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BTIB report to be public - eventually
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Local
An Audit Office report on its investigation into the Business Trade Investment Board will be made public, but not until the report has been tabled in Parliament.
Editorial: Telecom data management a battle
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Technology
Having incurred more than $200 in excess data charges on my first full month with Telecom Cook Islands, I took the company’s advice and installed a data tracker on my iPhone 4S and monitored it several times a day.
New market gallery to be launched
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Culture
An exciting new venture for Nga Bates, who is better known for her keen interest in body building and all things physical, is the opening of a gallery in the Punanga Nui Market with exclusive rights to sell Valerie Beale prints in the Cook Islands.
UK students discover the Cook Islands
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Local
A group of students from Northbrook College in Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom have chosen “The Cook Islands” over every other travel destination in the world for the focus of their studies.
Young offender told not to lose opportunity
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on June 5 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning who made the following judgements:
Elephantiasis tests in northern group
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Health
A group of health officers has headed to Penrhyn to commence testing in the Northern Group for filariasis, more commonly known as elephantiasis.
Te Mato Vai work starts on main road
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Local
Te Mato Vai construction has hit the main road in Rarotonga.
Seven plead guilty to drink driving
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Seven people including four visitors face hefty fines after being caught drink driving.
No decision on black widow anti-venom
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is considering whether to import black widow anti-venom to be used in the rare event of a spider bite.
Bakery owners hope for August opening
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Local
Bad weather has caused a few delays but the owners of the Turoa Bakery are hoping to be back in business by August.
Superfund appeal decision Friday?
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Economy
Arguments began to be heard yesterday as part of the Crown’s appeal of a recent High Court decision that declared the Cook Islands Superannuation Fund’s legislation as unconstitutional.
Black widow: Overseas expert offers advice
Monday 9 June 2014 | Published in Environment
A biosecurity specialist from Australia says it might be a good idea for the Cook Islands to start spraying every shipping container which arrives from America and Australia.
Parents key to language survival
Monday 9 June 2014 | Published in Culture
Keeping the Cook Islands Maori language alive and thriving is a responsibility that ultimately lies with parents in their homes, says the Secretary for Culture.
No bailout needed for Cook Islands
Monday 9 June 2014 | Published in Economy
Financial bailouts from New Zealand will not be needed to pay down the country’s debt obligations, says a government official.
Ngaro gets nod for Te Atatu
Monday 9 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Cook Islander Alfred Ngaro has been selected by New Zealand’s National Party to be its candidate for the Te Atatu electorate at this year’s General Election.
Last days for local Telecom offers
Monday 9 June 2014 | Published in Technology
Any locals looking to make an offer to buy Telecom New Zealand’s shareholding in Telecom Cook Islands have only a few days left.
El Nino pattern could mean a dry year
Monday 9 June 2014 | Published in Weather
Meteorologists are predicting an El Nino cycle could return to the western Pacific in the coming months.
Bishop puts his hand up for debate
Monday 9 June 2014 | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands leader Teina Bishop has put his hand up for the proposed political debate mooted by the Cook Islands Party.
Two public lectures at USP next week
Saturday 7 June 2014 | Published in Education
An overseas academic who has been researching tropical cyclone hazards in the Cook Islands is giving a public lecture in Rarotonga next week.
Nightclub brawl names released
Saturday 7 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Name suppression has been lifted for four men charged with fighting in a public place.
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