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Boer goat breeders get funding boost
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
Boer goat breeders on Mauke will soon be fencing in their stock, using money donated from the Indian government.
Project City road repair to be fast-tracked
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
Project City contractors are hard at work addressing the issues related to the dust and un-reinstated sections of roads as a result of the trenching and laying of the new water pipeline in the Avarua town area.
Young people on board for island's boat repairs
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
Boats on Manihiki are set to be refurbished in coming months, thanks to a grant from the Indian government – and local young people will be up-skilled in the process.
New computers given to Tereora
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
A group of altruistic New Zealanders have given up their time to bring over and install 25 new computers for students at the national college.
Sunday stopover
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
A large cruise ship carrying around 1700 passenger stopped at Rarotonga on Sunday, but passengers found plenty to do despite most stores being closed.
Anzac created an 'indelible bond'
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Local
Prayers of peace and the importance of ‘mateship’ were among the messages shared at the 98th Anzac Day dawn and civil parade yesterday.
Ministries unite for good health
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Health
The intermarriage of health, agriculture and education policy is helping the country draw closer to its goal of countering ill health through healthy eating.
Three-pronged approach to home-grown food
Friday 26 April 2013 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands needs to reduce food imports if it wants to have a chance at health and wealth, believes the agricultural ministry.
Delay for fund confirmation
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Local
The announcement of who will receive money from the Social Impact Fund (SIF) has been delayed, but confirmation is expected this month.
Opposition critical of health services
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Health
The opposition believes health services are lacking, despite optimistic promises made by the health minister when he came into power two years ago.
Cook Islanders served at Gallipoli
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Health
As ANZAC Day approaches many families reflect upon the service of Pacific Islanders in the New Zealand Army in WWI.
Select growers to focus on paw paw
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Ten growers have been handpicked by the agricultural ministry to focus all their efforts on paw paw.
A pensioner's view on tax
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Pensioners living in the Cook Islands receiving New Zealand superannuation have been surprised by the government’s announcement the pension has always been taxed.
Fiery chillies to be tested for fruit fly
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Economy
The agriculture ministry has managed to get New Zealand to accept frozen habanero chillies, but hopes fresh exports will be soon be declared fruit fly free.
Remembering Remuera
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Local
Remuera Rangi has been collecting newspaper clippings related to Anzac day for around four years.
Grandfather's Anzac service on the record
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Local
Remuera Rangi is proud of his grandfather serving in World War I – and now he has documentation to prove it.
Two parades to commemorate Anzac Day
Wednesday 24 April 2013 | Published in Local
Two Anzac Day parades will be held this Thursday to commemorate the bravery of men and women that fought in conflicts past and present.
NZ Te Reo revival lecture
Tuesday 23 April 2013 | Published in Culture
AUT professor Dr Hinematau McNeill will give a public lecture on the revitalisation of the New Zealand Maori language tonight.
Climate change funding crucial to Cooks
Tuesday 23 April 2013 | Published in Environment
A climate change financing roundtable held in Rarotonga recently found there is a lack of clarity in what funding is available for adaptation, mitigation and disaster risk reduction activities.
Unreturned bottles worth hundreds
Tuesday 23 April 2013 | Published in Environment
A local brewery that offers a cash reward to people who return their bottles estimates up to 4000 bottles remain unreturned each month.
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