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Students take driver's seat for health
Monday 30 September 2013 | Published in Local
School students will be the drivers behind a programme that aims to reduce non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Cook Islands.
Pukapuka pride!
Saturday 28 September 2013 | Published in Local
These mamas were among those who enjoyed the festivities at the Pukapuka community fundraiser at Te Atakura Grounds yesterday.
Pay gaps 'ridiculous'
Saturday 28 September 2013 | Published in Local
Major salary disparities between the secretary of justice and senior staff were raised in the 2012-13 annual report released by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).
PM pushes for public consultations
Saturday 28 September 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has asked the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) to further brief the public and the government on purse seining and a proposed European Union fishing deal.
PM flies to Auckland for medical attention
Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna departs this afternoon for New Zealand after being given a medical referral to Middlemore Hospital in Auckland.
Decision 'sends a message' to lawyers
Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Local
The president of the Cook Islands Law Society said a judge’s decision to censure lawyer Norman George sends a message to legal practitioners about professional conduct.
Happy 25th ANZ!
Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Local
ANZ is celebrating its 25th birthday in silver and blue today.
Government proposes tax changes
Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Local
The government has released a series of proposed changes it would like to make to the nation’s tax system.
PM congratulates Tuariki on victory
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has issued a warm welcome for Murienua by-election winner Kaota Tuariki.
Bush fire caution
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Local
The community is being warned to be careful lighting rubbish fires in current windy conditions after a bush fire tore through the Rutaki hillside on Tuesday evening.
George 'censured' for legal misconduct
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Local
Norman George has had his legal practice limited by a judge as a result of a series of complaints concerning his conduct as a lawyer.
Tuariki wins
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Local
Kaota Tuariki of the Cook Islands Party has officially won the Murienua by-election after final results of the vote were released yesterday.
Family wants answers from police
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Local
It has been more than three weeks since Pukana Piniata died after being pursued by police on his motorbike, and his family still do not know what happened on that fateful night.
Smurfs run amok!
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Local
There was an outbreak of cute Smurfs in Arorangi on Monday when members of the Lake City Athletics Club from Rotorua joined fellow runners at the colourful Hash House Harriers birthday run.
Murienua results to be issued today
Tuesday 24 September 2013 | Published in Local
The final results from last week’s Murienua by-election are expected to be released today, according to the nation’s chief electoral officer.
Banking treats!
Tuesday 24 September 2013 | Published in Local
Rarotonga pre-school students are being showered with bags of goodies and cake – as if it were their birthdays.
Lack of funds to address water issues
Tuesday 24 September 2013 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) is considering asking for government funds to address unforeseen problems with the Project City water infrastructure upgrade.
Electric-powered policing
Monday 23 September 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands police received two electric scooters donated by a local businessman to boost their community policing services recently.
Offender sentencing postponed
Monday 23 September 2013 | Published in Local
A repeat offender has had his sentencing adjourned due to being in surgery.
Cooks join road show
Monday 23 September 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands will take part in the Sunsational South Pacific road show event in Canada from September 30 to October 4.
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