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Mystery solved
Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Local
The mystery of the Boeing 767ER passenger jet parked on the tarmac at Rarotonga Airport this week has been solved.
Plenty of interest in 'end times' message
Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Local
Two pastors from the Seventh Day Adventist Church in California, US and a preacher/pianist from France, say they’re getting plenty of interest from Rarotonga residents in a series of meetings they are holding at the Pukapuka Hostel until the end of February.
Here for the love of dancing
Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Local
Five years after his last visit to Rarotonga, New Zealand-born Alex Henry is back on the island to explore his heritage and fuel his passion for his culture and love of dance.
Season's second cyclone moves on
Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Weather
The second cyclone of the 2014-2015 season was yesterday afternoon passing to the north of Papeete and was expected to reach Rurutu, 572kms southwest of Tahiti by last night.
More look at returning
Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Local
As 50th anniversary celebrations get into full swing, more Cook Islanders are becoming interested in returning home.
Better life starts with water says Demo MP
Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Better quality of life starts with a drink of water, says Democratic Party MP and member for Ngatangiia Tama Tuavera as he launched a brand new water station for his people on Tuesday.
PM keeps close eye on Aitutaki electioneering
Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says he is keeping a close eye on alleged illegal behaviour by the Democratic Party One Cook Islands coalition in the run-up to the Vaipae-Tautu by-election.
Ripe mangoes too tempting for some
Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Local
With the mango season in full swing, ‘ask before you pick’ is the policy fruit pickers are encouraged to adopt before entering private property to get to their favourite fruit.
Mystery jet lands
Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Local
Mystery surrounds the origin of this Boeing 767-300ER aircraft which has been parked on the tarmac at Rarotonga Airport since last weekend.
Assault charge dropped
Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Crime
Police officer Manuia Pareina had a charge of common assault dropped when he appeared in the High Court before Justice of the Peace John Kenning last Thursday.
Educators set for new year of learning
Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Education
Returning Cook Islanders are among the new intake of teachers set to inspire Cook Islands students in 2015.
Drink drivers fined, disqualified
Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Crime
Six drivers appeared in the High Court last week on charges of driving with excess breath alcohol. The court was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning.
Award nominations extended by a week
Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Local
Nominations for the 2015 Development Awards have been extended a further week to allow people more time to get their nominations in.
Witholding tax explained
Tuesday 20 January 2015 | Published in Economy
Treasurer Andrew Haigh has moved to clarify the withholding tax system in the Cook Islands after a story in the Cook Islands Herald claimed withholding tax of 30 per cent would apply on interest earned on bank deposits in the Cook Islands.
Richie to return home
Tuesday 20 January 2015 | Published in Local
Tiare the rescued red eared slider turtle, pictured here with her temporary minder Morgan John, returns to her real home in Tikioki today, where her owners actually call her Richie.
Robbery shocks hospital worker
Tuesday 20 January 2015 | Published in Local
When Rarotonga Hospital physiotherapist David Taylor left his car unlocked to unpack equipment at the hospital, he thought his belongings would be safe.
NCEA results 'outstanding'
Tuesday 20 January 2015 | Published in Local
Preliminary NCEA results for Cook Islands students have been described as ‘outstanding’ by Ministry of Education secretary Sharyn Paio.
Police action 'over-zealous'
Tuesday 20 January 2015 | Published in Crime
The High Court on January 15 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgments:
PM says Demo leader suffers limited vision
Tuesday 20 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says he won’t rule out a deal between the two major parties despite what he describes as the ‘limited myopic views’ of Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Close crop for Christopher
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Local
Christopher Pita was the centre of attention on Saturday afternoon when his Pita and Rapoto families, friends and wider community gathered for his coming of age hair cutting ceremony.
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