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Safety shelters are being reviewed after report
Monday 17 February 2014 | Published in National
Rarotonga’s cyclone safety shelters are vulnerable and new buildings may need to be found away from the coastline, says Emergency Management Cook Islands.
High level joint meet with NZ Ministers
Monday 17 February 2014 | Published in National
A mostly routine week for members of Cabinet will be followed by the high level Third Joint Ministerial Meeting in Aitutaki.
Bidding gets underway tonight in first-ever catalogue auction
Monday 17 February 2014 | Published in National
Bidding begin this evening in the first-ever BCA Catalogue Auction to be held at Beachcomber/BCA Gallery in Taputapuatea.
Cyclone Martin book underway
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in National
The newly formed Cyclone Martin Trust, in conjunction with Cook Islands News, has commissioned a writer to produce about 200 pages chronicling the devastation wrought in the northern group by Tropical Cyclone Martin 17 years ago.
New cop on the block in Raro
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in National
Getting the chance to return home to paradise eight weeks a year as part of your job doesn’t always come easy, but domestic violence prevention mentor Sergeant Stan Nikoro will be one of those lucky few.
Atiu students to get Crocombe funding
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in National
Atiu students are about to benefit from the Ron Crocombe Scholarship Fund.
Digicel ok with competition, says Brown
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in Technology
Digicel, the global telecom company interested in becoming the majority shareholder of Telecom Cook Islands - is aware of the Government’s intentions to open the market to competition, said Finance Minister Mark Brown.
Brazen spree in Puaikura
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in Local
Robbers broke into four neighbouring homes in Puaikura early Friday morning and stole valuables lying just metres away from where the occupants were sleeping.
Fuel tender decision delayed further
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in Local
Power authority Te Aponga Uira has still not decided on the winner of a major fuel storage contract, despite the current contract being due to expire in two weeks.
Two confirmed cases of dengue in Raro
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in Health
Public health officials have reported two positive cases of dengue fever in Rarotonga.
Digicel – what's the background
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in National
As speculation runs rife about Digicel’s move to buy Telecom Cook Islands, now is a good time to look at the telecommunication company’s background and reputation.
Bulldogs to host wild west Bears
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in National
Maintaining their winning ways will be foremost on the minds of the Titikaveka Bulldogs and Arorangi Bears when they go head to head in Titikaveka today.
Aged care facility urgently needed
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in National
Need for a dedicated facility for elderly people was highlighted at a meeting with international donors on Friday.
Top line up at Arorangi
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in National
Distinguished guests including Member of Parliament Teariki Heather, Queens Representative Tom Marsters and Puaikura paramount chief Tinomana Tokerau Ariki were among the proud Arorangi community at the village’s school prefect induction ceremony yesterday.
Direct funding the 'best way': Brown
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in National
Finance minister Mark Brown says direct budget support is the way forward for the nation’s development partners.
Hospital work to finish in March
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in National
Upgrades to Rarotonga Hospital should be completed next month.
Joint effort cuts youth offending
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in National
When it comes to youth offending, the police have been making headway more than the public know.
Atiu trip changed view of Pa Enua
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in National
Donor partners should feel more confident in the decision-making of outer island governments after a trip to Atiu, says an executive officer from the Pa Enua.
Tourists catch another biggie
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in National
Chalk up another monster yellow fin catch for what’s amounting to a big season for Rarotonga.
Book launch marks life of Papa Ron
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in National
Passionate words were expressed by speakers at the launch of Ron Crocombe: E Toa – a 650 page compendium of Pacific writings to celebrate his life and work – at USP yesterday.
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