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.
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.
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.
Saturday 22 December 2012 | Published in Politics
All cabinet ministers bar one are in the Cooks for the Christmas period.
Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The Financial Services Development Authority Amendment Bill was passed into Cook Islands law last week.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Local
We are still here. Just another day in paradise!
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.
Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
The maiden voyage of Uma Shipping’s Tiare Moana did not go as smoothly as planned.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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