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Theft accused found guilty
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Crime
The Fijian national accused of stealing over $10,000 from Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa has been found guilty of taking just $298.80 of that amount.
Controversial painting recreated
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Culture
One of New Zealand’s best-known historical paintings has been recreated in Rarotonga as a stunning photographic piece involving 24 local cast members.
All Black flees the Kiwi winter
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Local
All Black veteran Cory Jane has escaped the bitter winter in Wellington for a week-long holiday in Rarotonga, where he is trying to “chill out and get a tan”.
Pandanus an important part of Mauke identity
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Environment
Imagine Mauke’s future without ara (pandanus). We believe it is an important part of Mauke’s identity as well as the environment.
Plenty of info at Lagoon Day
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Environment
The role of the animals and plants in the fragile ecosystems of the Cook Islands was one of the standout themes at this year’s Lagoon Day.
Bottles used for artificial reef structure
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Environment
Visitors to Lagoon Day this year may have had their eye caught by a small concrete structure with glass bottles protruding from it.
Election coverage popular online
Saturday 19 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.
Decision pending on pearl farm aid
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
No decision has been reached about which pearl farmers in Manihiki will benefit from an aid-funded package of materials and equipment, says Mayor Ngamata Napara.
CIP wins majority in final count
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party has won a majority in Parliament after a dramatic final day of vote counting.
Mysterious votes in final count
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Over 1200 votes were added to Election 2014’s preliminary results after final counting, raising public concern over the handling of special votes.
Court told of pause in theft of wages
Friday 18 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Theft as a servant accused Avitesh Prasad denied knowledge of 31 wage anomalies despite an obvious stop to the theft during his time on holiday overseas.
Lagoon Day comes alive with students
Friday 18 July 2014 | Published in Environment
Hundreds of Rarotonga students braved the elements and headed with eager minds down to Punanga Nui for Lagoon Day yesterday.
Eftpos surcharges taken 'very seriously'
Friday 18 July 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Bankers Association says it takes surcharges on card transactions “very seriously” and will take action against offending merchants.
Visitor numbers only half the story
Friday 18 July 2014 | Published in Local
Visitor arrival numbers have been hitting record highs, but the real focus should be on how much money people are spending, says Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.
Cook Islands Party moves ahead
Friday 18 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The 2014 general elections will be going down to the wire after the release of six more final results for constituencies in the outer islands.
Election: Puna in, Rasmussen out
Friday 18 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party has secured a majority in Parliament.
Environment should be a booking factor
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Environment
Earlier this year a friend of my sister Edna was planning her trip to Rarotonga for a friend’s wedding.
Smooth roads coming no time soon
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Local
Issues with an aged water reticulation system are putting road improvement plans for a portion of Rarotonga, including Avarua, on hold.
Arson prompts security for schools
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Education
Long-term security services are being put in place at a number of schools on Rarotonga in response to the arson attacks at two schools late last year.
El Nino to blame for bad weather
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Weather
If you’ve been grumbling about the recent cool temperatures, endless rain and lack of sunshine, blame it on El Nino.
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