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Retailers in for pricing check-up
Thursday 15 May 2014 | Published in Local
Internal Affairs will be soon be carrying out visits to make sure retailers are labelling their products with the correct prices.
TAU upgrade for renewable energy
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Environment
Te Aponga Uira says one of the main reasons it is carrying out a power station upgrade is to cater for Rarotonga’s gradual transition to renewable energy generation.
More burglaries reported to police
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Crime
More than $1500 in cash and goods were stolen over the weekend.
Don't rush into deep sea mining – expert
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Environment
Pacific Island countries have been warned to take their time and weigh up the risks before issuing their first licences for seabed minerals exploration.
Mystery surrounds local Telecom investors
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Technology
Details are sparse about the latest local consortium to submit an expression of interest for the purchase of shares in Telecom Cook Islands.
CIP plans local pension increase
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Local pensions would be given another boost by a victorious Cook Islands Party, says Finance Minister Mark Brown.
Bishop: Pensions should be tax-free
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Politics
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Marine Park campaign begins
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands Marine Park Steering Committee has kicked off its campaign this week to promote the Marae Moana Marine Park.
New fire fighters make their mark
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Local
The timing couldn’t have been better for the formation of Rarotonga’s newest volunteer fire fighting brigade.
Health ministry wants water treatment
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Health
Chemical disinfection continues to be a preferred method for supplying potable water to households, despite a Government decision not to include it as part of an upgrade of Rarotonga’s water supply infrastructure.
Deep sea minerals workshop today
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local
A deep sea minerals workshop focusing on the financial aspects of mining is kicking off today at the Rarotongan Beach Resort.
New Zealand ex-cop may be deported
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Crime
A New Zealand ex-cop who has remained in the Cook Islands after serving jail time for drug offences may be deported.
Vaima fire investigated, Tupapa fire 'suspicious'
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local
Detailed investigation of last week’s fire which destroyed popular restaurant Vaima began yesterday, with the participation of investigators from a New Zealand-based insurance company.
Bishop helps find Telecom investors
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Politics
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International Nurses Week celebrated
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Nurses Association will join in the commemoration of international nurses week this week to celebrate nurses and their achievements.
New head for Price Tribunal
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local
Tatiana Burn has been appointed as President of the Price Tribunal by Internal Affairs Minister Nandi Glassie.
Fishers urged to respect FAD rules
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources is urging fishers to be responsible in their use of Rarotonga FADs (fish aggregating devices) after two were found damaged last week.
BTIB audit report nears completion
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local
The Audit Office has completed the field work in its investigation into the Business Trade Investment Board.
Call for safe driving at TMV sites
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Local
A letter published in the Cook Islands News about an alleged case of dangerous driving has angered the Secretary of Infrastructure.
War survivor visits Cook Islands
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Local
Temperatures of minus 30 to 50 degrees are hard to imagine for anyone living in the balmy Rarotonga climate, but 89-year-old Ken Briggs can never forget experiencing them as a seaman on board a British destroyer escorting Artic convoys.
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