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Old dog, new tricks!
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Environment
There was a minor case of teaching an old dog a new trick at the Avatiu western harbour yesterday when one of the island’s most experienced local fishermen Pupuke Robati (right) caught his first albacore tuna by trolling.
Community asks seabed mining questions
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Environment
Members of the public questioned the environmental impact of mining seabed minerals at a meeting on Thursday evening.
Public urged to respect by-laws restricting Manuae paua catches
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) would like to raise public awareness about the restrictions on taking paua (giant clams) from Manuae island as there appears to be some confusion as to what daily takes and quantities are allowed.
MOIP team off to China
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Local
Officials from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning will be travelling to China to discuss Rarotonga’s $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project.
Officer charged with manslaughter
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Local
A veteran police officer has been charged with manslaughter in the death of 16-year-old Pukana Piniata.
Rauti King and Queen!
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Local
5-year old Brielle Hansen and Arama Nicholas patiently wait for their time to shine in the spotlight of the Avarua School biodiversity carnival on Thursday morning.
World Teacher's Day
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in National
Teachers the world over are commemorated today.
Students to debate seabed minerals Sunday
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in National
Seabed minerals will be the topic of a debate between young people at the auditorium tomorrow.
Non-performing loans and closures
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in National
Development economist Vaine Wichman has worked extensively throughout the Pacific and Cook Islands as a development economist.
A good time for Bite Time
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in National
Fresh, healthy, inexpensive, all local and dairy-free is the motto at Bite Time.
Education conference next week
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in National
The first-ever national conference organised by the Ministry of Education will be held next week.
Pacific ports authorities to meet
Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Ports Authority is proudly hosting the 38th annual Pacific Maritime Transport Alliance (PMTA) Conference in Rarotonga from 16-18 October.
Pue fishermen receive new gear
Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in National
Fishing equipment worth $2400 was blessed at the Pukapuka Hostel yesterday.
Takitumu School celebrate with new sign
Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in National
Takitumu School was awash with red as the school and community donned their anniversary t-shirts in school colours yesterday.
Tax hikes and corruption allegations: stand out features of this government
Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in National
In its three years in office this government stands out because of two things; the allegations of corruption it faces and tax increases.
Sick pilot strands holiday goers
Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in National
Being forced to spend an extra six days in Rarotonga is a bonus for a trio of Australians, but not without a little headache.
Takitumu tunes!
Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in Local
Takitumu School teachers and mamas enjoy their part in the performances at the school yesterday for their 50th anniversary celebration.
Govt reports $8m surplus
Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in Local
Government has announced an operating surplus of almost $8 million for the last financial year.
Tax changes 'proposed', insists ministry
Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in Local
The omission of one word on a government-produced information sheet on proposed tax policy changes raised the ire of the Cook Islands business community yesterday.
Pukapuka community raises $168,000
Friday 4 October 2013 | Published in National
The Pukapuka community raised around $168,000 last Friday, to be used for their new accommodation unit in Rarotonga.
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