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Chinese come to aid of stricken ship
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands inter-island shipping vessel was towed to Penrhyn by a foreign fishing vessel after developing an engine failure during her northern island voyage.
Beer to be sworn in today: Clerk
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Despite a protest from Prime Minister Henry Puna, the Clerk of Parliament is insisting that James Beer can be expected to take the oath of office during today’s opening day of parliament.
Action-packed week for Cabinet
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Politics
The first session of Parliament for 2014 begins today in what is being guaranteed to be an action-packed affair.
Same margin for fuel companies
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Local fuel importers are regulated to ensure they make the same profit margin from their wholesale transactions, says the industry watchdog.
Another swimsuit shoot on Aitutaki
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki’s stunning lagoon has provided the backdrop for another glamorous swimsuit shoot which is sure to draw more attention to the Cook Islands.
Air NZ underwrite shouldn't be 'politicised'
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Tourism Minister Teina Bishop says Leader of the Opposition Wilkie Rasmussen is “politicising” the recently-signed airline contracts between the Cook Islands and Air New Zealand.
Airline contracts 'reckless': Opposition
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Politics
The Opposition Democratic Party says locking the country into two four-year contracts with Air New Zealand to provide long-haul flights is an “illegal” and “reckless act”.
Lift in maternity leave payment
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Increasing the minimum wage means private sector maternity leave pay will be going up by $40 per week.
Govt back-tracks on vege tariff cut
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Import tariffs on seasonal vegetables originally slated for removal as part of Government’s sweeping tax reforms will now remain in place.
Want to fix furniture?
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Education
Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute has a couple of courses coming up that will be of interest to do-it-yourselfers and would-be linguists.
Tereora food fest a success
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Education
Crowds came out in full force to support Tereora College’s Food Festival yesterday.
Oral health, umu and soccer win
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Education
Arorangi School has been buzzing with exciting events from students learning to make an umu to being proactive about brushing teeth and this week – winning the boys’ primary school soccer competition.
Earth Hour is here again - tonight!
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Environment
Every year Earth Hour organisers encourage people around the world to turn off their lights for one hour and tonight is the night.
MMR catch verification questioned
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Environment
A former fisheries director says the Ministry of Marine Resources has not proven it has adequate catch verification systems in place for its proposed quota system.
Sad let down for family building home for mother
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Local
Building a new home should be an exciting and wonderful experience but for Lena Walton it has been stressful and she wants to warn others to avoid what she has gone through.
Zika outbreak may be slowing
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Health
Health officials believe an outbreak of the zika virus in Rarotonga and Aitutaki is starting to lose traction.
Spruced up hospital wing opens
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Health
Rarotonga Hospital’s newly renovated outpatients wing was officially opened at a formal ceremony yesterday, with a large crowd on hand to celebrate the event.
Water project offers key lessons
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Valuable lessons can be learnt from the mistakes made during a major rainwater harvesting project in the Northern Cook Islands, a new report says.
Pacific Parliamentary staff attend workshop
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliamentarians from across the region joined local officials at a professional development workshop held in Rarotonga yesterday.
Solar system to cover big area
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Environment
A massive new solar power system being built beside Rarotonga Airport will be the size of several house sites and comprise 3800 panels.
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