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Election: Final try for TV debate
Wednesday 18 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Television is continuing its push for a live debate between political hopefuls. CITV’s Jeane Matenga sent out a formal invitation through email yesterday to officials from all major political entities, along with independent candidate in Ngatangiia, Teina Mackenzie.
New boss for Telecom Cook Islands
Wednesday 18 June 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands has appointed a temporary chief executive, who says his role is about much more than just “steadying the ship”.
'Very small chance' spiders have spread to Pa Enua
Wednesday 18 June 2014 | Published in Environment
Mayors in the outer islands have been told there is a “very small” chance the black widow spider may have hitched a ride to their islands from Rarotonga.
Visitor arrivals at record numbers
Wednesday 18 June 2014 | Published in Local
Last month’s visitor arrivals to the Cook Islands set a new record for May - largely driven by record numbers from New Zealand.
Last chance to dine at Kai Reka
Tuesday 17 June 2014 | Published in Local
Time is winding down for diners to experience the future of Rarotonga’s culinary scene.
'Go Fish' a hit on Mauke
Tuesday 17 June 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Shrieks of laughter filled the room, interspersed with shouts of “Go Fish” and more laughter as the winners snatched stacks of cards to add to their pile.
New chapter for much-loved vaka
Tuesday 17 June 2014 | Published in Culture
Traditional voyaging canoe Te Au o Tonga will soon begin a new chapter in her life, at the completion of a two-year overhaul costing close to $100,000.
Caught one week away from obtaining licence
Tuesday 17 June 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on June 12 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements:
Road safety remains a concern
Tuesday 17 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Police say drunk driving, poor driver behaviour and speed are continuing to cause crashes on our roads.
Election: One Cook Islands releases policies
Tuesday 17 June 2014 | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands has released the set of policies that it hopes to bring into action through a potential kingmaker role in Parliament.
Stolen rego plate seen on Facebook
Tuesday 17 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Two New Zealand men have posted potentially incriminating photos of themselves on Facebook holding a vehicle registration plate allegedly stolen in Rarotonga last week.
Demos show 'lack of understanding'
Tuesday 17 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Allegations of discrepancies in the Appropriation Act 2013 have been disputed by Financial Secretary Richard Neves and show a lack of understanding.
Election: What do the winners get?
Monday 16 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Winning a seat in the Cook Islands Parliament comes with its fair share of responsibilities.
New partnership for fisheries surveillance
Monday 16 June 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Island took part in a successful multi-national maritime surveillance operation last month, despite being unable to use its patrol boat Te Kukupa.
Govt got numbers wrong, say Demos
Monday 16 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Democratic finance spokesman James Beer has identified two counts of “double dipping” in the Government’s finances.
Superannuation decision reserved
Monday 16 June 2014 | Published in Economy
Court of Appeal judges have reserved judgement in the Crown’s appeal of a recent High Court decision regarding the constitutionality of the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund.
Rain delays Punanga Nui project
Saturday 14 June 2014 | Published in Local
Ongoing periods of rain have forced workers to down their tools and switch off engines at the Punanga Nui reclaimed land project.
Frustration at water sign damage
Saturday 14 June 2014 | Published in Crime
An alleged act of vandalism carried out on a ‘No Swimming’ sign in Vaimaanga has upset the Cook Islands Water Safety and Surf Lifesaving Council.
Still no word on Bishop charges
Saturday 14 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Aitutaki Member of Parliament Teina Bishop says no charges have been laid by police, who are carrying out an investigation of bribery and corruption allegations that have been levelled against him.
Coalition looking likely after July 9 election
Saturday 14 June 2014 | Published in Politics
A coalition government of some kind will be needed after the election if the Cook Islands News snap political poll is anything to go by.
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