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TMV pipes to be reused
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Pipes removed in the remedial project will be recycled here and in Fiji. The pipes being replaced as part of the remedial work in Rarotonga’s multi-million dollar water project will be recycled, says the project management unit.
Fraud-accused bailed after spending month in prison
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Court decision prompted by mental health assessment.
Drug charges may change
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Drug charges against two men alleged to have been drug dealing in Rarotonga could be amended.
Tessa Temata's life celebrated
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
As the wind blew and the rain fell on a sombre Thursday morning, the extraordinary life of Tessa Temata was celebrated and honoured by those gathered at Ngatipa, the official residence of the New Zealand High Commissioner in Rarotonga.
Air NZ flight is cancelled
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy
Today’s Air New Zealand flight NZ60 from Rarotonga to Auckland was cancelled yesterday due to a crew shortage.
Bad weather keeps several ships waiting offshore
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Strong winds and rough seas continue to prevent the cargo ship Olomana from berthing at Avatiu.
Singers bring cheer to island's hospital patients
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
With Christmas fast approaching, Rarotonga’s stores and businesses are humming with activity.
Christmas weather predicted fine
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Mostly fine weather is predicted for the Christmas period, says Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari.
Revenue expectations high
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Tax gains will boost result, says Finance Minister.
PM dodges bullet on pageant question
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has refused to be drawn into a debate on the country’s well-known pageant dispute.
Culture staff finally receive their pay after four-year wait
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Culture
Staff of the Ministry of Culture who were owed thousands of dollars in payments since working at the 2015 Te Maeva Nui Festival had their prayers answered yesterday.
Fatal crash reinforces safety plea
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Police have been hit hard by this week’s tragedy.
One dead, one critical following fatal road crash
Wednesday 18 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
A young woman has died and another is in critical condition in hospital after a road crash in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
In touch with our history of voyaging
Wednesday 18 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Justice Simona (left) and Brisbane Simiona with part of the bow of Vaka Takitumu at Monday night’s opening of the Cook Islands National Museum/Runanga Pakau exhibition, “Voyaging Vaka of the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands stars in Paris contest to name 'exoplanets'
Wednesday 18 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weather
The names of more than 110 sets of “exoplanets and host stars” named in the IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaigns were announced at a press conference in Paris on Monday – with a Cook Islands star and planet among them.
Voyaging history on show
Wednesday 18 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Museum exhibition recalls proud vaka revival. The opening on Monday night of a Cook Islands National Museum exhibition called “Voyaging Vaka of the Cook Islands” was an overwhelming experience for Vaka Marumaru Atua captain Sam Timoko.
'No boat, no panic,' says CITC
Wednesday 18 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Chicken quarters run out, but still lots of ice cream. There is no need to panic or worry about delays in getting pre-Christmas food supplies landed on Rarotonga says Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC).
Rules hit northern transport
Wednesday 18 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
Shipping service unable to provide mass transport to the northern pa enua. Cook Islanders travelling from Rarotonga to Pa Enua in the Northern Group for the Christmas holidays will have limited options for getting there.
24-hour curfew for Tex Mart suspects
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The two teenage boys charged with aggravated burglary in relation to the Tex Mart Betela break-in remain under a 24-hour curfew.
Fire brigade donates fireproof overalls
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Brigade has donated a set of new fireproof overalls to the newly-formed Aitutaki Volunteer Fire Brigade.
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