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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.
Roundup collects 151.75kg of rubbish
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Environment
Rubbish Roundup once again kicked off their month of clean ups with a successful first clean up event last Saturday.
Outstanding legislative matters on hold until Parliament sitting
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Politics
With petitions steadily being dealt with by the High Court, a long awaited sitting of Parliament is looming along with the handling of a number of outstanding legislative matters.
Cookie doctor studying disability
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Health
Dr Josephine Herman, currently based in Auckland, was recently in the Cook Islands meeting with various government agencies including the ministries of Health, Transportation, Infrastructure, and Police as part of her research into road safety accidents. Her work also includes the effect of sleepiness.Dr Herman said record keeping can be improved on the causes of road safety, which in turn will provide information to policymakers and contribute to prevention of future incidents and injuries.
Witnesses wired into Rarotonga for petition hearings
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Petition hearings for islands in the Northern Group got underway yesterday in the High Court utilising video conferencing technology – a first in Cook Islands history.Proceedings for a petition lodged by Wilkie Rasmussen began in the morning, where the Democratic Party leader is alleging multiple counts of bribery in Penrhyn during the run up to […]
Road safety campaign begins as motor vehicle crashes rise
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Police are concerned with the alarming rise in the number of motor vehicle crashes on Rarotonga roads.
History making Skype session
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Local
The relative distance between Rarotonga and Penrhyn was shortened yesterday, as the two islands were connected via Skype for a High Court hearing.
Crash victim dies of injury
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Local
A 22-year old man that was involved in a motorbike accident on August 30 has apparently died from injuries sustained in the crash and laid to rest.
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