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PM quiet on flight vote
Sunday 17 May 2015 | Published in Politics
The Aitutaki Business Association has had no response from Prime Minister Henry Puna or the leaders of the two other political parties to its calls for a national policy statement enshrining the freedom of people to fly to Aitutaki on Sundays.
Water tank plan a major success
Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Local
The water tank subsidy is proving highly successful, getting close to its target of 2000 customers and providing nearly 10 million litres of water storage.
Patrol boat 'born again'
Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Local
Flashing her new warning lights and siren, newly-refurbished police patrol boat Te Kukupa returned home to Avatiu harbour yesterday.
Cooks-flagged ship enquiry begins
Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Local
The cargo ship, Tuna 1 which was attacked earlier this week while sailing under the Cook Islands flag has returned to Turkey for investigation.
Te Kukupa life extended
Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Local
The return of police patrol boat Te Kukupa strengthens the Cook Islands’ capacity to protect its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) against illegal fishing.
Health silent on virus spread
Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Public Health Services staff have apparently been barred from talking to the media about the spread of mosquito-borne viruses on Rarotonga.
Green thumbs get funding boost
Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Environment
The 50th anniversary of self-government celebrations will have an abundance of local fruit and vegetables, rather than imported produce, should a new scheme succeed.
Knights of climate change gather at Pacific roundtable
Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Weather
In this new modern age the roundtable is no longer a place for knights but for decision makers to address the issues facing communities, countries and the globe as a whole.
Solar projects bring islands closer to sun-power target
Friday 15 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The sun has set on the visit by Cook Island and New Zealand politicians to the Northern Islands, but when it rose again today, Penrhyn and Manihiki were another step closer to 100 per cent renewable energy.
Sex offender in Rarotonga
Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Local
News of a convicted paedophile living on Rarotonga has sent a wave of unease across the island. The biggest concern for parents and the wider community, who have taken to social media to air their views and concerns, is the lack of notification from authorities of the man’s arrival on the island. “How do these people come in without any alarm bells ringing?” questioned one concerned member of the public sharing their concerns via a mass email. “Please pass around and watch out for your children,” wrote another email sender.
Hip-hop hit with dance-crazy kids
Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Local
The always-popular hip-hop classes for kids are back in full swing with practices taking place at the Top Shape Gym studio in Taputapuatea.
Young dancer hits hot form in Hawaii
Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Local
A young girl of Cook Islands descent nearly came out on top at the 2015 World Fireknife Competition on Hawaii’s Oahu last week.
Sun sets on solar project visit
Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The parliamentary delegation to the Northern Islands returned to Rarotonga yesterday, marking the completion of the Cook Islands Solar Project.
Storyboard gives new life to history of Takamoa College
Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism has unveiled the first of 20 storyboards at Takamoa Theological College.
Cooks flagged ship attacked
Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Local
A cargo ship sailing under the Cook Islands flag was attacked by an unconfirmed military aircraft on Sunday night, leading to one death.
New era of plentiful power opens up some questions
Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Local
It is now very apparent that the favour our mythical ancestor Maui Potiki did for us in ancient times was not enough.
We're fattest nation in the whole world!
Thursday 14 May 2015 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands has the highest levels of obesity in the world.
Tourism boost for Aitutaki
Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The possible cancellation of Sunday flights to Aitutaki hasn’t deterred tourism ventures for the island, recently dubbed as one of the world’s best places to swim.
Student makes history with air force career
Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Local
Seventeen year old Teora Paitai has made history by becoming the first school leaver from Rarotonga to be accepted into the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).
Captain Sai watches over our fisheries
Wednesday 13 May 2015 | Published in Local
Saiasi “Captain Sai” Sarau is back at sea this week observing a US purse seine vessel fishing for skipjack tuna in the Pago Pago region.
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