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Beer gets nod in Murienua
Thursday 20 February 2014 | Published in Local
Democratic Party candidate James Beer has been announced by the Chief Electoral Office as the tentative winner after yesterday’s by-election in the constituency of Murienua.
High-profile TMV launch tomorrow
Wednesday 19 February 2014 | Published in Local
The $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project will be officially launched at a high-profile event tomorrow morning.
Nice one Joanna!
Wednesday 19 February 2014 | Published in Local
New Zealand High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers takes time out of her busy schedule to read with Avatea School student Philomena Une.
Someone knows who they are
Wednesday 19 February 2014 | Published in Local
While the normal position of the Cook Island News is to report the news without comment sometimes we just have to speak up.
Last minute bid to halt Te Mato Vai
Tuesday 18 February 2014 | Published in Local
More than 500 people have signed a petition calling for an immediate stop to the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project, says a spokesperson with a citizen’s action group.
BTIB takes hard line on Digicel
Monday 17 February 2014 | Published in Local
Digicel will not be granted permission to operate in the Cook Islands unless it complies with strict pre-purchase rules, says the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB).
Tamariki drumming up a beat
Monday 17 February 2014 | Published in Local
Drumbeats from the islands by local tamariki will feature prominently at the New Zealand Festival of Art event ‘The Big Bang’.
Brazen spree in Puaikura
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in Local
Robbers broke into four neighbouring homes in Puaikura early Friday morning and stole valuables lying just metres away from where the occupants were sleeping.
Fuel tender decision delayed further
Saturday 15 February 2014 | Published in Local
Power authority Te Aponga Uira has still not decided on the winner of a major fuel storage contract, despite the current contract being due to expire in two weeks.
Damning report savages Raro storm shelters
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in Local
Most of Rarotonga’s cyclone safety centres are sitting in areas highly exposed to storm surges and need to be relocated inland immediately, says an international researcher.
Beer woos Greys with tax plans
Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in Local
The Democratic Party hopeful in the upcoming by-election in Murienua slammed the government in a number of key policy areas during a general meeting organised by pensioner activist group Grey Power yesterday.
Opportunities at home key theme
Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in Local
Opportunities at home were the recurring theme shared by seven young women who have and are using their island paradise as a launch pad for their careers.
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.
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.
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.
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