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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.
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.
$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.
Mitiaro airstrip work complete
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Local
Urgent maintenance work has just been completed on the Mitiaro airstrip to allow Air Rarotonga to maintain its flights to the island.
Pukapukan local craft
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Local
Most women in Pukapuka know how to weave mats, hat, brooms, and fans.
Zumba supports Earth Hour
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Local
More than 70 people came along to a lunchtime Zumba class on Friday to celebrate Earth Hour.
Mokoero clears land
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Local
The Mokoero community on the island of Atiu, under the leadership of the Pu Tapere Mama Piri Touna, held a four-day working bee this month to remove the invasive Acacia trees around their community.
Davy Jones Locker to meet
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Local
The Davy Jones Locker Society is holding a meeting today to review two recent sea burials.
Hottie Yachties take on leaders
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Local
The sociable Hottie Yachties have a tough touch rugby game on their hands when they face the top of the table Bounty Hunters today at Nikao field.
Family health survey begins
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Health
Talking to women across the Cook Islands, as part of the Family Health and Safety survey is well underway.
Trades training for outer islands
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Outer island residents will have the chance to learn various trades in their own backyard.
BioPod for Pukapuka hostel
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The people of Pukapuka are moving with the times by installing an environmentally friendly wastewater treatment system as part of the upgrade of their hostel.
Black marlin in Aitutaki
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki fishermen Apii Kavana Junior and Brothers Ua ventured out to catch fish to supply residents and resorts last Thursdayand came back with a 445kg black marlin.
Roaring win for Arorangi Bears
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Aitutaki Sharks bit the Takuvaine Warriors, the Arorangi Bears clawed the Tupapa Panthers out west and the Eels managed to slip through the talons of the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles in the latest round of premier grade rugby union matches.
New laundry for resort
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Pacific Resort unveiled a new $150,000 laundry facility yesterday.
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