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Aitutaki petition rolls into day 2
Sunday 14 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Petition hearings concerning the constituency of Vaipae-Tautu in Aitutaki kept court in session late into the day on Friday.
Bishop investigation back to square one?
Sunday 14 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Aitutaki MP Teina Bishop’s lawyer is concerned the ongoing investigation of the politician is back at square one after a recent visit by law enforcement officials from New Zealand.
Second discharge without conviction for businessman
Saturday 13 September 2014 | Published in Crime
Local business owner and Atiu mayor George Taoro Brown has been discharged without conviction for his second charge of common assault.
Brown in Brunei for telecom meet
Saturday 13 September 2014 | Published in Technology
Finance Minister Mark Brown visited Brunei this week, where he attended a regional telecommunications meeting.
Naval merchants honoured
Saturday 13 September 2014 | Published in Local
Ex- Navy merchant seaman and Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit Merv Martin was honoured with the task of laying a wreath covered in poppies out at sea to honour fallen navy merchant seamen.
Scholarship funds boost local trainee nurses
Friday 12 September 2014 | Published in Health
Outer islands nurses in training can now fully concentrate on being the best health providers and not stress about the cost of traveling between the Pa Enua and Rarotonga thanks to a $30,000 scholarship to assist with travel.
3 petitions dismissed, 4 decisions to come
Friday 12 September 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party has survived through three out of seven petitions, keeping them in majority territory with a tight one-seat lead.
Re-trial for Aitutaki firearm incident
Friday 12 September 2014 | Published in Crime
Aitutaki man Poaru Tatira may have a re-trial next year with a judge and jury on a firearm charge that was dismissed by three Justices of the Peace in March.
Pacific Resort Aitutaki re-launches Te Tika
Thursday 11 September 2014 | Published in Local
Pacific Resort Aitutaki recently hosted the Te Tika and Tiare Spa Moana Soiree, an exclusive event dedicated to re-launching the Te Tika beauty range and celebrating the partnership between the luxury skin care brand and the 5 star luxury resort.
Re-usable nappies help Pa Enua mothers and the environment
Thursday 11 September 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Rotaract Rarotonga’s community service and support has spread right across the Cook Islands right to the furthest northern group islands of Penrhyn and Pukapuka.
CINews seeks legal opinion on MMR threat
Thursday 11 September 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands News is seeking legal advice after being told by the Secretary of the Ministry of Marine Resources that it could face legal action should it publish details of a secret settlement made over an incident of illegal fishing by an unlicensed foreign purse seine vessel.
Renewable energy equipment rolling out
Thursday 11 September 2014 | Published in Environment
Construction associated with a $20.5 million renewable energy project for six islands in the Northern Group is about to begin after the arrival of equipment and materials from New Zealand yesterday.
Man found dead at scene of accident
Thursday 11 September 2014 | Published in Local
Police will be releasing the name of a man found dead at an Arorangi crash scene yesterday morning in the hopes of piecing together when the crash occurred.
Puna still PM
Thursday 11 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna’s political career is set to continue after the Cook Islands High Court’s dismissal of an electoral petition yesterday.
Manihiki petition underway
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Politics
With Prime Minister Henry Puna in attendance, hearings began in Avarua Courthouse yesterday concerning a petition for the Northern Group island of Manihiki.
Illegal fishing penalty won't be disclosed
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Environment
Official Information Act request denied by MMR Secretary
Glassie petition Dismissed
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Incumbent Member of Parliament Nandi Glassie will be returning to Parliament for another term in office after a petition lodged by his opponent in last July’s general election was dismissed by the High Court.
Avatea gives away recycling centre
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Environment
Avatea Primary School was one of two schools that was drawn out during this year’s Lagoon Day to receive a new recycling station as part of an environmental project by CITC.
Willie John holds on in Penrhyn
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party Leader Wilkie Rasmussen loses bid to reclaim seat
Family, community can prevent suicide
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Health
Today Wednesday September 10 2014 marks the 12th annual International Suicide Prevention Day, and is marked worldwide to highlight awareness of the issue around the globe.
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