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Tuk-tuks make it big
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Local
This week’s top 10 most popular stories on cookislandsnews.com ranged from a new mode of transport hitting the island to a dog attack ruining a leisurely bike ride.
Coalition option 'attractive'
Friday 16 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna aims for unity in the community Prime Minister Henry Puna says he is not ruling out any political options in 2015 – including working with the Opposition to form a coalition Government with the Democratic Party.
Convention centre plan takes step forward
Friday 16 January 2015 | Published in Local
Tourism Cook Islands has put out a call for contractors to look at the possibility of building a convention centre on Rarotonga.
Get on your bike and save the world
Friday 16 January 2015 | Published in Local
Become a clean, green, cycling machine and save in more ways than one by joining the 50 Days for 50 Years bicycle and walking campaign.
Bishop case nears closure
Friday 16 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The drawn-out investigation into One Cook Islands Leader Teina Bishop may finally be drawing to a close and a decision could be reached within two weeks, says Police Commissioner Maara Tetava.
Bad owners blamed for dog problem
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Local
Owners and not just their animals are at the root of ongoing problems with stray dogs on Rarotonga, says dog control officer Don Tua.
Concern at growth of dementia
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Health
As the population grows older, more cases of dementia are being diagnosed in the Cook Islands.
Relief in sight for hard-hit motorists
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Economy
Relief may be in sight for long-suffering Cook Islands motorists hit in the pocket by high fuel prices.
Still 'no go' on Sheraton site
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Local
The latest in a long line of plans to revive the derelict Sheraton Hotel is on hold until further notice.
Insurance company goes online
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Local
No matter where you are in the world you are, if it’s insurance you need, you can now check out the wide range of products and services offered by Tower Insurance right here in the Cook Islands.
Hotel saga goes back years
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Local
The Sheraton Hotel project dates back to 1987 when the Cook Islands Government signed a $52 million contract with an Italian bank.
Visitor has cure for island's pothole problem
Wednesday 14 January 2015 | Published in Local
A long-time visitor to Rarotonga is lending Infrastructure Cook Islands’ road works team a hand by sharing his knowledge of long-lasting pothole repair techniques.
Self-government party cost 'excessive'
Wednesday 14 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The year-long celebrations planned to mark 50 years of self-government in the Cook Islands should be cut back to just three months, says Opposition Leader William ‘Smiley’ Heather Jnr.
Chinese machinery big boost for outer islands
Wednesday 14 January 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
It was pretty much a case of ‘boys with their toys’ at Avarua Port yesterday as Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) staff took delivery of more than $6 million worth of construction machinery from China.
Aere mai ki te Rarotongan!
Wednesday 14 January 2015 | Published in Local
No te popira i teia pakau, te oake akaou atu nei matou te Otera Rarotonga i to to matou pia moe mama!
Work resumes on pipe project
Wednesday 14 January 2015 | Published in Local
Stage one of the Te Mato Vai project, trenching and laying of the new water pipes around Rarotonga is underway again after wet weather over the holidays brought work to a halt.
Researcher on trail of fallen soldiers
Wednesday 14 January 2015 | Published in Local
If you have a Cook Islands ancestor who died fighting in World War One, Jack Hayes would like to hear from you.
Vaka Marumaru Atua joins Waitangi commemorations
Wednesday 14 January 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands voyaging vaka Marumaru Atua and her crew will join Aotearoa in celebrating Waitangi Day on February 6.
Dog attack wrecks relaxing bike ride
Tuesday 13 January 2015 | Published in Local
What began as a relaxing ride in the sun turned to terror for two cyclists on Sunday when they were attacked by a pack of dogs in Avarua.
Guides learn about leadership
Tuesday 13 January 2015 | Published in Local
Here’s another snap from a successful camp attended by Cook Islands Girl Guides in Melbourne, Australia recently.
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