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New Fire Chief for Rarotonga
Thursday 5 June 2014 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s Rescue Fire Service has a new man at the top, but former chief Nga Jessie will remain in a mentoring role for the next two years.
Finance Secretary's contract extended
Thursday 5 June 2014 | Published in Local
Secretary Richard Neves will be remaining at the helm of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management until at least January 2015 after having his contract extended.
Shark case prompts private legal pursuit
Thursday 5 June 2014 | Published in Local
An anonymous individual is continuing efforts to potentially mount a legal challenge against the conduct of government officials in the handling of an incident where shark fins were found aboard a Chinese-flagged fishing vessel.
Govt posts deficit in third quarter
Thursday 5 June 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government has reported a $1.6 million deficit in its overall fiscal balance for the latest financial quarter.
Fuel theft among weekend crimes
Thursday 5 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Police had a busy long weekend dealing with incidents of burglary and theft, including the siphoning of fuel from a rental company.
Petrol shortage hits rental companies
Thursday 5 June 2014 | Published in Local
Petrol may be flowing again in Rarotonga but a number of vehicle rental companies are still licking their wounds from last week’s fuel drought.
Venomous spider on the move
Thursday 5 June 2014 | Published in Environment
Another group of black widow spider cocoons has been discovered in a building near Rarotonga Airport, indicating the venomous spider has been on the move.
Young opera singer enjoyed first show
Wednesday 4 June 2014 | Published in Local
When Ridge Ponini woke up on Saturday morning, he had no idea he would be singing in his first opera concert that night.
Culinary students aim to dazzle
Wednesday 4 June 2014 | Published in Local
Once again, students at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute will be putting their skills on display to offer a unique dining experience.
Petrol's back at the pumps
Wednesday 4 June 2014 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s fuel shortage ended yesterday with the arrival of supplies aboard a cargo shipping vessel early in the morning.
Shark fin find 'a local matter'
Wednesday 4 June 2014 | Published in Environment
Any pursuit of fines or punitive action against a Chinese fishing vessel found with shark fins in Cook Islands waters should be dealt with according to domestic laws, says an official with the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC).
Seabed nodule gifted for public viewing
Wednesday 4 June 2014 | Published in Local
A manganese nodule with certification was presented to the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society yesterday.
Mama recognised in NZ Queen's Honours
Wednesday 4 June 2014 | Published in Local
It was a red letter day for Piripo Elisaia, commonly known as Mama Pi, and the Pacific Homecare team when she received a Queens Service Medal for services to the Pacific community in the 2014 Queens Birthday Honours.
Sentenced for stolen cigarettes
Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Forty-two-year-old Takuvaine man Richard Hoepper has been sentenced to community service and probation for taking $13,800 worth of stolen cigarettes.
More prison time for repeat offender
Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Recidivist offender Ponatu U'a has had an extra nine months of prison time added to his current sentence for not reporting stolen goods worth more than $1000.
Caught driving 3 times over the limit
Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on May 29 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements:
What would you have done?
Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Local
On Wednesday, Cook Islands News published a front page story with a headline “Fuel Shortage could become a petrol crisis”.
Three receive Queen's Honours
Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Local
Three Cook Islanders have formally received awards after being announced as recipients of Queen’s Honours at the start of the year.
Spider found away from warehouse
Saturday 31 May 2014 | Published in Environment
Biosecurity officers have found a black widow spider several hundred metres from where the first spiders and cocoons were discovered.
Pearl theft case filed for retrial
Saturday 31 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Crown Law has submitted an appeal to have the case against William Wade, accused of the theft of pearls from Prime Minister Henry Puna’s house, brought back for re-trial.
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