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Confused tourist flees the country
Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Crime
A German tourist cut short his holiday in the Cook Islands after hearing what he mistakenly thought were threatening comments made against him.
Students acknowledged with principal's award
Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Education
Last term Tereora College students were acknowledged for their study efforts when they received principal’s awards.
Patrol boat departs for Cairns
Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Police patrol boat Te Kukupa departed Rarotonga for Australia yesterday, where it is scheduled to undergo an extensive refit.
Pukapuka land agreement worth $100,000
Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Landowners in Pukapuka have agreed to let the Government use a one-acre area of land to build a solar farm at a cost of about $100,000.
Power woes in Palmerston
Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
After just 60 hours of use, Palmerston’s new generator is experiencing problems.
Youth development a focus for graduate
Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Education
A new ‘Pu Ara’ health promotion model which emphasises strength-based and positive development outcomes is being shared through the Cook Islands community.
Heavy fine for drunk driving visitor
Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on August 21 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams, who made the following judgements:
Bishop's plan to lower fuel prices
Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Economy
One Cook Islands leader Teina Bishop says the government is making too much money from fuel and he wants to cut import levies on both petrol and diesel.
Economy contracts 4.8 per cent in 2013
Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Economy
New data shows the country’s economy contracted by 4.8 per cent last year, although there were encouraging signs of growth in sectors such as agriculture.
'Stop purse seining immediately'
Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Environment
Describing it as a devastating form of fishing, the Democratic Party is calling for a minimum five-year ban on purse seining in Cook Islands waters.
Te Kukupa departs for refit today
Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Police patrol boat Te Kukupa departs Avatiu harbour today for a scheduled refit, which will take place in Cairns, Australia.
Fierce bidding makes auction a success
Saturday 23 August 2014 | Published in Local
Strong bidding on a large number of art works saw BCA Gallery celebrate a lively and successful auction on Monday night.
CIP ship is sinking, says Opposition
Saturday 23 August 2014 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen says a government announcement of heavy machinery destined for the outer islands is part of the Cook Islands Party’s broader post-petition agenda.
Couples counselling before cases go ahead
Saturday 23 August 2014 | Published in Crime
Two men charged with assaulting their female partners have been diverted for counselling before a decision is made on their cases.
Gender-based violence report released
Saturday 23 August 2014 | Published in Local
Strong action by government and community leaders is the first recommendation of a new report on gender-based violence.
Locals get lowdown on water project
Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Local
Local contractors have been given an early glimpse of what the Te Mato Vai project could look like upon completion, and told how they could get a chance to participate in its construction.
Death benefits limited on CINSF policies
Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands National Super Fund is today sending out written advice to individual members that, due to no contributions by their employers, they are not eligible for the death benefits under the scheme.
Attack on man after he gave the 'middle finger'
Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Crime
A man has been convicted and fined after beating up a passer-by who gave him the “one finger salute” to his request to join his group in a drinking session.
Shark fin talks continue
Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Environment
Local officials are continuing discussions with Chinese authorities over an incident involving the discovery of shark fins aboard a Chinese-flagged fishing vessel earlier this year.
'Woeful' education spending in Cooks
Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Education
Bali Haque, the current principal of Tereora College, has penned this article on education spending in the Cook Islands.
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