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$63M solution without a problem?
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National
A smoke signaller writes: “We are told we need Te Mato Vai because 60-70 per cent of the current water pipes are leaking.
Vaka TV case back before High Court
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Crime
An unresolved court case between an Australian investor and local television station Vaka Television has been brought back to the attention of the High Court.
Tuna report slams China
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Local
The issue of subsidies and its effects on South Pacific fisheries has once again crept up, with renewed concern according to a report by one regional organisation.
Toothbrush time!
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Local
The school bell signalling the end of morning tea break at Arorangi Primary School also means ‘toothbrush drill’.
Sharks set to attack today
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National
Sole outer islands rugby league team the Aitutaki Sharks will have all eyes on them this afternoon when they take to the field for their first match of the new season.
Murienua outcome less than two weeks away
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National
A hotly-anticipated by-election set for the constituency of Murienua is less than two weeks away.
Weather buoy will provide better data
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National
A buoy that monitors weather and water quality will be assisting pearl farmers in Manihiki.
TAU offers help to Tonga Power
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National
Power authority Te Aponga Uira is lending a helping hand to get power and lighting restored to homes in Tonga that were flattened by Cyclone Ian last month.
Dispute delays relief barge
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National
Hopes of a barge leaving for Pukapuka this weekend have been dashed by a last-minute disagreement over the cost of work materials.
BTIB offices also raided
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National
The offices of the Business Trade and Investment Board were raided by police on Wednesday.
More Bishop raids made
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Local
Law enforcement officials raided the office of Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament Teina Bishop on the same day his Aitutaki home was searched by members of local and New Zealand-based police forces.
Blessed farewell
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Local
Sister Celine plants a warm kiss on the forehead of a St Joseph School student during a special farewell ceremony for the former principal of the Catholic school.
Chamber proposing 50% local by 2015
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in National
A push is coming from the Chamber of Commerce to have local companies delivering all Cook Islands infrastructure programmes by the end of this decade.
Cooks seek to become fourth GOPAC nation
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in National
Cook Islands Parliamentarians, government officials, and Pacific region dignitaries gathered yesterday for the opening of a regional anti-corruption conference.
Toa customers advised to review rights
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in National
Vehicle owners affected by Toa Petroleum’s high-sulphur diesel over the past two months have the option of turning to the courts, says the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Unknown woman leaves gift at Avatea School
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in National
An unknown Good Samaritan delivered a hoard of learning materials to Avatea School on Monday.
Rotaract show their 'ngakau aroa' spirit
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in National
The spirit of ‘ngakau aroa’ was evident yesterday when local youth group Rotaract Club donated funds to various community groups on the island yesterday.
Tenders sought for airport solar work
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Environment
Local companies are being invited to tender for the construction of a large solar power system at Rarotonga International Airport.
Damage hot forum topic
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Environment
Damage being caused to the country’s environment was a hot topic at a major tourism gathering yesterday.
Pensions to go up from March 1
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Local
Keenly-anticipated increases to the pension and social welfare payments will be coming into effect at the start of next month.
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