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Drowning investigation continues
Friday 27 March 2015 | Published in Local
An investigation into the death last week of Argentinean commercial diver Hernan Rikkers, 30, is continuing.
Palmerston patient 'stable'
Friday 27 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
A 15 year old Palmerston Island girl suffering what has been described only as ‘an acute medical problem’ is in a stable condition and recovering in Rarotonga Hospital.
Much-loved leader's memoirs launched
Friday 27 March 2015 | Published in Local
Friends and family of the late Makea Nui Teremoana Ariki and supporters of the Cook Islands Library & Museum Society met at Taputapuatea on Wednesday morning to launch the memoirs of the late, beloved Ariki of Te Au-o-tonga.
Longliner charters leave fresh fish in short supply
Friday 27 March 2015 | Published in Local
Fresh fish has been in short supply on Rarotonga this week.
PM calls for unity on Marae Moana plan
Thursday 26 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Government agencies need to put aside their individual concerns and work together to make the proposed Marae Moana marine park a reality.
Puna 'surprised' to cop blame for low morale at Apii Nikao school
Thursday 26 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says he is ‘surprised’ to be lumped with blame or responsibility for the level of morale at Apii Nikao.
Popular club all about service
Thursday 26 March 2015 | Published in Local
It’s all about ‘Service over Self’, and for over 20 years that has been the motto that has guided members of Rotaract Rarotonga while they have completed a huge variety of community service projects in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Sunday flight vote election promise
Thursday 26 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister has promised a referendum on the Sunday flights to Aitutaki issue if Cook Islands Party candidate Mona Ioane wins the Vaipae-Tautu by-election.
Energised Nassau looks inviting to Prime Minister
Thursday 26 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister joked yesterday that he was thinking about retiring to Nassau.
Rules a casualty of political scene, says Rasmussen
Thursday 26 March 2015 | Published in Politics
With its ‘changeable’ boundaries, the political scene in the Cook Islands shows disturbing signs of having little time for fairness and accountability, says Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Future of school lies with Puna
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Local
The fate of Apii Nikao lies in the hands of Prime Minister Henry Puna. A positive decision by Puna will be seen as an important leap forward in the Apii Nikao rebuild saga that has been described by outraged community members as akin to an aftermath of a cyclone.
Urgent meeting to push marine park project
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Local
An urgent meeting between the Prime Minister and Heads of Ministries is being held today to attempt to push forward the Marae Moana marine park project.
Govt set to spend extra $1.7 million
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Politics
In a rare political move yesterday, the government gained approval to spend an additional $1.7 million to pay for new coins and ‘top up’ the civil list budget.
Hard work ahead for new Minister
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Cabinet’s new ‘young gun’ Albert Nicholas has his work cut out for him, as the new Minister for Internal Affairs, Ombudsman, Youth and Sports, and Punanga Nui.
Yellowfin decline sparks concerns
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Local
Recreational fishermen are catching less yellowfin tuna this year, sparking concern that purse seine fishing is having an impact on local fish stocks.
Purse seining not to blame: MMR head
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia says complaints that fewer fish are being caught by local fishermen can’t be blamed on purse seining activities in Cook Islands waters.
Regal visitor might call again in the future
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Local
The excursion manager for the cruise ship Queen Victoria which called at Rarotonga on Sunday had a great time on the island and wants to organise regular visits from the luxurious Cunard Line vessel.
Four months' prison for woman on drug charges
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Crime
A 25 year old woman charged with possession of a Class C drug and a utensil for using drugs was convicted and sentenced to four months imprisonment when she appeared before Justice Sir Hugh Williams in the High Court last Friday.
PSC tight-lipped on Ponia
Tuesday 24 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Public Service Commission is keeping quiet over an incident in Auckland involving Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia.
Crash victim's family praised for generosity
Tuesday 24 March 2015 | Published in Crime
In what Justice Hugh Williams has described as ‘an act of extraordinary generosity’, the husband and family of a Rarotonga woman killed in a collision have asked police not to prosecute a Canadian visitor involved in the accident.
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