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Weather experts meet to improve climate services
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Weather
Weather experts from small island developing states in the Pacific have gathered in Rarotonga this week to look at improving climate services in the region.
New juice bar on Rarotonga
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local
Boost your health and get moving with a fresh juice or smoothie from the newest healthy juice bar on the island – the Kai Ora juice bar at Manu Manor in Tupapa.
Free transport for dog de-sexing
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local
A free pick-up service is being offered to dog owners in Arorangi who have been unable to get their animals de-sexed.
Govt slammed for 'passive compliance'
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Technology
Local businessman William Framhein is furious that the Government is allowing Telecom Cook Islands to pass into the hands of global telecommunications company Digicel.
Mangaia ready to launch Puna Plan
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Mangaia residents are making headway on preparations for the launch of the Mangaia Island and Puna Plans 2014-2018.
Govt criticised for stance on Telecom
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Technology
The Government will almost certainly be waiving its right to buy Telecom New Zealand’s majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands.
No tsunami expected in the Cooks
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Environment
No tsunami is expected in Cook Islands waters following an 8.2 earthquake in northern Chile yesterday.
TMV construction to start this month
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local
Construction on the $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project is scheduled to begin this month.
Govt pursuing shark fin matter: Puna
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local
The Government is seeking to have fines placed on a Chinese-flagged fishing vessel that was recently discovered to be in possession of shark fins.
VAT increase could be deemed invalid
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliament is waiting on advice from Crown Law on how to deal with an error that is believed to have occurred during the passing of the Government’s Value Added Tax increase on Monday.
SPREP gets new executive officer
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands woman Audrey Brown-Pereira has been appointed Executive Officer at the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).
Students to leave Pukapuka at last
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Education
Five students from Pukapuka are getting ready to leave the island on a five-day journey south to finally start their schooling at Tereora College.
Regional officials here for education meet
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Education
Government ministers and officials from across the Pacific are in the Cook Islands for a regional meeting on education.
Mother of two graduates in Manihiki
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Education
A mother of two girls celebrated with her families the award of a certificate in Early Childhood Education (CECE) from USP.
'Exhilarating' ambassador assembly
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Education
The experience was exhilarating! Sitting in front of an anxious crowd, waiting in anticipation to see how we would do.
Change at top for St Joseph's PTA
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Education
St Joseph School PTA chairman Carl Glassie has stepped down after four years in the role and been replaced at the AGM by William Taripo as chair.
Beer sworn in to Parliament
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Politics
James Beer was officially sworn in as Member of Parliament for the constituency of Murienua during yesterday’s opening session of Parliament.
Telecom CI shares sold for $23 million
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom New Zealand has entered into an agreement to sell its 60 per cent stake in Telecom Cook Islands to Digicel for about $23 million.
VAT increase sees Demos walk out
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Legislation to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from 12.5 to 15 per cent was passed yesterday during a raucous opening day of Parliament that saw the Opposition walk out in protest.
Client didn't know cigarettes were stolen: Lawyer
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on March 27 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short, who made the following judgements.
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