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Te Aponga CEO responds to power complaint
Tuesday 6 November 2012 | Published in Local
The chief executive of Te Aponga Uira has responded to a reader who complained about new electricity users having to pay for a power substation in their area.
Teachers' excellence recognised in awards
Monday 5 November 2012 | Published in Local
Rewarding teachers for the great work that they do every day is all part of the Cook Islands Teaching Awards.
New teachers for new year
Monday 5 November 2012 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Education has finished its teacher recruitment for 2013, managing to bring back six Cook Islanders who had been teaching overseas.
Tickled pink with Zumba fundraiser
Monday 5 November 2012 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) is ecstatic after receiving a cheque for $2505 from HSBC raised from Wednesday’s Zumba party.
Wicked fun, tricks and treats for Halloween
Monday 5 November 2012 | Published in Local
Children of all ages were transformed into fairies, fang-faced Draculas and all sorts of other scary costumes as Halloween festivities reigned last week.
Fire insurance assessments ongoing
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Local
The ongoing investigation into last Thursday’s blaze in Arorangi by Tower Insurance will have no deadline pressure.
Kids 'adorable'
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Local
A fresh group of Global Volunteers has returned to the shores of Rarotonga over the past few weeks.
Seafarer and friend farewelled to sea
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Local
Mariner Don Silk was farewelled by a crowd of around 250 people who gathered at Avatiu wharf on Thursday evening to pay their last respects.
PM back in time for parliament
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna flew to New Caledonia yesterday afternoon to attend a technology conference.
More power for Manihiki
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Local
The nearly 300 residents on the outer island of Manihiki have had their daily power supplies increased to 18 hours from 12 hours as a result of the two boats delivering fuel to the outer island last week.
Grand opening for jetty
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Local
Vaka Puaikura went all out yesterday to celebrate the opening and blessing of the island’s newest jetty.
Writer to writer Don Silk, author
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Local
This tribute was contributed by New Zealander Graeme Lay, a writer, editor and friend of Don Silk. Lay has spent over 20 years visiting and writing about the Cooks, including two young adult fiction books centred around One-Foot Island. He also wrote the text to Ewan Smith’s coffee table book The Cook Islands.
Call to get tested for HIV/STIs
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Get tested is the message to the community of Rarotonga. Over the next two weeks free and confidential HIV/STI testing is taking place across the island.
New bridge at market
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Providing cruise ship patrons with safer access to the Punanga Nui market is one of the reasons behind the installation of a new bridge crossing behind the Avatiu port.
Aitutaki and Atiu sevens side ready to rumble
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Araura Enua players and supporters stopped traffic during yesterday’s team parade prior to the official opening of the annual Sevens in Heaven tournament. 12110129
40 jobs in Aust
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
As many as 40 Cook Islanders could be leaving the country to pursue seasonal work opportunities in an Australian meat processing plant.
Sky TV reception under threat
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
The future of Sky TV is looking doubtful in the Cook Islands.
New reclamation seawall tenders called
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Companies hoping to secure the tender for a sloped seawall designed to protect the new reclamation next to Punanga Nui Market will be able to apply from next Wednesday.
Get your cyclone supplies sorted
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Cyclone season officially started yesterday – but people have already started to prepare.
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