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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.
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.
Nuku story-telling and theatrics
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Last Friday’s biblical pageant known as the Nuku drew together the community to commemorate the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands.
A great mariner laid to rest
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Master mariner Don Silk was laid to rest at sea yesterday evening, after a short service at Avatiu wharf.
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
Master mariner dies
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local
Master mariner Don Silk will be buried at sea this afternoon after passing away quietly at his home in Tupapa yesterday morning.
Don Silk gets his final wish
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local
The former secretary of The Davy Jones’ Locker Society will fittingly have his last resting place at sea.
PM backs new shipping service
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local
Prime Minster Henry Puna says the government granted a third shipping licence to Uma Shipping CI Ltd to maintain connections between all Cook Islanders.
Source of Snowbird fire identified
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local
Investigations into the cause of the fire that razed two local businesses in Arorangi are still ongoing.
Dominique Peyroux a Warrior
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local
Cook Islands international Dominique Peyroux’s NRL future has been secured after the interchange back signed with the New Zealand Warriors for the next three seasons.
Cyclone forecast 'not looking good'
Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Published in Local
The cyclone forecast for the Cook Islands is not looking good and people should start preparing now, says Emergency Management Cook Islands director Charles Carlson.
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