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Sighs of relief as cargo ship docks
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Prime Foods managing director Daniel Forsyth was one local retailer who breathed a sigh of relief when cargo vessel Olomana finally docked on Sunday morning.
Ringing tills bring cheer for retailers
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The tills have been ringing and local retailers and shoppers singing in the lead-up to Christmas.
Safety campaign starts badly
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Drink-driving and crashes on first night of annual safety push.
Driving under influence becomes even more costly
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Police were called out to several drink-driving incidents and motor vehicle crashes overnight on Friday, in a busy start to their annual festive season road safety campaign.
Chemicals claim wrong: Henderson
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Anti-chlorine group and government are at odds over alleged stream pollution.
School fires prompt security review
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islands Investment Corporation will decide whether to use private enterprise or in-house service.
Reunion a cause for celebration
Monday 23 December 2019 | Published in Culture
If you happened to pass by the Rakahanga hostel on Thursday at 11am, chances are you heard the singing of the Anguna-Poroi family as they reunited under one roof.
Project aims to prevent costly floods
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Bridge project to cost $3.6 million Widening will improve drainage system says Tapaitau.
Changes modernise board memberships
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Economy
Amendments to the governing structures of the Cook Island’s State-Owned Enterprises have been modernised after a long-awaited update.
Visitor hails Australian office plan
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Frequent visitor to the Cook Islands Cate Walker has acknowledged the set-up of the Australian High Commission office in Rarotonga.
Cargo vessel finally in port
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy
There would have been sighs of relief around the island yesterday morning when the event everyone had been waiting for - arrival of the cargo ship Olomana, finally happened. The vessel, which had been unable to enter Avatiu Harbour because of bad weather, docked at around 9am.
Working together as leaders of real change
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
So many of our people are doing their best to reduce their eco-footprint.
Penrhyn boat trip still unconfirmed
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Former Penrhyn MP Wilkie Rasmussen is looking forward to spending Christmas in his home island this year.
Jet leaves with no passengers
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy
The Air New Zealand jet which arrived from Sydney yesterday morning pictured on the tarmac at Rarotonga International Airport. Its scheduled flight to Auckland was cancelled.
Police hit organised crime
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Success of a combined operation strengthens resolve to target drugs. Six people in the Cook Islands and New Zealand have been charged with offences involving drugs and a gun.
Decision: Will ship stay or will it go?
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
It’s company’s call as to whether Olomana will move on. Shipping companies faced with long delays caused by bad weather make their own decisions about moving vessels on to other destinations.
Tropical disturbance no threat says Ngari
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands is safe from a tropical disturbance system which yesterday was located near Samoa, says the Meteorological Service.
Beachside burglary-accused admits string of charges
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
One of two male teenagers charged with a number of significant beachside thefts and home burglaries has pleaded guilty.
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.
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