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Contractors for light bulb project named
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Local
Two local contractors have been confirmed to install energy-efficient light bulbs in households on Rarotonga – but the energy commissioner said there is still room for others.
Overtaking driver crashes
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Local
A man who caused injury on Christmas day to another motorist while overtaking was sentenced in the High Court yesterday.
Hideki lends a helping hand
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Local
When Rarotonga-based Hideki Date visits his homeland Japan during his annual leave – it’s anything but a relaxing holiday.
Tourism a 'double-edged sword'
Friday 15 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Tourism is a “double-edged sword”, said vice director of the World Heritage Institute Ron van Oers at the second day of the four-day World Heritage Workshop on Tuesday.
Temporary licence for Coin Save
Friday 15 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Samoan-based franchise Coin Save – which was denied a licence to operate in the Cooks last December – has been granted permission to sell to businesses only.
Former director's case heard
Friday 15 March 2013 | Published in Crime
Sacked former director of immigration Kave Ringi has had his day in court, but the judge has reserved his decision until a later date.
CI World Heritage list drafted
Friday 15 March 2013 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands community leaders drafted a ‘tentative list’ of possible world heritage sites yesterday.
Domestic vs foreign affairs
Friday 15 March 2013 | Published in Local
A journalist asked me the other day–do you think this focus by the Prime Minister on regional and global affairs is a priority to our country? My simple answer was that it is not a top priority and PM Henry Puna is spending too much time on it.
Tupapa works top priority
Friday 15 March 2013 | Published in Local
After consultations betweenthe Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning and contractor, Landholdings Ltd, it has been decided that the schedule of Project City water works in Tupapa is a top priority.
Mongoose visit Happy Feet in Aitutaki
Friday 15 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Mongoose golden oldies club league masters’ players are still glowing with their Aitutaki tans after a weekend getaway to the outer island to rumble with the Aitutaki Happy Feet league masters’ team.
PM to energy summits
Friday 15 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The prime minister is going to Tonga and New Zealand next week for renewable energy summits.
Transnational nomination sought
Thursday 14 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The World Heritage workshop will close today, with an aim to have drawn up a ‘tentative list’ of possible world heritage sites in the Cooks – and the senator of French Polynesia is hoping it will be the start of an alliance between the two nations.
Man acquitted of receiving charge
Thursday 14 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The three justices of the peace who heard the three-day trial of a man accused of receiving a stolen camera have returned their verdict.
Cook Islands centre stage
Thursday 14 March 2013 | Published in Culture
It was a celebration of all things Cook Islands at this year’s Pasifika Festival.
National plan for aquaculture
Thursday 14 March 2013 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources released a national plan for aquaculture development yesterday.
Still a chance to solve crime
Thursday 14 March 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands faces the same problems with youth crime as other countries but has a better chance of solving it, says the high commissioner.
Mauke harbour land issue
Thursday 14 March 2013 | Published in Local
Mauke’s $2.5 million harbour was finally completed at the end of August last year – but disgruntled neighbouring landowners are now asking for compensation from the government.
Fundraiser for fire victims
Thursday 14 March 2013 | Published in Local
A radiothon fundraiser for victims of a house fire will be held today.
Let 'Fit Club' transform you
Thursday 14 March 2013 | Published in Health
The first Fit Club ‘Transformers Challenge’ has transformed its first group of challengers into more energetic people with the skills and tools to continue making a lasting healthy lifestyle change.
Minister inspects Mauke
Thursday 14 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Mauke’s plans for next year’s Manea Games are being inspected by the minister in charge.
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