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Filipino worker sent home

Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National

A foreign worker who said her employment contract was repeatedly violated was sent home yesterday from the Cook Islands.

Man threatens home with mystery weapon

Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National

A man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly entering a home in Rarotonga and threatening a man with a weapon wrapped in clothing.

PM observes renewable energy meetings

Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National

Prime Minister Henry Puna is currently in the Middle Eastern city of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, where he is attending a series of meetings on renewable energy and other development issues.

Asbestos to be investigated in Pa Enua schools

Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National

Asbestos found in the air at a school in Rarotonga has sparked a larger investigation that involves every island in the Cooks.

'Show some vision'

Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in National

Dear Editor, I want to comment on Norman George’s column, "What is missing from our economy" (CINews January 17).

Where is the due process?

Tuesday 21 January 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “In the week before Christmas 2013, the local watering hole patrons were graced with the presence of the best of the government’s Three Opportunists, Terry Rangi, Peter Tierney and Ben Ponia.

Quick actions prevents a drowning

Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in Local

Local police dealt with 24 incidents over the weekend from domestic violence cases, attack on a motorist and a near drowning in Muri.

Account raids a last resort: Neves

Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in Local

An official with the finance ministry said he is confident of the legality of the controversial deduction notices recently issued to pensioners by the Collector of Inland Revenue.

An outsider's observation on island life

Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, My partner and I are regular travellers to the Cook Islands.

Kata - January 20, 2014

Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in Kata

Badminton holiday programme starts today

Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National

Badminton is enjoying a steady growth in popularity and to boost this growth, a holiday programme will be run from today for kids and adults to learn more about the sport.

Pukupuka barge set to leave soon

Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National

A barge taking workers and heavy machinery to fix Pukupuka’s dilapidated airport is on track to leave in about three weeks.

Digicel could offer sponsorship deals

Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National

Cook Islands sportsmen and women could be in for major sponsorship opportunities if telecommunications giant Digicel buys a majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands.

Puna travels to the Middle East

Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National

Prime Minister Henry Puna begins the week in the Middle East city of Abu Dhabi, where he is attending ‘The Blue Economy Summit’.

O3b launch to benefit local tourism industry

Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National

Switching on O3b’s new high-speed internet in the Cook Islands could help attract more visitors to the country, says the head of tourism.

Te Mato Vai water consultations generates support and caution

Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National

The first week of consultation meetings on the new water system project ‘Te Mato Vai’ have gone well with plenty of questions, but with each of the six meetings held so far giving their support in principle for the project.

Norm's not 'our economy's saviour'

Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

“Our highly respected Papa Tom Davis must be turning in his grave after Norman George’s release in the Cook Island News last Friday,” a smoke signaller writes in response to the Teenui Mapumai MP’s column titled ‘What is missing from our economy?’ “In 1986 Norman was the very person who campaigned against Papa Tom for the Demo leadership so he, Norman himself, could become prime minister.

Rat eradication on Suwarrow looks promising

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in Environment

A rat eradication expedition in mid-2013 was aimed at eradicating the pest from the northern group island of Suwarrow – one of the more important bird islands in the Pacific Ocean.

NES asked to explain tree felling

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in Environment

The owners of a beachfront property in Rarotonga are asking for an explanation of why more than 20 trees were cut down on their land without them knowing.

Aitutaki council addresses parties

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in Local

Aitutaki’s island council has vowed to address the issue of excessive partying at Tautu public wharf.