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New financial services ease life Cash in, cash out, cashed up
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
From money-lenders in Aitutaki to money-changers in Muri, there growth in the numbers of tourists and expat workers is bringing with it more financial services.
What's good for people is good for the planet
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Published in Environment
There is a growing demand from consumers in the Cook Islands for businesses to be more environmentally friendly.
Unique software to help public
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Technology
The Ombudsman’s Office is promising to deal more quickly and transparently with public complaints, as it goes live with new computer systems.
Where do the turtles come from?
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Drive for new research to better understand endangered sea turtles, reports Anneka Brown.
Wheelie bad thief owns up
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The owner of a red Honda Wave motorbike got a big surprise, coming out to discover the bike was there – but both wheels were gone.
Just a spoonful of metal makes the machine go down
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The new industrial glass crusher was damaged in its first run thanks to negligence at a Rarotonga resort.
PMs challenged to broach climate change
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna has announced he will visit his Australian counterpart in Canberra this coming week.
Vote-buying allegations rear 'ugly' head on Atiu
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
By-election campaign turns ‘unpleasant’ again, reports Rashneel Kumar.
Men convicted of bar brawl
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Three young men were convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $50 each for being involved in a nightclub fight in Avarua.
Man's mission to desex and assist island's cats
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The nursery rhyme tells of the seven wives with seven cats – but Date Hideki has gone one better.
PM: Same-sex ban must comply with Constitution
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Criminalising same-sex relationships may clash with the Constitution, the Prime Minister acknowledges.
Koutu Nui says no to chemicals
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Deputy prime minister says new water system will allow households choice to buy or boil or treat their own water.
Learning from experience
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
District nurse Amy Henry has seen the pain of loved ones who need care.
Families out of pocket as builder declared insolvent
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Company’s lawyer questions whether there will be much left for unsecured creditors. Anneka Brown investigates.
Rehearsals for tomorrow's Tereora College prizegiving
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Tereora College Year 9 students Ngametua Tuakana and Ngaoa Emmanuela were relaxed at their prize giving rehearsal yesterday afternoon and are looking forward to the annual event tomorrow morning.
Inspiring farewell for man and dog
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Bear the dog climbed into the van, so excited was he to bid farewell to his dying owner.
Getting ready for climate crisis
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Cook Islands has been granted $1.6 million to expand ongoing work on climate change related projects and programmes.
Violence no laughing matter
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Comedian Tofiga Fepulea’i plays his most serious role this month – a starring role in Cook Islands’ White Ribbon campaign.
Stephen Lyon's message to New Zealand: 'I'll be back'
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
For the past year, Pacific Divers director Stephen Lyon has been being working towards the goal of becoming the New Zealand National Party candidate for the South Auckland electorate of Botany.
Resorts welcome the pink dollar
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Tourism operators are opening their arms and their doors to same-sex couples.
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