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Garry on...
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Local
Thrill seekers including surfers and kite boarders grabbed their gear and headed for the water, on Saturday afternoon, to make the most of the moderate waves and high winds generated by the remains of Cyclone Garry.
Cyclone fizzles out
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Local
Fallen fruit, broken branches, and a few trees which blew over, were about the only damage visible after Cyclone Garry swept past Aitutaki at the weekend.
IT learning in Mangaia
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Local
Encouraging the older members of the community to embrace new communication technologies was the aim of a workshop that was held in Mangaia two weeks ago.
Seeing double
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Local
A number of twins – even a set of triplets – attended a special gathering to acknowledge sets of siblings on January 20.
By-election tomorrow
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Mangaia’s brush with Cyclone Garry won’t get in the way of the Tamarua by-election which takes place tomorrow.
PNG signs up for O3b
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Technology
Hot on the heels of the American Samoa service announcement last week, O3b has announced a deal with Digicel Papua New Guinea.
American phone scam affects Cooks
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Technology
A phone company in the United States put a temporary block on calls to the Cook Islands after customers were being duped by a phone scam.
Peer support for new Tereora students
Saturday 26 January 2013 | Published in Local
Young students starting at Tereora College on Monday can look forward to a proper welcome – from trained senior students who will help them cope with their first term at high school.
Graduates create 'talent pool'
Saturday 26 January 2013 | Published in Local
Cabinet Minister Mark Brown says the latest lot of six graduates from USP has created a “talent pool” in the Cook Islands that will boost future projects in the country.
Demand for a bite of healthy fisheries
Saturday 26 January 2013 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands fisheries are in a healthy state – so healthy that everyone else wants a bite.
Cooks' experiences beamed into Aussie living rooms
Saturday 26 January 2013 | Published in Economy
Four crew members from an Australian primetime television lifestyle show were in the country last week to make a programme about the Cooks.
Juvenile fish being taken by Western Pacific
Saturday 26 January 2013 | Published in Environment
Juvenile tuna are being taken in the Western Pacific which could affect overall fishing stocks elsewhere.
Islands brace for Garry
Saturday 26 January 2013 | Published in Local
Residents on Aitutaki and Nga Pu Toru were battening down yesterday in anticipation of Cyclone Garry.
Just in case
Saturday 26 January 2013 | Published in Local
CITC Mainstore staff board up the front of the Avarua store yesterday as part of preparations for Cyclone Garry which is expected to be out towards the east of Rarotonga this morning.
Emergency centre now activated for cyclone
Saturday 26 January 2013 | Published in Local
Police are working round-the-clock to keep watch over Cyclone Garry’s progress through the Cook Islands.
Cabinet prepares for Cyclone Garry fall-out
Saturday 26 January 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna is set to go to Manihiki for two weeks to visit his constituency – so long as severe Tropical Cyclone Garry doesn’t wreak havoc throughout the country.
Tax system under review
Friday 25 January 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands tax system is to be reviewed next month by an international financial body.
Alleged abuse victim told 'be strong'
Friday 25 January 2013 | Published in Crime
The lawyer of a man who denies beating up his partner says he has counselled his client about causing battered woman’s syndrome.
Garry threatens southern group
Friday 25 January 2013 | Published in Local
Cyclone Garry may be tracking to the northeast of Aitutaki overnight, however the Cook Islands Metservice is warning residents not to drop their guard.
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