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Solar system handover
Friday 18 January 2013 | Published in Environment
The controversial solar panels sitting on top of the education ministry building in Nikao will be handed over by the NZ High Commission today.
128 mm in two days
Friday 18 January 2013 | Published in Local
Prayers for rain were answered by the weather gods – to the tune of 128mm of rainfall over two days this week.
Corruption in our midst?
Friday 18 January 2013 | Published in Local
A few weeks ago I suggested publicly that the government should instigate a Commission of Inquiry to look into the failure of ministries and agencies to put out projects and jobs to public tender.
'Solar energy only going to get bigger'
Thursday 17 January 2013 | Published in Environment
Around 50 Cook Islanders now have a better understanding of solar energy technology after attending free public presentations yesterday.
NCEA literacy and numeracy stats wrong
Thursday 17 January 2013 | Published in Local
It’s the moment students have been dreading or eagerly anticipating – NCEA results are out.
'Floating man' still on island
Thursday 17 January 2013 | Published in Local
The illegal resident who was picked up by fishermen floating three kilometres off Rarotonga three months ago has still not left the Cooks.
Excellent exam news for dux
Thursday 17 January 2013 | Published in Local
Tereora College dux James Cargill was rapt when he discovered yesterday that he attained NCEA with excellence.
Two less stone fish
Thursday 17 January 2013 | Published in Local
There are two less stone fish in the Arorangi lagoon after these two monsters were destroyed at the weekend.
Trust enters third stage
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment
The Aitutaki Conservation Trust has reached the third stage of its ‘Keep Aitutaki Clean’ initiative.
Rain and rough seas for next few days
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Local
The tropical depression which was a potential threat to the Cook Islands has now moved south-eastwards and is not likely to get any closer to the southern Cooks.
NCEA results expected out this week
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Local
High school students awaiting their NCEA exam results – eagerly or not – are expected to be able to access them online this week.
Eftpos back up
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Local
Westpac Cook Islands Eftpos terminals were out of action around Rarotonga for two days last week, but the bank’s management said it is not an ongoing problem.
Fisheries officers catch paua smugglers
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Random baggage checks have found paua (clam) continues to be smuggled illegally out of Aitutaki to Rarotonga.
Giant clams on the move
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Don’t be alarmed – the giant clams in this photo by marine biologist Tina Weier are for a conservation project in Aitutaki.
Sharks face nervous wait
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Aitutaki Sharks’ participation in Rarotonga’s rugby league competition is hanging in the balance again this year.
New PI Centre director
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Economy
A new Pacific Islands Centre director has been appointed as Kazuyoshi Ogawa, who started his duties in December.
Solar workshop on today
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment
A free presentation on how solar energy systems work is being held for the public this morning.
Coral gardening a success
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment
A new coral garden off One Foot Island in Aitutaki is the outcome of a hatchery programme coordinated by the Ministry of Marine Resources.
Pacific bluefin down 96.4 per cent
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment
Pacific bluefin tuna stocks have declined an estimated 96.4 per cent, reveals the latest assessment just out.
Retreat develops agriculture pathway
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment
The agriculture ministry held a retreat last week to set clear guidelines for the future of the ministry and the industry.
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