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Coalition looking likely after July 9 election

Saturday 14 June 2014 | Published in Politics

A coalition government of some kind will be needed after the election if the Cook Islands News snap political poll is anything to go by.

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Black widows found in Air Raro hangar

Saturday 14 June 2014 | Published in Local

There is concern among staff at Air Rarotonga after the discovery of two female black widow spiders in a hangar this week.

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Are MPs getting free campaign flights?

Saturday 14 June 2014 | Published in Politics

Are Members of Parliament from both sides of the floor getting free flights from Parliament to campaign?

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VAT reduction would cost $8M: Brown

Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Politics

Finance Minister Mark Brown is slamming a Democratic Party election campaign promise to reduce the rate of Value Added Tax (VAT).

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One day at a time

Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Church Talk

Two nights ago I met a happy young couple in the shop in Muri, we exchanged greetings and they asked me, “How’s things’? I replied, “Taking it one step at a time”

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Windfall tax idea not so stupid

Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As the original proponent of the windfall tax allow me to demystify the Toagate solution.

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Big day beckons for Cooks rugby

Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

What could be the greatest day in Cook Islands’ rugby history beckons.

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Dog controller picked, not named

Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Local

Police have appointed a new dog controller for Rarotonga and the successful candidate is currently going through training, according to a police spokesperson.

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New details on photo contract

Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Local

Information has been made public about a New Zealand Aid-funded contract to provide aerial footage to the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation last year.

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NZ High Commission helps Raro Prison school

Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Local

Inmates at Rarotonga’s prison have been given $7000 worth of new books and learning resources to help them prepare for a positive future back in the community.

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TV debate now unlikely

Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Politics

Plans for a debate between candidates seeking office in the upcoming general elections are likely to be put on ice.


Smokies: Demo take on numbers

Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

To put minds at rest, says a Smoke Signaller in the know, there were about 480 people who attended the Democratic Party launch some weeks ago.


Telecom issues iPhone warning

Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Technology

Telecom Cook Islands has issued a warning to iPhone users in light of unexplained data usage some people are experiencing.

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House is not PM's private home

Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It is disgusting to learn that PM Henry Puna has been renovating his house for about three months now.

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Demos not happy

Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It seems to me and my team that you are deliberately favouring the Cook Islands Party government and disapproving of the Democratic Opposition Party.

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Trip north paves the way for solar project

Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Environment

A reconnaissance trip to the northern group has given contractors the chance to meet the very people who will benefit from a new solar energy project.

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Pearl farmers still being assessed for aid

Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Materials and equipment purchased to help pearl farmers in Manihiki are still being held back while each farmer is assessed for eligibility.

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Local egg producers ignored

Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Did I hear Teariki Heather correctly on Radio Cook Islands with Mark Brown last Sunday evening telling listeners that the import levy on eggs had to be removed because John Scott couldn't meet demand?

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Election: Have your say online

Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Politics

Got thoughts about who should be the next Government or Prime Minister? Why not take part in our quick online political poll?


Demos aim to stop Toa payments

Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Politics

A victorious Democratic Party government would use legislation to halt profit guarantee payments to Toa Petroleum, says Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen.

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