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New contract brings cable project closer
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Technology
Avaroa Cable Ltd has announced the signing of a $1.2m supply contract with Australia’s Data Exchange Network to provide the Cook Islands with two state-of-the-art cable landing stations for the Manatua Cable.
18 year old guilty of arson
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 12-member jury delivered a guilty verdict on the arson case before Judge Colin Doherty at the High Court yesterday.
Road death toll rises to three
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
An Arorangi man has become the latest road fatality after his motorbike crashed at Ruatonga on Monday night.
Alcohol fueled road incidents lead to arrests
Tuesday 6 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Driving mishaps involving alcohol dominated the weekend incidents recorded by the Cook Islands Police Service.
Aunty Ake honoured for public services
Tuesday 6 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Ake Te Ariki Lewis dedicated much of her life to teaching and is well-known as a human rights advocate and community leader.
A fitting end to Te Maeva Nui
Tuesday 6 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The annual cultural festival officially closed yesterday with the pounding of drum beats echoing through the National Auditorium, along with cheers of elation and an impromptu show of dancing skills from Members of Parliament present.
Bluesky not fazed by govt plans
Tuesday 6 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
The major shareholder of Bluesky Cook Islands believes the company will maintain its dominance despite government’s plan to end the monopoly on the market.
A mast-erplan
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Construction company Raroweld has been commissioned to dismantle the Matavera Mast.
Public servant receives weighty honour
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Unakea Kauvai has carried enormous weight on his shoulders, in every role from treasurer of St Joseph's Cathedral Parish to chairman of the Airport Authority – but the greatest weight he carries is in a lesser-known capacity.
Quarter of a million non-green bottles, sitting in the landfill
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Published in Environment
As many readers are aware, Te Ipukarea Society, with the support of the Tourism Industry Council and Cook Islands Tourism authority, has recently launched an eco certification scheme for tourism operators.
Court case offers hope to woman
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Nara Pera had her retirement planned out.
Champion of the blue sea
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
A vision of remoted-operated sail drones mapping the Cook Islands is just one of the challenges ahead of the country’s new oceans champion.
Arson accused: I wouldn't say a lie
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Arson accused David Tonorio was playing video games at home on the night of the Friendly Mart fire, he says.
Hotel owner: Staff should work harder
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
If workers want an increase to the minimum wage, they should be more productive – or face being replaced with technology.
Price of drinkable water: $1 a day
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A household in Rarotonga could pay from $33 to $71 a month in water bills, government’s project management unit estimates.
No chlorine in your water
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
No chemicals have been used on the new water project, Te Mato Vai says. The project management unit and contractor McConnell Dowell are concerned some community members believe chemicals are currently being used for treatment of the water supply.
Barge reaches Bahamas
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The former Cook Islands barge once named Layar Mas is now docket at the Nassau port, in the Bahamas.
Cooks and Pacific lagging on health and water – UN
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Cook Islands and the rest of the Pacific will not be able to achieve any of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, warned a United Nations agency.
Mauke's 'magical' book house opens
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Outer Islands
Bookwork June Hosking used to hate reading, now she’s opened a library.
Are chiefs still relevant?
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Traditional leaders debated their own relevance on the last day of Te Koutu Nui conference.
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