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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Chamber - COLA 'outdated'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The Chamber of Commerce said pay increases based on a cost of living adjustment are outdated and the government cannot afford them if pay increases are to be given on merit.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.
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.
Judge Judy now a dame
Wednesday 23 January 2013 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands’ newest judge was made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year honours list.
Justice Hingston retires
Wednesday 23 January 2013 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Chief Justice Tom Weston announced yesterday that Justice Kenneth Heta Hingston has retired as a High Court land judge.
Garry threads through Cooks
Wednesday 23 January 2013 | Published in Local
Regional weather forecaster Fiji Metservice is predicting Cyclone Garry will not cross any land area in the Cooks.
Hero warns of danger
Wednesday 23 January 2013 | Published in Local
A man who saved a young man from drowning yesterday is warning residents and tourists alike to be aware of dangerous waters.
Salvage underway
Wednesday 23 January 2013 | Published in Local
T&M Heather workers did their best yesterday to salvage the wreckage of the FV Ana ahead of the heavy wind and rain expected this weekend.
Brown in debate
Tuesday 22 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Minister of Finance and Economic Management Mark Brown has weighed into the debate surrounding the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for public servants.
Finance minister addresses COLA
Tuesday 22 January 2013 | Published in Politics
There has been some recent debate and commentary on COLA being provided to public servants in the Cook Islands.
Minister dismisses George's 'peacocking'
Tuesday 22 January 2013 | Published in Economy
Independent MP Norman George has written a letter to the editor asking the government to come clean on a “huge budget blowout” to the tune of $250,000.
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