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El Nino risk eases
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Environment
Rainfall should be near its usual levels across the Pacific over the coming three months, according to the latest release of the island climate update.
Coral seawall proposed for Kauvai section in Muri
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Environment
A piece of private land used to host Vaka Eiva Festival events in Muri is being developed into five studio units – complete with a covered coral seawall to protect it from further erosion.
Second in Miss South Pacific
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Local
Maine Purotu Kate Ngatokorua did her country proud at the Miss South Pacific Pageant on Saturday night where she placed second overall.
Stormy conditions batter coastline
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Local
Rarotonga residents can be forgiven for thinking a cyclone had hit the island early on Monday morning when winds gusting up to 100 kilometres and high seas had some coastal residents scrambling to tie down roofs and secure loose objects.
Fire appeal fun run raises $3150
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Local
The first of four events planned to raise money for families made homeless by four fires in Nikao raised $3150 on Saturday.
Boat on reef after call to clear port
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Taio Shipping director Tapi Taio is blaming the Ports Authority for a ‘silly’ decision that resulted in his long-line fishing vessel the FV Ana ending up on the reef at Avatiu yesterday morning.
Mitiaro supports shark protection
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Yesterday the island of Mitiaro joined in the growing movement of Cook Islanders who support the creation of a shark sanctuary in the entire Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Was Numa paid out?
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen asked during parliament question time last Friday whether it was true that recently suspended ministry head Donye Numa was offered a payout to ease her out of the job. Rasmussen said he had heard that Public Service Commissioner (PSC) Russell Thomas had offered Numa a severance pay cheque before suspending her from the Ministry of Infrastructure and planning top job on Monday.
Stronger rights for workers
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Politics
“Long overdue legislation” in the form of the Employment Relations Bill was passed into Cook Islands law yesterday.
Workers right better protected in new legislation
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The rights of workers are to be better protected in groundbreaking legislation that includes protections around maternity leave, discrimination and termination.
PM: We have nothing to hide
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna said the government has “nothing to hide” when deciding which company to grant a shipping licence to.
Schizophrenic dismissed without charge
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court on December 6 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tauii Solomon, who passed the following judgments:
35% foreign workers 'an error', says Marsters
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George has admitted he did not get the figures about foreigners making up 35 percent of the workforce from an official source.
Crash offender and victim disqualified
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Crime
The offender and the victim of an alcohol-fuelled car crash last month have been disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Commercial assessments in Muri and Avana
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Environment
A specialist team will be working with business owners during the next week to provide free expert assessments of on-site sanitation systems at businesses and accommodation providers in Muri and Avana.
Tereora seeks parent input for learning charter
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Local
Tereora College is currently asking three questions of its students, teachers and parents. Principal Bali Haque says they are asking the three groups who are involved in student education what they expect from each other and themselves, in order to develop a new learning charter for the school.
Avatea acknowledges student talents
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Avatea School community was overflowing with pride on Friday when the school held its annual prize giving to acknowledge the efforts of students during the year.
A clean shave for sick friend
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Local
A number one head shave replaced long blonde hair last week, as Liv Johnston from Matavera shaved her head as a fundraiser for a sick friend.
Te Kakaia grows parenting confidence
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Local
As the end of the year arrives, so does the completion of a number of contracts for employees of the Ministry of Education.
Seeking interest for visiting early childhood specialist
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Local
For Ainslie Duncan, a physiotherapist in the Cook Islands, early childhood development is something of a passion.
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