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Pukapuka NZ claim Pacific Cup
Friday 25 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Pukapuka New Zealand proved why they were the Women’s Pacific Cup favourites after securing the title with an eight-wicket victory on Wednesday.
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.
Ports on cyclone watch
Friday 25 January 2013 | Published in Local
The government-owned entity monitoring the country’s largest port says it will respond as appropriate if Tropical Cyclone Garry passes through Rarotonga this weekend.
Teachers prepare
Friday 25 January 2013 | Published in Local
Teacher-only days were being held yesterday and today to allow teachers to prepare before a hectic school year.
International warning for Cooks' cyclone
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Local
The regional meteorological service has put an international warning in place for the southern Cook Islands, ahead of Cyclone Garry’s predicted arrival on Friday.
'Just be prepared' as Garry approaches
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Local
The latest cyclone predictions show Garry tracking towards Rarotonga and the met service says it could hit the island this weekend – but Emergency Management Cook Islands director Charles Carlson says use the time until then to prepare, not panic.
'Stay alert' says Red Cross
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Local
Stay alert is the message the Cook Islands Red Cross is sending to the community, as the risk of a cyclone arriving over the next few day’s increases.
Retailers roped out
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Local
Retailers have been unable to keep up with the high demand for rope as threats of a cyclone loom.
Safety strategy set
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Local
A meeting held to begin work on a new unified water strategy has been very successful, according to Inspector John Strickland.
Be smart, eat smart
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Health
Giving children a great start to the new school year and helping them form healthy eating habits for life, begins with a nutritious school lunch.
Strong start
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Placings at the NZ O’pen BIC Manly Sailing Club: TeAkaou Framhein 2nd under 15, 3rd overall Helen Johnson 5th overall Vanic Teina 1st open grade, 7th overall Tamarua Marsters 8th overall Martin Marsters 19th equal Young Cook Islands sailors have made a great start to their preparations for the Auckland Optimist Championships by placing highly at the NZ O’pen Bic competition in Northland.
New clerk of parliament
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Newly appointed parliamentary clerk Tupuna Rakanui signed his contract in front of staff and told them all must work together to achieve the goals of parliament.
Tamarua by-election next week
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Politics
It is less than a week before the Tamarua by-election in Mangaia, takes place on Tuesday.
Chamber - COLA 'outdated'
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Politics
The Chamber of Commerce said pay increases based on a cost of living adjustment are outdated and the government cannot afford them if pay increases are to be given on merit.
Te Kukupa bill comes out of police budget
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Politics
The balance of the $75,000 Te Kukupa repair bill is to be paid for out of the Police budget, says Finance Secretary Richard Neves.
Defibrillators boost water safety
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Economy
Providing an opportunity for members of the community to save lives is behind a donation of a defibrillator to the Cook Islands Canoeing Association.
Cyclone alerts issued
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Local
Residents on Palmerston and Aitutaki are preparing for the worst after a tropical cyclone alert was issued for the two islands.
Back to teach
Thursday 24 January 2013 | Published in Local
Pursuing a new career in education has brought Cook Islander Samantha Puati back home.
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