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Possession to supply charge disputed
Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Crime
Kahiki Rick Taua Tehaamatai faced charges of possession of a Class C drug, possession of a utensil for drug use and possession to supply when he appeared before Justice of the Peace Taepae Tuteru in the High Court last Thursday.
No submissions on pipeline issue
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Local
Despite high profile opposition to plans for an over-the-reef fuel supply pipeline on Rarotonga, officials have not received any formal public submissions on the proposal ahead of the deadline tomorrow.
Chinese bid for Te Mato Vai stage two
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Politics
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation is making a bid to continue with work on Te Mato Vai by tendering for stage two of the $60 million water infrastructure project on Rarotonga.
Women look to the future
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Local
Celebrating the achievements of Cook Islands women over the past 50 years and looking to the future will be the aim of a joint conference opening tomorrow.
Countries share marine park ideas
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Local
New Caledonia and the Cook Islands are in the same boat when in comes to marine conservation and this week the two island nations have had a chance to share their experience of planning national marine parks.
Families honour school leaders
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Pride overflowed at the Prince Edward Hall in Aitutaki when families and friends gathered to see the new Araura College student council inducted as school leaders on Friday.
Four become true-blue Kiwis
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Local
Aitutaki resident Lawrence Richards has always been a fan of the All Blacks rugby team, but now he is a New Zealand citizen he says he is officially an All Blacks fan.
Proud moment for mother and son
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Local
It was a proud moment for Patricia Barton(centre) and son Nicholas (second from left) yesterday when they officially became New Zealand citizens.
Cow story has happy ending
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Local
The mystery behind an alleged neglected cow that sparked several complaints has been solved.
Ministers face a busy month
Monday 2 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Cabinet is set to sit this week after last week’s weekly meeting was cancelled due to several Ministers’ overseas engagements.
China could lift off-peak tourism
Monday 2 March 2015 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is investigating emerging markets in China and Japan in an effort to boost visitor numbers during the traditional off-peak months.
Old soldier's names difficult to find
Monday 2 March 2015 | Published in Local
Progress in finding out the names of Cook Island servicemen who died in World War Two has been frustratingly slow and difficult, says Rarotonga resident Bill East.
New shelter will enhance Avatiu port
Monday 2 March 2015 | Published in Local
Cruise ship passengers will soon have somewhere handy to shelter and rest and get information about the Cook Islands.
Finance Minister hits back over TCI sale
Monday 2 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Minister of Finance Mark Brown has hit back at the Opposition’s claims that the government did not fight to keep Telecom Cook Islands locally owned.
Relax and rejuvenate with Yogi Maya
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Health
On Monday Maya Carroll, or Yogi Maya as she is known, (pictured) and the team at Muri Beach Club Hotel will kick off another yoga retreat in paradise.
Te mana o te ura, imene Kuki Airani
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Local
Drumbeats are sounding across the islands as village teams prepare for the 50th Te Maeva Nui cultural celebrations and competitions. However, long before the event to be held between July 23 and August 7, the annual composers’ competition and Dancer of the Year series will get everyone into the swing of things leading up to the jewel event of the Te Maeva Nui.
League results keep readers on the ball
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Local
Online readers of the Cook Islands News are enjoying reading about everything from league games in Aitutaki and the recent arrival of the cruise ship, to the sale of monopoly telecommunications company Telecom Cook Islands. This week’s top 10 stories:
Bid to interest young in agriculture
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Environment
Getting young people interested in a career in agriculture is the aim of a new initiative which arrived in Rarotonga this week
PhD thesis inspired by visit to jail
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Local
MEG Perkins was prompted to undertake the study in 2009 when she visited Rarotonga for a family wedding and a bus tour took them past the prison at Arorangi.
Te Maeva Nui – crowning moments celebrated
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Local
Te Maeva Nui 2015 will once again be the crowning jewel event of Cook Islands cultural pride and this year’s commemorations take on extra significance as the Cook Islands marks 50 years of self-governance.
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