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PM remains quiet on police raids
Wednesday 12 February 2014 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna is keeping quiet after last week’s intensification of an investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption against Cabinet Minister Teina Bishop.
Tuna warnings ignored for too long: Movick
Wednesday 12 February 2014 | Published in Local
Pacific Islands nations have failed to take heed of warnings about risks to the region’s long line fishing industry, says the head of a major agency.
High-sulphur diesel will continue to be imported
Wednesday 12 February 2014 | Published in Local
Roughly half of the high sulphur diesel currently being stored by Toa Petroleum should be sold by March, said an official with the company.
Public consultation on minimum wage
Tuesday 11 February 2014 | Published in Local
Minimum wage discussions will be the focus of a public meeting at the Sinai Hall in Avarua tomorrow night from 6 pm.
All Ariki title appeals dismissed by judge
Tuesday 11 February 2014 | Published in Local
All four applicants claiming to be the rightful holder of the chiefly title of Makea Nui Ariki have had their appeals dismissed.
No change on telco stance
Tuesday 11 February 2014 | Published in Local
Suggestions that Government buy a majority share of Telecom Cook Islands have been likened to “Toagate” by the Minister of Telecommunications Mark Brown.
New editor welcomed
Tuesday 11 February 2014 | Published in Local
Mark Ebrey has just joined the Cook Islands News as Editor.
Fishing company tight-lipped over raids
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Local
A foreign fishing company involved in the ongoing investigation of Cabinet Minister Teina Bishop is being tight-lipped after last week’s police raids.
Heads up on renewable energy for donors
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Local
International donor partners will be updated on local renewable energy projects when they visit the Cook Islands next week.
Taro under major attack on Mauke
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Local
Armyworms are destroying whole crops of taro at an alarming rate on the island of Mauke.
Deborah does her own thing
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local
While most visitors to paradise are keen to don bikinis and soak up the sun American Deborah Upington (pictured centre) prefers to spend her time helping in the classroom.
Aitutaki filming popular
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local
Tens of thousands of people from all over the world have already watched the making of an Air New Zealand safety video shot in Aitutaki.
Cops 'fishing' says lawyer
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local
Cabinet Minister Teina Bishop’s lawyer says recent raids associated with the ongoing police investigation of his client appear to be a “fishing expedition”.
Digicel deal nearly done?
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local
Digicel met with the Cook Islands Government yesterday to talk about its intentions to buy a majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands.
Tuna report slams China
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Local
The issue of subsidies and its effects on South Pacific fisheries has once again crept up, with renewed concern according to a report by one regional organisation.
Toothbrush time!
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Local
The school bell signalling the end of morning tea break at Arorangi Primary School also means ‘toothbrush drill’.
Pensions to go up from March 1
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Local
Keenly-anticipated increases to the pension and social welfare payments will be coming into effect at the start of next month.
MFEM letter upsets Grey Power VP
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Local
The latest correspondence by the government to seniors who had their bank accounts raided by the treasurer late last year to collect ‘back taxes’ has infuriated a leader with pensioner activist group Grey Power.
More Bishop raids made
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Local
Law enforcement officials raided the office of Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament Teina Bishop on the same day his Aitutaki home was searched by members of local and New Zealand-based police forces.
Blessed farewell
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Local
Sister Celine plants a warm kiss on the forehead of a St Joseph School student during a special farewell ceremony for the former principal of the Catholic school.
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