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Police praise flood victims' efforts
Thursday 12 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The Police Service has praised the efforts of individuals and business owners for using their initiative to secure themselves and their property during the night of heavy flooding on Monday.
ICI admits roads now in worse state
Thursday 12 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The state of Rarotonga’s roads has deteriorated further following this week’s heavy downpours.
Investigation focuses on MMR head's conduct
Thursday 12 April 2018 | Published in Environment
The investigation into Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia is about his conduct and has nothing to do with stealing, dishonesty or corruption, says Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas.
'State visit' well worth cost - Brown
Thursday 12 April 2018 | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown says the cost of last week’s state visit to New Zealand was justified by the benefits it will produce for the Cook Islands people.
Te Mato Vai project to cost more
Thursday 12 April 2018 | Published in Environment
Finance minister Mark Brown has admitted that the Te Mato Vai project will cost more than the $60 million that was first indicated.
Carpark wiped out in Muri deluge
Wednesday 11 April 2018 | Published in Weather
A substantial amount of land at Koka Lagoon Cruise site in Muri has been wiped away following the immense rainfall on Monday night.
Stormy weather in NZ cancels Jetstar flight
Wednesday 11 April 2018 | Published in Weather
Yesterday morning’s Jetstar flight from New Zealand was cancelled on Monday night (CI time) after a crew member fell ill, delaying the departure of the Airbus 320 aircraft.
Flash flooding leaves a big mess
Wednesday 11 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Most businesses located near the Avatiu roundabout were closed for business yesterday after flash flooding on Monday night left their properties with covered with mud and debris.
Govts blamed for flooding
Wednesday 11 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Local businessman Sam Crocombe has blamed current and former governments for the flash flooding that affected a number of businesses at the Avatiu roundabout area on Monday night.
Cook Islands can compete internationally
Tuesday 10 April 2018 | Published in Economy
Pacific Trade Invest Australia (PTI) says the Cook Islands has the capability to compete in the international marketplace.
Puna signals closer ties with NZ Maori
Tuesday 10 April 2018 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands investment policies and procedures are being reviewed to ensure that they are conducive to promoting “mutually-advantageous initiatives”, whilst also catering for this country’s cultural and environmental vulnerabilities, says prime minister Henry Puna.
Tight space at wharf calls for skilful manoeuvre…
Tuesday 10 April 2018 | Published in Local
There were a few anxious moments at Avatiu wharf on Saturday morning as the General Transport cargo vessel Layar Mas 291 had to squeeze in front of the Tiare Taporo to take on fuel.
PM to attend 'smart island' meeting in Spain
Tuesday 10 April 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna is expected to attend the Smart Island World Congress (SIWC) later this month.
Deep potholes pose serious risks for motorists
Tuesday 10 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) say they will start work on fixing the massive pothole which caused an accident in Titikaveka over the weekend, once the weather improves.
State visit 'huge success' – PM
Tuesday 10 April 2018 | Published in Politics
Last week’s state visit by a Cook Islands delegation to New Zealand saw more ideas progress in seven days than the Cook Islands have likely seen over the past four years.
It's rain, rain and more rain…
Tuesday 10 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Rarotonga was pelted with about 200mm of rain between Wednesday of last week and yesterday morning.
Conservation trust wins top tourism award
Tuesday 10 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Aitutaki Conservation Trust claimed the major prize in Te Vaka O Ru (TVOR) – Aitutaki’s version of the Vaka Pride competition, on Saturday.
Helping hand for fire victim
Monday 9 April 2018 | Published in Local
Ake Lewis’ Atupa house was reduced to rubble in February.
New CINCW head 'fantastic' choice
Monday 9 April 2018 | Published in Local
Outgoing Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) president Vaine Wichman said that the council has made a “fantastic” choice in her replacement, Rebecca Hosking-Ellis.
Atiuan woman of the month
Monday 9 April 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Matakana John was crowned as Atiu’s first Woman of the Month last Thursday.
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