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New site to help customers manage data use
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands is launching a new addition to its website to help customers manage their high-speed internet data usage.
Nandi Glassie allegedly involved in crash
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Crime
Police are investigating a crash involving a “high profile person” identified by an eyewitness as being Atiu MP and Cabinet Minister Nandi Glassie.
Lemon thief gets community service
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Crime
An Arorangi man who stole lemons from a private property in Akaoa will spend three months doing community service after pleading guilty.
Politics behind suspensions in Atiu?
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party Leader Wilkie Rasmussen is alleging three public servants in Atiu have been suspended to intimidate them into not participating in next week’s petition hearings.
Asbestos removed from airport building
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Health
Contractors clad in protective overalls, gloves and face masks have been removing asbestos roofing from an Airport Authority building this week.
Vaka to sail on awareness voyage
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Culture
The Cook Islands Voyaging Society has announced vaka Marumaru Atua will be participating in a voyage to Australia to raise awareness of regional issues at an upcoming conference.
Cooks coin highlights natural beauty
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Economy
A new coin minted under the auspices of the Cook Islands highlights one of the most beautiful regions in the world.
Ex-cashier sentenced for taking cash
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Crime
A former supermarket cashier has been sentenced to 12 months' probation for taking an envelope full of cash left on her checkout counter.
Fuel application still in consultations
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Local
An application by a foreign-based energy firm to gain access into a new market is currently in the consultation stage with no imminent decision to be made, says a government official.
Education budget in the works
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Education
Officials are currently working out how much money will be provided by Government to the Ministry of Education for the 2014-15 fiscal year.
Poor record for Cook Islands ships
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands-flagged vessels were the most often detained out of 15 flag states last year, according to a leading ship classification society.
Atiu residents sweep runway
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Atiu residents of all political affiliations lent a helping hand yesterday to tend to the island’s coral runway, days after an airplane punctured its tyre upon landing.
Official Information fee must be 'reasonable'
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Local
Government ministries should only charge a fee for the release of official information if that charge is “reasonable”, says the Office of the Ombudsman.
Triad opposes foreign company's plan to become 'sole supplier of fuel'
Wednesday 27 August 2014 | Published in Economy
A local player in the fuel industry is concerned with the plans of a foreign energy firm to expand its operations in the Cook Islands.
Scientists risk lives tagging whales
Wednesday 27 August 2014 | Published in Environment
Three scientists and an expert shooter are out on the water performing the highly dangerous task of tagging 10 humpback whales off Rarotonga this week.
Offender told to make a fresh start
Wednesday 27 August 2014 | Published in Crime
A first-time offender who admitted to assisting four burglaries on Rarotonga in June has managed to avoid a long probation sentence and been told to make a fresh start.
Celebrating Cook Islands culture at AUT
Wednesday 27 August 2014 | Published in Culture
Auckland University of Technology’s south campus recently celebrated Cook Islands Language Week with a variety of cultural activities.
Wharf cracks need to be sealed
Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Local
Engineers have confirmed that cracks in the concrete surface at Avatiu Wharf are less severe than first thought but will need to be sealed.
Marine Park hub opens
Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands has taken a step forward in ocean conservation by opening a new information hub where locals can have their say in designing the Marae Moana marine park.
Dog control officer appointed
Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Local
Newly-appointed dog control officer Donalder (Donald) Tua is an animal lover keen to rid the island of its roaming dog problem.
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