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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.
TV presenter sent to prison
Saturday 21 September 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Television sports presenter Roger Tai Blake has been sentenced to two years and seven months in prison for importing cannabis.
Allegations of electoral fraud raised
Saturday 21 September 2013 | Published in Local
Democratic Party candidate James Beer is saying allegations of electoral fraud have been brought to his attention in regards to Thursday’s Murienua by-election.
Growing futures
Saturday 21 September 2013 | Published in Local
Titikaveka preschool students (from left) Teivarau Denny, Atarah Taukave and Kelinn George marvel at the lettuces growing in the green water living garden at the aquaponics farm in Titikaveka.
Tuariki leading
Friday 20 September 2013 | Published in Local
The electoral office released the preliminary results of the Murienua by-election last night, showing Cook Islands Party candidate Kaota Tuariki to be in the lead.
Households urged to tap into rainwater
Friday 20 September 2013 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning is urging households that are taking advantage of the water tank subsidy to connect the system to their roofs to capture rainwater.
Police thank schools
Friday 20 September 2013 | Published in Local
Arorangi Primary School received a visit from the police commissioner recently to acknowledge its participation in the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) Conference welcome (turou).
Tangi announced as clerk of parliament
Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in Local
John Tangi was announced as the new Clerk of Parliament yesterday by Speaker of Parliament Niki Rattle.
Murienua votes today
Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in Local
Voters will be heading to the polls today to select a new member of parliament for the constituency of Murienua.
Sister act
Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in Local
The Avatiu-Ruatonga-Tutakimoa baby show held at St Joseph’s Hall yesterday was a hit with caregivers and tots alike.
FilmRaro takes to the skies
Wednesday 18 September 2013 | Published in Local
The short documentary Mou Piri will be one of two FilmRaro films that will now be screened on all international Air New Zealand flights.
Mitchell resigns
Wednesday 18 September 2013 | Published in Local
A senior fisheries official with decades of experience has resigned this week.
Opposition issues campaign warning
Wednesday 18 September 2013 | Published in Local
The Democratic Party has issued a warning to the Prime Minister regarding his new ‘open door’ policy.
Super fund hearing to proceed
Wednesday 18 September 2013 | Published in Local
Chief Justice Tom Weston met with counsel in chambers last week to work out details in the ongoing superannuation case.
Govt to improve watchdog bodies
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in Local
Government has recently revived the Public Expenditure Review Committee (PERC) and aims to improve the effectiveness of its reporting according to Audit minister Mark Brown.
Police repeat driving message
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in Local
Five month old Nalija Taripo tries out her walking legs while being examined by Dr Mareta Jacob at the baby show in Arorangi yesterday.
$6m loan from ADB
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in Local
Government has signed on for the second policy-based loan from Asian Development Bank (ADB) worth $6 million to boost economic activity in the Cook Islands.
Medical specialists
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders with any health issues relating to the ear, nose and throat (ENT) will have the chance to be seen by medical specialists over the next few weeks.
Watchdog bodies suppressed
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in Local
If successful at the next general election, the Opposition Democratic Party says they will pass legislation to fight corruption and set up an Anti-Corruption Commission within the first 50 days in office.
Brolly babes
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in Local
Cousins and Avatiu rugby club supporters two-year-old Mareena Tangatakino (left) and Tatrina Tane, three, were ready for whatever conditions the weather gods turned on at the BCI Stadium on Saturday where they joined their family in cheering on the teams in the club rugby semi-finals.
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