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Increased demand for guns means imports now banned
Monday 9 March 2015 | Published in Local
A marked increase in the number of people wanting to import firearms has led to the Cook Islands Police Service placing a ban on bringing guns into the country.
Animal welfare issues continue
Monday 9 March 2015 | Published in Local
Issues of animal welfare are continuing on Rarotonga, with a neglected calf still bellowing in Arorangi and a baby goat found dead in the pouring rain last week.
Is this your next ride
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Local
Spending as little as $4 at CITC could win you this brand new car! For the 4th time, CITC and its suppliers are giving customers the chance to win and own this year’s car up for grabs – a blue/grey Suzuki.
Twin attack on plan for fuel pipeline
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Local
Two is better than one is the approach being taken by Cook Island twins against plans for an over-the-reef pipeline in Rarotonga.
Objections stall Te Mato Vai
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Local
The waters are not flowing smoothly for Te Mato Vai, with objections from landowners stalling work on stage two of the $64 million water infrastructure project.
Beach camp a magic weekend
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Local
The first St Joseph Scouts Troop camp for 2015 held was a huge success, with 20 Cubs and 16 Scouts taking part in activities organised by their three leaders.
Shelter lifts cruise visitor experience
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Local
The new Are Tapaeanga or rest hut planned for Avatiu harbour is part of ongoing improvements designed to give cruise ship passengers the best possible experience when they visit Rarotonga, says Ports Authority chief executive Bim Tou.
Survey captures salary information
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Local
A new Cook Islands Labour Market Remuneration Survey commissioned by the Office of the Public Service Commissioner was presented to participating organisations by strategic pay consultant Geoff Summers this week.
Memory Lane
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Local
Women's conference closes
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Local
It’s International Women’s Day tomorrow– a fitting day to mark the end of this week’s conference and Biennial Meeting of the Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW).
Spying details to be revealed
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Local
It seems big brother may be watching over the Cook Islands, after all.
Women's Day celebrated in purple style
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Local
International Women’s Day was celebrated in style by Cook Islands Business and Professional Women on Thursday night.
Questions linger on spying issue
Friday 6 March 2015 | Published in Local
Amidst shock allegations this week that New Zealand has been spying on its Pacific neighbours, questions remain about the privacy of people in the Cook Islands.
Violence remains a barrier
Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Local
Violence against women in the Cook Islands continues to be a barrier to equality.
More drink-driving cases adjourned
Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Local
A total of seven traffic-related cases were brought before Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru at the High Court last Thursday.
Race to gather trochus
Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Local
Certain parts of Aitutaki’s reef have been the focus of activity this week as islanders race to make the most of a rare trochus harvest.
Pacific Resort joins airline programme
Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Local
Pacific Resort Hotel Group is partnering with Air New Zealand and joining their Airpoints programme, starting this month.
Myanmar visit one to savour
Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Local
Four theological students had the chance of a lifetime to share their knowledge of Christianity, a world away from the Cook Islands in Southeast Asia.
CISNOC celebrates 28 years of sporting achievements
Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Local
The growth of sports in the Cook Islands and sporting achievements on and off the playing field was acknowledged in fine style on Tuesday when the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) celebrated its 28th birthday.
Now they're officially New Zealanders
Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Local
An intimate ceremony was held at Ngatipa yesterday morning where four local residents swore their oath of allegiance to New Zealand at a special citizen’s ceremony.
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