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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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Articles by Utopia Support
India Grant Fund invites applications
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Local
THE INDIA Grant Fund (IGF) has once again opened its doors for Cook Islands applications to receive grants funded by the India government.
Generators make trip to power station
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Local
New generators were transported from the Avatiu Wharf to the Avatiu valley power station yesterday– the first three of five generators which will strengthen the reliability of the Rarotonga power supply.
Accident victim flown home
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Local
A woman in her early thirties has been flown to New Zealand for emergency medical treatment after a road accident last Sunday involving the driver of a jeep which smashed into her motorcycle.
NZ gang rumours played down
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Local
Police say talk that a New Zealand gang is considering setting up in the Cook Islands is merely that – an allegation.
Family wants assault case appealed
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Local
The family of a teenager who was attacked and beaten here are relieved to know that police can appeal the outcome of the recent case and take steps to see “justice processes done properly”.
Football coaching course for local mentors
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Football
Sixteen Cook Islands’ participants took part in the New Zealand Federation (NZF) Youth Level 1 Coaching Course at the CIFA Complex in Matavera last week.
The mind boggles
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
Is this the same Ruth Horton who wrote in some months ago suggesting that Motu Tapu be made into a waste facility? The mind boggles.
Vacuum away the algae
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Last Friday evening we drew water from the lagoon to complement that from our reserve tank in a pool filling operation.
Trevor Pitt for prime minister
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In May last year in a letter to your paper, I predicted that “nothing will be done about the [Aitutaki Sunday] flights because there is no political will to do anything” and while saying that I respected the Prime Minister Henry Puna for running the long-promised referendum. “The politicians have their tails between their legs on this issue”.
When is a Cook Islander not a Cook Islander?
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Opinion
Te Tuhi Kelly says the answer to his question is when he/she is NZ Maori. This is the first of a two-part opinion piece.
Are we a failed democracy?
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Opinion
Norman George - lawyer Critical matters of State not to be messed with
Sunday flights referendum:
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Opinion
Wilkie Rasmussen – Cook Isands News columnist A necessary abuse of democracy Banning Sunday flights has been on the calling cards of some Aitutaki people.
Action to save graves promised
Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Local
New Zealand television viewers were shocked this week by a Seven Sharp news report on the erosion of the Rarotonga graveyard known as the Brych Yard Cemetery.
Internet trickery returns
Monday 15 February 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
Looks like Bluesky is up to Telecom Cook Islands tricks again, with massive unexplained internet usage charges. How do we stop Bluesky stealing our megabytes each month?
NZ gangs scouting for a chapter or a new HQ
Monday 15 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It has been rumoured for months that New Zealand gangs have been scouting Rarotonga to set up a chapter or new HQ. I think we have all seen people walking around at the market and driving around displaying their patches proudly.
Engineered wetland' suggested
Monday 15 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is interesting to note that the tourism industry is advocating the establishment of a reticulated sewage system [at the cost of the taxpayers] as a solution to the Muri situation.
The EIA 'process' is slow and slug-like
Monday 15 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, What a welcome sight to see the Minister for Agriculture and Environment Kiriau Terepu finally come out of hiding to shed some light on the plight of our land and sea.
Tax case adjourned again
Monday 15 February 2016 | Published in Politics
Strickland Motors Ltd did not appear at the Cook Islands High court again last week after being summoned for tax offences.
Aere e te taeake
Monday 15 February 2016 | Published in Local
The rich, interesting and fulfilling life of the late Cook Islands artst Ian George will be celebrated on Wednesday in a memorial ceremony.
Sunday flight ban 'unconstitutional'
Monday 15 February 2016 | Published in Local
Aitutaki’s anti-Sunday flights advocates won’t be pleased that the biggest hurdle to getting what they want is being set squarely before them – it’s unconstitutional.
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