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Machinery 'gift' raises questions
Tuesday 3 February 2015 | Published in Politics
In the wake of more than $6 million worth of heavy machinery being handed over to the Cook Islands by the Government of China last week, questions are being asked about the motives behind the generous gifts.
Students mark their success in AUT course
Tuesday 3 February 2015 | Published in Education
Sixteen students celebrated their graduation from the third offering of the Graduate Certificate of Business (Project Management), on January 26 at Manuia Beach Resort.
Fishing deal may be long-term
Tuesday 3 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The Ministry of Marine Resources hopes a historic bilateral purse seine fishing arrangement between South Korea and the Cook Islands worth an estimated $4 million will turn into a longer term partnership.
Tariff training sheds light on tricky issues
Tuesday 3 February 2015 | Published in Local
Fourteen people involved in import and export industries around Rarotonga spent two days last week being brought up to date with how to process tariff classifications correctly.
Assault charge brings 12 months' probation
Tuesday 3 February 2015 | Published in Crime
The High Court on January 29 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata, who made the following judgments:
Invasive fruit fly now wiped out
Tuesday 3 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The invasive Oriental fruit fly has been eradicated from the Cook Islands.
Aircraft visit sparks cyclone memories
Tuesday 3 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The visit by a Royal New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules transport aircraft to Manihiki last Thursday was the first in over 17 years. The purpose of the visit was to fly in New Zealand and US Army personnel to conduct a reconnaissance of the island in preparation for an exercise later this year.
Bank sale concerns
Monday 2 February 2015 | Published in Economy
Some Westpac Cook Islands customers say they are considering cancelling their accounts, following last week’s announcement that the bank’s Cook Islands operations will be sold to Bank of South Pacific Limited.
Cycling selfies rolling out
Monday 2 February 2015 | Published in Local
Get cycling and selfie snapping and be in to win in the 50 Days for 50 Years campaign ‘selfie competition’.
Minimum wage panel wants your ideas
Monday 2 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The Minimum Wage Review Panel has produced an Issues Paper for public consultation.
Bishop still waiting for some answers
Monday 2 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Sitting with Teina Bishop at Aitutaki Village, it is hard to imagine that 12 months ago today the New Zealand Serious Fraud Office were conducting a raid on his home in Aitutaki.
PM takes knife to travel budget
Monday 2 February 2015 | Published in Politics
VFebruary will be a month of budget planning and tightening the belt for Cabinet, as the Prime Minister announces it is time to cut down civil list spending.
Waitangi walk, run
Monday 2 February 2015 | Published in Weather
Today’s Run No 1804 will celebrate NZ’s Waitangi Day (Feb 6).
December sets visitor arrivals record
Monday 2 February 2015 | Published in Economy
A total of 10,176 visitors came to Cook Islands in December, creating an arrivals record for the month.
Course benefits Mangaia's elderly centre
Monday 2 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Over the last two weeks Matangaro Teina and Teresa Aratangi of the Te Ngari o Ngairi e Rua centre for the elderly in Mangaia have been on Rarotonga soaking in information during Te Kainga Psychosocial Rehabilitation Day Programme.
Induction ceremony a blast
Monday 2 February 2015 | Published in Local
Members and supporters of the Filipino community dressed to the nines as the Club Philippines Raro (CPR) held its induction ceremony at the Staircase Restaurant last week.
Leaders up for a challenge
Saturday 31 January 2015 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education
Newly-inducted Nukutere College head boy William Thompson-Katuke and head girl Teremoana Tetava know they are in for a challenging year of leadership, but say they are up for it.
Mosquito virus confirmed here
Saturday 31 January 2015 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health
Seven cases of the chikungunya virus have been confirmed on Rarotonga and the wider community is urged to destroy potential mosquito breeding sites to prevent an outbreak.
All hands on deck in Murienua
Saturday 31 January 2015 | Written by Supplied | Published in Politics
The people of Murienua got down and dirty for the good of their community last weekend, urgently cleaning out the Muri a Vai to improve the health and safety of their homes.
More ships to call – when they can
Saturday 31 January 2015 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is set to see an increase of cruise ships in the harbour this year as Tourism Cook Islands targets the potential wealth they can bring to the islands.
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