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PM takes in the White House
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna arrived in Washington DC early Sunday morning for the first leg of his international trip.
Demo Party meets
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party held its monthly central committee meeting last Thursday night.
Visitors revolted by smell
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Economy
An Australian couple’s visit to Rarotonga has been tarnished by the omnipresent putrid smell in Muri, allegedly emanating from a poultry farm in the area.
Drink driver disqualified
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro on June 13, who passed the following judgements: Alex Root Reed – who refused to undergo a breathalyser test in Avarua has pleaded guilty to the charge, following an earlier court appearance on May 17 where he entered no plea.
Water meters free of charge
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
Water meters are being installed at every property on Rarotonga as part of Project City, but the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) says these do not signal water will be charged for.
Website reveals offshore names
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
A website has been launched to make formerly secret information about offshore companies, including those in the Cook Islands, available to the public.
Toa project full steam ahead
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
Toa Petroleum expects a new swipe-card facility – which is still pending approval from the National Environment Service (NES) – to be up and running by Monday.
Arorangi students open food stalls
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
Arorangi School students are putting their entrepreneurial skills to the test this week, selling food to their peers, teachers and passers-by.
Petua pearl
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
The CI News article ‘Promoting industries with photos’ Saturday June 15, incorrectly credited an image of pearl jewellery to Liz Iro.
Public meeting for water safety
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
A community meeting about water safety will be held on Thursday at the Sinai Hall.
Grants empower girls and women
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
Girls and women across the nation have the opportunity to afford the cost of their education thanks to the Westpac Women’s Education Grants programme.
Project City makes progress
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
Project City is making progress, with just 700 metres of road still awaiting the laying of new water pipes.
$2000 for troubled youth
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa recently donated almost $2000 to the Future for Youth project.
Sand mining project going ahead
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service is satisfied T&M Heather’s sand mining project is no longer in breach of environmental standards, despite recent concerns over red soil.
By yoga teacher Diya Welland
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Health
With busy lives filled to overload of commitments, work, family and more, we seldom if ever take time to just be, calm the mind and enjoy the moment.
Athletes rising up the ranks
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Local
Sixteen Rarotonga Tae Kwon Do students went through a vigorous grading process on Saturday where they put on display their martial arts skills in order to attain higher Tae Kwon Do Ranks.
Hospital paediatric programme
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Health
General paediatrics is the next speciality to benefit from the visiting health specialists programme.
Improving weather prediction in the Pacific
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Technology
A climate scientist from the New Zealand Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) presented information on how weather is predicted in the Pacific on Friday.
Toa project still on hold
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A construction project at Toa Petroleum is still waiting approval from the National Environment Service (NES) after the work went ahead without a permit.
Meeting for Koutu Nui
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Culture
Strengthening the leadership roles of the Aronga Mana (traditional leaders) of the Cook Islands is the overall theme of this week’s three-day Koutu Nui conference starting tomorrow at the Pukapuka Hostel.
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