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Strong Pa Enua showing at trade days
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Six outer islands are being represented at a bustling trade event which starts today and runs during the Te Maeva Nui Festival celebrations.
Pride and joy at milestone birthday
Monday 28 July 2014 | Published in Local
Twenty-first birthdays in the Cook Islands are hugely special occasions, and Tschan Kevin Tschan's celebration pulled together his family from New Zealand, Aitutaki and across Rarotonga.
Rental car thief a 'no show'
Monday 28 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:
Voyaging canoes arrive this week
Monday 28 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Voyaging vaka sisters Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are due to make landfall in Avana this Wednesday after departing Bora Bora in Tahiti last night.
More charged with freezer theft
Monday 28 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Two more people have been charged in relation to burglaries on four separate Rarotonga businesses in June.
Concern over purse seine negotiations
Monday 28 July 2014 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia has expressed concern with the state of negotiations between Pacific Island nations and the United States over American access to the Pacific tuna fishery.
Super Brown owner not convicted
Monday 28 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Local businessman and Mayor of Atiu, George Taoro Brown, has been discharged without conviction on a charge of receiving stolen cigarettes valued at $13,597.
Te Maeva Nui float parade today
Monday 28 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Colourful floats moving through Avarua this morning will mark the start of the week of Te Maeva Nui celebrations in commemoration of 49 years of self-governance.
$38,000 on post-election flights
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliament paid $38,000 on charter flights to return candidates from the Northern Group islands to Rarotonga after this month’s general elections.
Puna accused of election bribery
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has been formally accused of bribing Manihiki voters with outboard motors and free flights in the lead-up to the general election.
Manslaughter trial scheduled for next year
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Crime
The driver in a fatal car crash that killed three teenage boys in July last year will have to wait another year for trial.
Gideons sets up camp in Cook Islands
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Local
An association of Christians dedicated to distributing Bibles around the world has established a branch in the Cook Islands.
Good governance and economics
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Economy
Good governance describes how public offices manage our country affairs and national resources.
Te Uki Ou celebrate core values
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Education
Rarotonga school students are now on holiday and at Apii Te Uki Ou school, students celebrated another successful term of learning.
Feedback on new school 'constructive'
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Education
Reaction to the conceptual design of a new school in Nikao has so far been “very constructive”, says the Cook Islands Investment Corporation.
Eco-warriors become expert cyclists
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Education
It was a full-on day of outdoor learning for grade five and six Arorangi School students who spent the last day of school term on an eco-tour around their backyard.
Te Maeva Nui names sponsors
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Sponsors make events happen and this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations are no exception.
Top 5 online: PM's flight a 'waste of money'
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Local
Missed anything in the news this week? Stay up to date with this list of stories that sparked the most interest online.
World membership for Cook Islands Guides
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Local
Girl Guides Association Cook Islands (GGACI) has been made a full member of World Association of Girl Guides and Girls Scouts at the 35th World Conference held, for the first time, in Hong Kong in the Asia Pacific Region from July 5-9.
Mitiaro recount done, petition filed
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Mitiaro voters could be heading back to the polling booths for a by-election after an official recount yesterday produced an unchanged spilt result.
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