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Diplomats lounge with All Blacks
Monday 22 September 2014 | Published in Local
Touring members of the Cook Islands Diplomats golden oldies rugby team made the most of their overnight delay in Auckland by hanging out with the might All Blacks.
Judge gives prison escapee chance
Monday 22 September 2014 | Published in Crime
Prison escapee and notorious re-offender Wilfred Dauvois has been handed a glimmer of hope after avoiding prison and being sentenced to probation.
Queen's leaders programme deadline fast approaching
Monday 22 September 2014 | Published in Local
Youth are being urged to get their applications in for a once-in-a-lifetime programme that can help them become part of the next generation of global leaders.
TikiTour creates new 'ship edition'
Monday 22 September 2014 | Published in Local
Locally owned and operated TikiTour (formerly The Circuit) is expanding its map and coupon guide services to include a ‘ship edition’ for cruise ship passengers.
Employers pocketing superfund contributions
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in National
Workers’ rights advocate Anthony Turua is slamming business owners for deducting superfund contributions from their employees, but not forwarding the money to fund officials for investment.
Another young life cut short
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Local
Another young life has been cut short and this time it’s a promising rugby player that has died from injuries he sustained in a motorbike crash on Thursday night.
Sisterly support
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Local
Reigning Miss South Pacific Teuira Napa (left) is in support mode for Miss Cook Islands Antonina Browne as she begins her campaign for the Miss South Pacific Pageant this December in Apia, Samoa.
Demos not dismayed with petition results
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Politics
With five of their petitions dismissed, the Democratic Party has not lost their fighting spirit, says party leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Caregivers certified, honoured
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Health
Unsung community heroes were honoured on Thursday night at the graduation of five new caregivers.
Demos take issue with Pitt article
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Local
The DEMOCRATIC Party is attempting to distance itself from an article in a local newspaper that accused Chief Justice Thomas Weston of the High Court of bias during the electoral petition process.In a story published this week in the weekly Cook Islands Herald, writer George Pitt claims the Chief Justice’s decisions and courtroom conduct in […]
Local business develops new wastewater system
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Environment
A LOCAL BUSINESS has teamed up with a Kiwi firm to offer a new, environmentally-friendly, waste management system.
Local business developsnew wastewater system
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Environment
A LOCAL BUSINESS has teamed up with a Kiwi firm to offer a new, environmentally-friendly, waste management system.
2 year prison sentence for ex-police officer
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Crime
AN EX-POLICE officer has been sentenced to two years prison for theft of $24,000 that was in police custody while she was on duty.
Effective coastal management
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Environment
According to the Te Ipukarea Society, this photo shows a coastal protection unit (CPU), as developed by Don Dorrel, which has been effective in preventing erosion.
Brewing up smash hits at Matutu
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Local
Local brewers at Matutu Brewery in Tikioki are slowly growing their collection of speciality beers and this week a new creation has been created in the ‘Matutu Townshend Smash’.
Niua School: “Clean Up the World Day” 2014
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Niua School in Pukapuka took the hands-on approach to “Clean Up The World Day 2014”.
Cyclone centre top priority for new Penrhyn MP
Friday 19 September 2014 | Published in Politics
After successfully fighting off a petition by Democratic Party candidate Wilkie Rasmussen – Willie John of the Cook Islands Party wants to return to Penrhyn to celebrate with his people and start work on his priority projects for the island.
Petitions withdrawn, by-election for Mitiaro
Friday 19 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Two petitions contesting last July’s election result in Mitiaro will not be heard by the High Court, paving the way for an upcoming by-election.
Publication in contempt of court?
Friday 19 September 2014 | Published in Politics
A local newspaper has drawn the scorn of the High Court after publishing a story questioning whether Chief Justice Thomas Weston has been politically biased during electoral petition proceedings.
EIA process vulnerable to politics: NGO
Friday 19 September 2014 | Published in Environment
Rarotonga’s environmental impact assessment process suffers from a number of flaws, including the potential for decisions to be influenced by politics, says a local conservation group.
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