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Transport on PM's agenda
Friday 17 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Transport arrangements for Pa Enua residents to attend Te Maeva Nui celebrations is high on Prime Minister Henry Puna’s agenda on a short trip to Tahiti.
Protest march targets purse seine fishing
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Local
A protest march against purse seine fishing Cook Islands waters will be held in Avarua on Friday April 24.
Demo conference endorses coalition with OCI
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Newly-elected Democratic Party leader William (Smiley) Heather says the party’s conference this week provided overwhelming endorsement for the party’s continued coalition with the One Cook Islands Party.
Passionate teacher aids work hard for certificates
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Education
Teacher aids from all over Rarotonga have launched into study towards a certificate in teacher aiding this week.
Not guilty plea means assault case adjourned till late July
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Politics
A total of nine people charged with assault appeared before the High Court and Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru on Thursday, April 9.
Super fund members given choice of investments
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has adopted a new statement of investment policies and objectives (SIPO), which will provide fund members with choice in terms of investment.
Puaikura celebrates new learning centre
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Local
Vaka Puaikura has celebrated the opening of a new learning centre dedicated to the preservation of Cook Islands cultural heritage.
Drink-driving charges land 12 in High Court
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Crime
Twelve traffic-related cases were brought before Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru in the High Court on Thursday, April 9.
Training course boost for border security
Wednesday 15 April 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The New Zealand Government has brought Cook Islands officials who carry out Customs work in the outer islands to Rarotonga this week for a week-long training course on Customs processes and reporting.
Maire industry takes step forward
Wednesday 15 April 2015 | Published in Local
An island council delegation from Mitiaro flew to Rarotonga to meet yesterday with Japanese Ambassador Yasuaki Nogawa and the First Secretary of the Japanese Embassy in Wellington, Reki Katoaki.
Learning centre aims to preserve cultural heritage
Wednesday 15 April 2015 | Published in Local
The custodian of a new learning centre filled with national treasures hopes the project will preserve the cultural heritage of the nation for generations to come.
Fisheries revenue exceeds $10 million
Wednesday 15 April 2015 | Published in Local
Over $10 million in fisheries revenue has been collected by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) for the financial year to date.
Faster broadband transforms service
Wednesday 15 April 2015 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands continues to roll out its new high speed broadband internet services via O3b’s satellite network, with the service being launched in Atiu, Mangaia and Aitutaki recently.
Mile a minute about to meet worst enemy
Wednesday 15 April 2015 | Published in Local
A rapidly-growing vine that is smothering trees and plants all over Rarotonga could be under control in a few years, thanks a combined effort to fight its unrelenting spread.
Petrocean addresses fuel pipe concerns
Wednesday 15 April 2015 | Published in Local
Developers of the controversial plan to construct an over-the-reef pipeline on Rarotonga are working to address public concerns about the proposal.
Sheraton gets the green light – again
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Local
Developers of the Sheraton hotel have finally given the green light to government that they are ready to revive the derelict Vaimaanga site.
'Fresh start' Demos to choose new leader
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Local
A new leader of the Democratic Party is expected to be chosen by the end of today, marking a ‘fresh start’ for the party.
Teachers take turn as students
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Education
Teachers from 13 local schools stepped away from their chalkboards and became students for two days last week as they took part in the Pacific Literacy and School Leadership Programme.
Voyagers honour peace fleet leader
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Voyaging Society has paid tribute to newly-knighted Sir Peter Williams for his role 20 years ago in protesting against France’s nuclear tests in the South Pacific.
Time now to decide about water treatment
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Local
Over the past few years I have often written a column in this paper giving my opinion on various matters under the heading ‘Fox Shots’ a name conceived by publisher John Woods.
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