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Visiting judge to hear burglary charges
Saturday 9 May 2015 | Published in Crime
Four dishonesty cases were brought before Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi at the High Court in Avarua on April 30.
Leading way in fight against cruelty
Friday 8 May 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands could be the first Pacific Island nation to adopt 21st century animal welfare laws.
Mamas have contest all sewn up
Friday 8 May 2015 | Published in Local
Two lucky mamas had a very happy afternoon on Tuesday when they received phone calls from Vonnias Warehouse saying that they had won new Brother L14 sewing machines.
Forum inspires fresh views of looming resource issues
Friday 8 May 2015 | Published in Local
A forum on Climate Change has woven waves of change into the hearts and minds of Cook Islanders.
Voyager shares his experience of problems in precious ocean
Friday 8 May 2015 | Published in Local
“I’m no expert on how or why, but I do know that climate change is a problem. Now how do we deal with it?”
NZ 'super' change finally comes a step closer
Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Politics
A bill aimed at extending access to New Zealand Superannuation and the Veteran’s Pension to people living in the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau has passed its second reading.
'Pleased to meet you, Prime Minister…'
Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Politics
Newly-appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Nick Hurley (left) officially met Prime Minister Henry Puna yesterday in a meeting described as ‘warm and friendly’.
Appointment will benefit small islands
Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce treasurer Teresa Manarangi-Trott has been appointed to a new specialist sub-committee for regionalism (SSCR), designed to support the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in implementing the new Framework for Pacific Regionalism.
Calling all vendors
Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Local
Potential vendors for BTIB’s annual Te Maruaiai Night market still have time to be included in the popular event, to be held on Wednesday, June 17.
Anti-fishing protest spreads net
Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands protests against purse seine fishing in local waters have been gathering attention in New Zealand.
Learning business from the ground up
Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Economy
In a bid to reverse depopulation trends in the Cook Islands, the Chamber of Commerce is offering a free workshop for locals wanting to start new businesses.
Snorkeler dies
Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Local
A couple’s holiday on Rarotonga came to a tragic end early last Friday afternoon when an elderly man died while snorkeling at Muri.
Flooding old story for some
Wednesday 6 May 2015 | Published in Local
While some residents were experiencing a shortage of water, others were experiencing too much as their properties were flooded by the torrential downpour over the weekend.
Bus cancellation prompts police warning
Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Police are asking locals to be extra vigilant in getting home from town following the cancellation of the midnight bus services last Friday.
Prize call was the real thing
Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Local
When Maru Mariri Tepou received a phone call telling her that she had just won a new car, the 26-year-old thought someone was playing a joke on her.
Heavy rainfall brings water shortage
Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Health
Residents around the eastern side of the island are without water today after heavy rainfall caused blockages to several water intakes.
Long-awaited fishing meeting may come 'soon'
Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Politics
After more than a year of trying to set up a meeting with Prime Minister Henry Puna to discuss issues surrounding purse seining in Cook Islands waters, Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) technical director Kelvin Passfield is optimistic that a meeting will happen ‘soon’.
Divers rescue out-of-breath swimmer at Boiler
Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Local
Local divers rescued a visitor to the island who ran short of breath while swimming out to the Boiler over the weekend.
National celebrations inspire new pride designs
Monday 4 May 2015 | Published in Local
Apparel line ‘Island Pride’ has gone all out to capture national pride in its newest range of island-inspired and designed garments.
MBA programme ranked with best
Monday 4 May 2015 | Published in Education
The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Programme has been ranked sixth in the Oceania Region by Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking.
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