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Major fisheries treaty comes into force
Thursday 31 July 2014 | Published in Environment
Efforts to crack down on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the region have taken a step forward with the ratification of a major agreement.
Visitor reminisces about lying boat days
Thursday 31 July 2014 | Published in Local
John Evans reckons the first time he set eyes on Aitutaki about 60 years ago he thought he’d arrived in a paradise of beautiful beaches and beautiful women.
Westpac awards education grants
Thursday 31 July 2014 | Published in Education
Three women have been awarded generous grants of $500 and $1000 by Westpac to help further their education.
NZ ups support for Pacific's 'blue economy'
Thursday 31 July 2014 | Published in Local
New Zealand has committed another $4.6 million towards improving the management of fisheries information in the Pacific region.
Change of line‐up for Sky Pacific
Thursday 31 July 2014 | Published in Local
Fiji Television yesterday announced major changes to its Sky Pacific channel line‐up.
Wait for court hearings, says Minister
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Health Minister Nandi Glassie is urging people to refrain from making public comments about the electoral petitions until justice has taken its course.
Medical evacuation from Mitiaro
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Health
An emergency flight was reportedly made to Mitiaro yesterday morning to evacuate two people travelling to Rarotonga on voyaging vaka.
Preference for by-election in Mitiaro
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Mitiaro voters should be given the chance to go back to the ballot boxes again rather than having to wait on the outcome of a petition, says Chief Justice Thomas Weston.
Petitions put pressure on court
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Parties involved in the election petitions will have to “put their shoulders to the wheel” if the country’s new Parliament is to convene by mid-October.
Bad weather, no Trade Day
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Weather
Miserable and muddy conditions have forced today’s Trade Day event to be cancelled, but shoppers looking for that uniquely Cook Islands gift and food braved the weather yesterday.
Puna responds with own bribery claims
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister elect Henry Puna has gone on the counterattack by claiming his political opponent in Manihiki engaged in acts of treating and bribery preceding the election.
Offender gets chance for redemption
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Crime
A young man charged with taking electronic goods from a home in Takuvaine has been sentenced and given a chance to redeem himself in New Zealand.
Survey of Cook Islands asbestos levels
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Health
Two overseas consultants are visiting homes, government buildings, schools and hospitals in the Cook Islands to collect information about asbestos levels.
PM: Te Maeva Nui is a time for unity
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Prime Minister Henry Puna had the honour of lighting this year’s Te Maeva Nui flame as well as declaring the weeklong celebrations of self-governance open at yesterday’s float parade.
Election: Petition meeting to determine next steps
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Political parties will find out today what the next steps are in regards to nine petitions filed in the High Court since the July 9 election outcome.
Cultural pride at float parade
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Dancing, singing and messages of good health and prosperity were all part of yesterday’s Te Maeva Nui float parade through the heart of Avarua.
'Negative campaigning' swayed voters, says CIP
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party is blaming its poor election outcome in Rarotonga on “saturated negative campaigning” from the Democratic Party.
Burglaries occupy police
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Crime
A run of burglaries kept police busy in the latter part of last week.
Wilkie doesn't show in court
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on July 24 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements:
Two crashes and six noise complaints
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Crime
A minor crash took place in Avatiu on Friday afternoon when a pick-up truck collided with a parked motorcycle. No-one was injured but police are looking into whether the driver had been drinking.
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