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Bishop investigation update this week?
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Police could be receiving a recommendation from overseas investigators by the end of the week as to whether charges should be laid against Aitutaki Member of Parliament Teina Bishop.
3 road crashes in weekend
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Police have again expressed concern about driving standards in Rarotonga after another weekend of road safety issues.
Police appeal for motorcyclists' help
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Police want to hear from several motorcyclists believed to have seen a blue van (pictured above) travelling on the back road in Aroa last Thursday morning.
Consultants signed for aged care study
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Local
Two local consultants have been signed up to carry out research into whether the Cook Islands need an aged care facility.
PM unlikely to get aid for pearls
Monday 26 May 2014 | Published in Politics
It seems extremely unlikely that the Prime Minister will receive any more aid funding from the current project.
Maggie 'guarantees' footpath from town
Monday 26 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Incumbent Member of Parliament for Tupapa-Maraerenga George Maggie is pledging to build a pedestrian footpath along the main road in the constituency, should he be re-elected in July.
Govt files complaint against Kiwi reporter
Monday 26 May 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Government has filed a complaint against a Kiwi reporter who broke a story last week alleging Prime Minister Henry Puna is to receive NZ aid for his pearl farm in Manihiki.
PM already has $18,000 pearl grant
Monday 26 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna received about $18,000 worth of aid-funded equipment for his Manihiki pearl farm in 2011, according to official sources.
Deadly spiders could be widespread
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Environment
Venomous black widow spiders and more than 40 cocoons containing at least 200 spider-lings have been found at Rarotonga airport.
Man in custody for alleged kidnapping
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Crime
A man has been remanded in custody for the alleged kidnapping of a young girl in Rarotonga on Thursday morning.
Businesses to undergo assessments
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Local
The Tourism Industry’s food and beverage sector is about to undergo assessment by an independent assessor from New Zealand.
Election: What has the CIP done in 4 years?
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Politics
According to the Cook Islands Party’s 2010 manifesto, a number of priorities and policies are set out according to the party’s “governing principles”.
Cafe owner has export vision
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Local
A new cafe operating at Rarotonga Airport will soon start selling local products like vacuum-packed taro and rukau for tourists to buy as they leave the country.
Cruelty to cat 'unspeakable'
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Local
Dear Editor, Prov 12:10 “A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest act of the wicked are cruel” and on this note I would like to bring to the scrutiny of the public a very distressing incident.
Cook Islands MPs in NZ next week
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Two Cook Islands politicians are heading to New Zealand next week to discuss issues such as women in politics and the impact of climate change.
Puna reaffirmed as party leader
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna was re-affirmed as Party leader yesterday, at the Cook Islands Party’s general conference yesterday.
MMR to host fisheries training
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Local
An eight-day training course on small and medium fisheries business development will be hosted in Rarotonga from June 23 to July 3.
CIP conference today
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party will be holding its first party conference since 2011 today.
Dog controller not yet appointed
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Local
Police have still not named a new dog controller for Rarotonga but have whittled down the list of applicants to two candidates.
Conflict of interest perceptions 'unavoidable'
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna’s advisor says apparent conflicts of interest amongst government officials are unavoidable in small island countries.
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