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Port workhorse back in business
Friday 17 May 2013 | Published in Local
The Port Authority’s tugboat, Toa, was put back in the water early Thursday after a brief vacation on the dock.
Picton Castle prepares for day trips
Friday 17 May 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Bookings are filling up for two day trips on the Cook Islands flagged sailing ship Picton Castle this weekend.
MMR looking for a pearl biologist
Friday 17 May 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Ministry of Marine Resources is looking for a couple bright minds to support a European Union-funded initiative that aims to develop climate change adaptation strategies for two key Cook Islands industries.
Candlelight walk for solidarity
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Health
The community is encouraged to join a candlelight walk this weekend to support those living with HIV and AIDS.
Social fund details released
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Health
The funding details of the Social Impact Fund recipients have been announced by the fund’s board chairman Danny Vakaroa.
Year-long projects gain grant funding
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Eleven year-long projects have been selected to receive grants from the Social Impact Fund.
CBC faces lawsuit over tax haven expos
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Economy
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, recently in Rarotonga to film a news mini-documentary on secretive tax havens, has been served a notice to sue by a prominent Canadian lawyer embroiled in allegations about his involvement in the shadowy industry.
Judge hears land cases
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Disputes over Cook Islands land are currently being heard by Justice Patrick Savage in the land division of the Cook Islands High Court.
Prizes for Anzac comp
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Local
Arorangi School Year 7 student Benjamin Tearii received his prize yesterday for coming third place in the Anzac essay and poetry competition.
Win prizes in aid of youth
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Local
Funds for a programme to help Rarotonga youth are being raised through a raffle with 15 spectacular prizes.
Water solutions for every household
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Local
The recent water shortage is a hot topic on Rarotonga, and Aquaflow Water Solutions is one company looking to provide solutions to low water pressure.
Students rewarded for Anzac essays
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Local
The New Zealand High Commission is visiting schools this week to acknowledge students that won awards for an Anzac essay and poetry competition – beginning with Arorangi Primary School yesterday.
New classes for Arorangi pupils
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Local
Arorangi School introduced three new classes for its students yesterday.
Generator glitch for TAU
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Local
A generator glitch caused a brief power outage for some parts of Rarotonga last Friday night.
Round 2 of netball games start
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The senior open one and two netball teams will kick start round two of the domestic netball season tonight at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao.
More cleaning needed for water intakes
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Concerns have been raised about the clearing of the island’s water intakes, but Water Works officer Adrian Teotahi says it is normal for debris to collect in the intakes’ filters after rainfall.
High Commissioner makes wife a Kiwi
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Local
For Leonie Carter, applying for New Zealand citizenship wasn’t about practical reasons.
Tahitian flight attendant gains NZ citizenship
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Local
Tahitian-born Rainui John Marsters received New Zealand citizenship at the NZ High Commissioner’s residence yesterday.
Patrol boat on dental mission
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands police patrol boat Te Kukupa, carrying health officials, left Rarotonga Friday on an unprecedented mission to examine the oral health of the north group population.
Bank manager turned business mentor
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Local
A Pacific business coach with connections to the Cooks is back on Rarotonga to help 10 people become better leaders.
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