National

Downtown lights up for Christmas

Saturday 22 December 2012 | Published in Local

What started as an idea to light up the Christmas spirit in Avarua businesses came to life on Thursday night.

Local

Mauke maire in calendar form

Saturday 22 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

A beautiful 2013 wall calendar featuring what makes the outer island of Mauke special could just be that special gift are looking for.

Outer Islands

Triad director says he's misunderstood

Saturday 22 December 2012 | Published in Politics

Triad Pacific Petroleum director Chris Vaile wrote a letter with a plea for a fair fuel deal and sent it on December 4 to Prime Minister Henry Puna, Finance Minister Mark Brown, Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen and Teenui-Mapumai member Norman George. Rasmussen asked Brown in parliament on December 10 whether he agreed with Vaile that the “Toa situation” should be legislated by parliament. Brown replied the government is bound by court conditions as to how much they owe Toa.

Politics

Cabinet on Christmas break

Saturday 22 December 2012 | Published in Politics

All cabinet ministers bar one are in the Cooks for the Christmas period.

Politics

Brown saw conflict of interest and acted

Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Economy

The Financial Services Development Authority Amendment Bill was passed into Cook Islands law last week.

Economy

Climate change finance too late for some

Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Environment

Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma visited Kiribati from November 6 to 8 and Nauru from October 29 to 31 to hold talks with their leaders and to learn more about their grave concerns about the impact of climate change. He reports on his findings – a sad outlook for the Cooks’ neighbours.

Environment

Appeal for fire victims raises $25,000

Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Local

The final tally for the Nikao fire appeal could reach over $25,000 once the final pledges are received.

Local

'Ask a local' to stay safe in the water

Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Local

Water safety expert Ron Bird believes the tragic drowning deaths of two visitors at Avaavaroa Passage last week was “totally avoidable”.

Local

Novelty in Africa

Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Local

When Prime Minister Henry Puna announced in parliament that he was travelling to Africa, I formed the immediate impression that it’s his curiosity and sense of exploration that is compelling him to go. However as expected, since his travels are under close scrutiny by every Cook Islander, he delivered us the line that he is going to bring home untold benefits.

Local

Christmas cheer for 175 children

Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Local

A list of 175 children who might not have got a Christmas present this year will have something to open on Christmas Day.

Local

Doomsday date wrong

Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Local

We are still here. Just another day in paradise!

Local

Te Vaerua glad of Xmas help

Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Health

Christmas is a time for giving and non-profit organisations in particular appreciate being remembered amidst the festivity hype.

Health

Kwai picks up where Tiare Moana left off

Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

The maiden voyage of Uma Shipping’s Tiare Moana did not go as smoothly as planned.

Outer Islands

Avana women cricketers spread the love

Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

The impressive Avana women’s cricket team celebrated their third place achievement this season with a trip to Aitutaki to share the cricketing love.

Outer Islands

Hands-on experience

Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Politics

Cook Islander Marino Wichman is back for university holidays and getting invaluable paid work experience with relevant government agencies.

Politics

New warning signs

Thursday 20 December 2012 | Published in Local

New warning signs will be erected at the Avaavaroa passage where two visitors drowned on Tuesday, December 11.

Local

Island gets 4.5 tonnes of 'food and love'

Thursday 20 December 2012 | Published in Local

The Assembly of God congregation are doing their bit to make sure everyone on the island will have a happy Christmas – by giving out 500 food hampers to those in need.

Local

Comfort and cheer from carols

Thursday 20 December 2012 | Published in Health

Led by Santa Claus – 30 carol singers from the Hospital Comforts group, Girls Brigade companies and members of the general public spread the Christmas cheer and lifted spirits at the Rarotonga hospital on Tuesday night.

Health

Half-term list 'ghoulish' says opposition

Thursday 20 December 2012 | Published in Politics

The government has paid for a list of its half-term record of achievements to be published in the media – which the opposition calls “political gibberish”.

Politics

Tender 'illegal' says opposition

Thursday 20 December 2012 | Published in Politics

The Opposition intends to call for a commission of inquiry into a Cabinet decision it believes was illegal.

Politics

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