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Rescue shows value of first aid training
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National
The rescue of a dying elderly woman last week shows why tourism operators should put their staff through first aid training, says the Cook Islands Water Safety Council.
Kiwi brothers burst into haka to show respect
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National
Staff of Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruises were honoured on Monday when three young Kiwi boys performed an impromptu haka on the beach as a mark of respect.
Captain Tama's veteran proud of rescue
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National
A veteran member of Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruises says he is proud of the way his team handled the near-drowning of an elderly passenger last week.
Public questions costs of water project
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in National
The public had the chance to voice concerns about a major water infrastructure project in Rarotonga, in a meeting in Vaka Puaikura this week.
Mark of respect
Wednesday 22 January 2014 | Published in Local
Brothers (left to right) Reon, 5, Reeshan, 8, and Ropata Skeen, 13, stopped beachgoers in their tracks as they performed a haka at Muri on Monday.
Qualified Beach Hero
Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in Local
Tara ‘Captain Trouble’ Tairea (at back on right) says it was a team effort that saved the life of a 75-year-old Chinese woman last Friday.
Water charges 'likely' after five years
Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in Local
The government minister overseeing the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project said Rarotongan households will “likely” be charged if they use more than a pre-set amount of water every month.
Plea for books gets massive support from NZ
Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National
One mother’s plea for donations of books to restock her son’s school has received massive support, with a packed 20-foot shipping container of donated resources headed for Rarotonga from New Zealand.
December tourist numbers highest on record
Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National
Cook Islands visitor numbers last month were the highest for a December since records began 20 years ago, according to the Statistics Office.
Film Raro 'very successful', says finance minister
Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National
The Minister of Finance says he is “very keen” to see locally-made festival Film Raro find funding to return to the Cooks.
Filipino worker sent home
Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National
A foreign worker who said her employment contract was repeatedly violated was sent home yesterday from the Cook Islands.
Man threatens home with mystery weapon
Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National
A man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly entering a home in Rarotonga and threatening a man with a weapon wrapped in clothing.
PM observes renewable energy meetings
Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna is currently in the Middle Eastern city of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, where he is attending a series of meetings on renewable energy and other development issues.
Asbestos to be investigated in Pa Enua schools
Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National
Asbestos found in the air at a school in Rarotonga has sparked a larger investigation that involves every island in the Cooks.
'Show some vision'
Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National
Dear Editor, I want to comment on Norman George’s column, "What is missing from our economy" (CINews January 17).
Pukupuka barge set to leave soon
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National
A barge taking workers and heavy machinery to fix Pukupuka’s dilapidated airport is on track to leave in about three weeks.
Digicel could offer sponsorship deals
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National
Cook Islands sportsmen and women could be in for major sponsorship opportunities if telecommunications giant Digicel buys a majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands.
Puna travels to the Middle East
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna begins the week in the Middle East city of Abu Dhabi, where he is attending ‘The Blue Economy Summit’.
O3b launch to benefit local tourism industry
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National
Switching on O3b’s new high-speed internet in the Cook Islands could help attract more visitors to the country, says the head of tourism.
Te Mato Vai water consultations generates support and caution
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National
The first week of consultation meetings on the new water system project ‘Te Mato Vai’ have gone well with plenty of questions, but with each of the six meetings held so far giving their support in principle for the project.
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