
NCEA results expected out this week
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Local
High school students awaiting their NCEA exam results – eagerly or not – are expected to be able to access them online this week.
Eftpos back up
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Local
Westpac Cook Islands Eftpos terminals were out of action around Rarotonga for two days last week, but the bank’s management said it is not an ongoing problem.
Private accommodators targeted
Tuesday 15 January 2013 | Published in Local
Titikaveka MP Selina Napa is emphasising a need for private accommodators to have access to water safety information.
Don't drop your cyclone guard
Tuesday 15 January 2013 | Published in Local
A warning was issued yesterday to stay prepared for cyclones this month – and for the next three months.
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