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College redevelopment plan takes shape
Tuesday 5 January 2016 | Published in Education
Redevelopment planning for Tereora College is beginning to take shape and will be ready for public comment early in the New Year.
Fire raises hydrant fears
Tuesday 5 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
There are fears over the lack of working fire hydrants in the Avarua Maraerenga area after a midday blaze last week partially destroyed a flat in the area.
Inquiry vessel is sunk
Tuesday 5 January 2016 | Published in Local
The infamous fishing vessel at the centre of allegations of bribery against a former Minister of the Crown was sunk off Aitutaki at the end of last month.
Towing to sea option for broken-down ships
Thursday 31 December 2015 | Published in Local
Ports Authority lawyers are working on getting the owners of two immobile vessels in Avatiu harbour to sign liability indemnity agreements.
Island rangers honoured
Thursday 31 December 2015 | Published in Local
Suwarrow National Park Rangers, Harry and Vaine Papai have been awarded a Quality and Excellence Award for 2015 in recognition of their services as caretakers for Suwarrow.
Student packs textbooks with pride
Thursday 31 December 2015 | Published in Education
Travel and Tourism graduate Tarita Willis has finally been able to pack away her textbooks.
Mauke TV problems not Bluesky's
Thursday 31 December 2015 | Published in Local
A Mauke resident blaming Bluesky for television problems on the island should direct their complaints to the island council, a Bluesky spokesperson says.
Busy year for NZ High Commission
Thursday 31 December 2015 | Published in Local
The year 2015 has been truly memorable for New Zealand’s relations with the Cook Islands, says New Zealand High Commissioner Nick Hurley.
Blaze brings loss to family
Thursday 31 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A family lost some of their valuable belongings after a fire destroyed a kitchen and storeroom at a flat in Avarua yesterday.
We could all be rich, says PM
Wednesday 30 December 2015 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna ended his working year with assurances that Cook Islanders can become amongst the richest people in the world per capita from harvesting of the country’s fisheries and seabed minerals resources.
Safety investment always a good thing
Wednesday 30 December 2015 | Published in Local
Any investment and distribution of safety equipment to the right people is always a good thing, says Cook Islands Water Safety president Brent Fisher.
'Grab bag' could be a lifesaver
Wednesday 30 December 2015 | Published in Local
Local fishermen will soon benefit from $50,000 worth of safety gear under the Ministry of Marine Resource’s (MMR) “Safety at Sea” programme.
Hot stuff in the world of dancing
Wednesday 30 December 2015 | Published in Local
Fifteen year old Jeralee Vaimatina Isabelle Galeai is the 2015 first runner up champion in the annual Intermediate Polynesian Cultural Centre World Fire Knife Championship held earlier this year in Oahu, Hawaii.
'Unique outage' caused data disruption
Wednesday 30 December 2015 | Published in Local
A seven-hour disruption to Bluesky’s internet and mobile data service last week was caused by a “unique outage” on the O3b powered internet service, a company spokesman says.
Student is top class…
Wednesday 30 December 2015 | Published in Education
Cook Islander Sieni Tiraa from Matavera has graduated from the Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Tourism Management.
Gloomy outlook for year's end
Wednesday 30 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
If the weather forecasters are right, rain could put a dampener on New Year’s celebrations on Thursday night.
Conflict of interest issues need real work
Wednesday 30 December 2015 | Published in Local
This year more than $100,000 of taxpayer’s dollars has been given to companies with a clear conflict of interest with government agencies, and Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas says it highlights deficiencies in the application of government procedures.
Boost for visitors
Tuesday 29 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Christmas is the season to be jolly. And for the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation, it’s ringing true.
Time to celebrate
Tuesday 29 December 2015 | Published in Local
Rarotonga has been celebrating earnestly every day for the past couple of weeks with birthdays, weddings, unveilings and even a christening.
Another piggery set to be closed
Tuesday 29 December 2015 | Published in Environment
A pigsty causing environmental problems in Ngatangiia could be closed down shortly.
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