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Drunk driver passed out in hedge
Monday 18 August 2014 | Published in Crime
A drunk driver discovered passed out in a hedge in Pue has received a stern warning from the court and been disqualified from driving.
Police recruits graduate
Monday 18 August 2014 | Published in Local
A fresh crop of police recruits were told at the graduation ceremony that their role will be a tough and challenging one.
Money on three more election petitions
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Politics
Security costs have been paid for three more petitions, including two that will decide the political fates of Prime Minister Henry Puna and Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Illegal fishing penalty undisclosed
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Local
An incident of illegal fishing by an unlicensed foreign purse seine vessel has been sorted out of court, but the settlement amount will not be disclosed.
Troubled youth gets help from court
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Crime
Some positivity has been gained out of a seemingly hopeless situation with a young man alleged of continuously breaking his probation conditions is released from jail.
Need help? Talk about it
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Health
A four-week media campaign has been launched to promote a free telephone counselling helpline available for Cook Islands youth.
Furniture arrives for new school
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Education
Rarotonga principals and several students had the chance to check out an array of brightly-coloured furniture delivered to Avatea School this week.
Young tenor prepares for auditions
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Local
Promising young opera singer Ridge Ponini is putting the finishing touches on four songs as he prepares to audition at two separate universities in New Zealand.
In praise of island time
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Local
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Drop in Australian tourists 'a concern'
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Local
Visitor arrivals from Australia dropped by nearly five per cent in July, leading an overall decline in tourism numbers during the country’s busiest month of the year.
Diplomat lays out American role in Pacific
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Local
The presence of the world’s pre-eminent superpower in the Pacific has been enduring and will continue to become further entrenched in the region.
Trivia night huge success
Friday 15 August 2014 | Published in Local
More than 100 people turned out for a quiz night at Nu Vaima Bistro which ended up raising $5700 for the Esther Honey Foundation Animal Clinic.
Students eager for military careers
Friday 15 August 2014 | Published in Education
Tereora College students showed up in such numbers for a Defence Force presentation that some were forced to listen in through the windows.
Inflation rise less than expected
Friday 15 August 2014 | Published in Economy
An increase in Value Added Tax earlier this year has not had a major impact on the overall inflation rate yet, according to new data.
Demos continue support for Rasmussen
Friday 15 August 2014 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party is firmly behind the leadership of Wilkie Rasmussen, reads a statement released yesterday by the party.
CIP unhappy with Puna as leader?
Friday 15 August 2014 | Published in Politics
Discord within the Cook Islands Party is growing as members are unhappy with the leadership of caretaker Prime Minister Henry Puna, says a newly-elected Democratic Party Member of Parliament.
Film crew to highlight nutrition issues
Friday 15 August 2014 | Published in Health
An overseas film crew is currently in the Cook Islands to produce two films on food and nutrition for the United Nations.
Youth urged to ask for help
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Health
Young people experiencing mental health problems should be encouraged and supported to reach out and ask for help, says the Cook Islands National Youth Council.
Rigorous tests for budding Defence Force
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Local
Two local applicants for the New Zealand Defence Force were put through their paces as part of a rigorous recruitment process on Tuesday.
Budget preparations just 'groundwork'
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Politics
The Secretary of Finance has issued comments clarifying the current budget process, amidst criticism that the caretaker government is overstepping its authority.
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