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New iPads for Aitutaki school
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Local
Twenty iPads and two projectors have been donated to a local primary school by a German tourist.
Govt gives Samoa $10K
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Local
The government presented their promised donation of $10,000 to the Samoan community to help the victims of Cyclone Evan.
Reggae act plays at Rehab tonight
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Local
International reggae artist Spawnbreezie is performing in Rarotonga for the first time tonight.
FR on a mission for health
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Health
The Fitness Revolution gym in Nikao unveiled its new name and $20,000 worth of gym equipment as part of its commitment to getting Cook Islanders moving for healthier lifestyles.
Netbooks for Tongareva
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The island of Penrhyn greeted the Minister of Education, Teina Bishop, secretary of Education, Sharyn Paio and Education staff when they arrived in Penrhyn on Monday morning.
Better connections for visitors
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Technology
Visitors to the Cooks can now connect better to home as a prepaid card is now available preloaded with text, calling and data credit.
Earth Hour powers down
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Environment
This year’s Earth Hour saw less reduction in power usage than in previous years, but organisers are happy with the outcome.
Super trawler Cooks-bound?
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Politics
One of the world’s largest super trawlers is predicted to be moving towards the Cooks from New Zealand but authorities here say it is not licensed to fish.
$1.3 million for airport upgrades
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands has received help from Europe to make the country’s airport runway safer.
Public lecture on 'dangerous' military plans for the Pacific
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Economy
An American professor will give a public lecture today about plans to militise the Pacific.
Accused 'accidentally' hit victim with chair
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on March 21 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who passed the following judgments: Turi Natini – was meant to appear on call-over after being charged with assaulting a female but did not show up to court.
Paua poached in protected area
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Environment
Inconsiderate thieves are ignoring the raui rules in Vaka Takitumu and pillaging dozens of paua (clams) in the protected lagoon area including those being cultivated in cages to rejuvenate the depleted stocks in Muri.
PM welcomes energy boost
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Environment
Prime Minister Henry Puna has welcomed the earmarking of $635 million for renewable energy development projects in the Pacific.
$635m to fund Pacific energy
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands will receive part of $65 million from New Zealand to be shared between Pacific islands to develop energy efficiency projects – and it seems there is plenty more to go round.
Students expelled for drug use
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | Published in Local
Five young students have been expelled and four suspended from the national college after being caught smoking marijuana during a school morning interval.
Te Vaerua plans next project
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | Published in Local
Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services has opened a new clinic in Arorangi, and the next step is to create a hydrotherapy pool for patients.
Renovation for museum
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | Published in Local
The Museum at Takamoa is undergoing renovations that will cost more than $30,000.
India gives to 'grass roots' groups
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Fifteen Cook Islands grass roots organisations have been successful in getting project funding from India.
Turtle encounter for students
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The school children of Aitutaki enjoyed a day on the Ootu Peninsula looking at the island’s baby turtles and learning about turtles and their nests recently.
Pacific in 'energy tug-of-war': PM
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands is seeking US$41 million from donors to help with the country’s ambitious green energy initiatives.
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