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Man arrested for alleged kidnapping
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Crime
UPDATED: A 39-year-old local man has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of a young girl in Rarotonga yesterday.
Bank ex-employees face theft charges
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Crime
A trial date will soon be fixed for three people who allegedly stole money from Westpac last year while they were employees of the bank.
Prized seabed nodule gifted to museum
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Local
A genuine Cook Islands manganese nodule has been presented to the National Museum and members of the public are being encouraged to get along and take a look.
Slow handout for pearl farmers
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Local
Aid-funded equipment and materials will only be handed out to members of the Manihiki Pearl Farmers Association if they meet strict criteria, says the group’s president.
New 'boys' in town aim to raise the bar
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Local
A new eatery has opened in Rarotonga and its owners say their goal is to offer the best food and service on the island at the cheaper end of the market.
Kiwi mentor praises local businesses
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Local
A visiting New Zealand business mentor says he is impressed with the way local enterprises have picked up their game over the past five years.
Ambassadors received by Marsters
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Local
Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters received two visiting foreign diplomats yesterday during a morning ceremony at Government House.
PM denies conflict of interest allegations
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has firmly denied allegations of conflict of interest after media reports that he is about to receive roughly $116,000 in assistance for his pearl farm in Manihiki.
PM may not qualify for pearl fund
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna may not even end up receiving equipment from the New Zealand Aid Programme for his pearl farm, says Financial Secretary Richard Neves, but this could put the whole project at risk.
Fuel shortage for Triad
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Local
A number of fuel outlets are restricting the amount of fuel motorists can buy because their supplier Triad Pacific Petroleum is running low.
Telecom ad period shortened again
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Technology
The Business Trade and Investment Board has again changed its mind about how long Telecom New Zealand must advertise its shareholding in Telecom Cook Islands.
Election: Arborist wants to cut spending
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Politics
If elected, Akaoa Democratic Party candidate and trained arborist Nooroa Baker says he’ll set his sights on hacking away at what he describes as excessive government spending.
Mangaia man found not guilty
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Mangaia man Umuumu Peraua has been found not guilty on the third day of his trial of threatening to kill 54-year-old Pirimetua Uakino with a firearm.
Suwarrow rangers get biosecurity training
Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Environment
Two new rangers have been picked to protect Suwarrow Atoll but the husband and wife team have plenty to learn before they head north next week.
Name suppression for elderly man
Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on May 15 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short, who made the following judgements:
Panels needed for solar project
Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Environment
Construction of a new solar energy system beside Rarotonga Airport has slowed while contractors wait for nearly 4000 solar panels to be shipped over from New Zealand.
Pukapuka workers back in Raro
Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Four workers from Infrastructure Cook Islands have been welcomed home after completing repairs to Pukapuka Airport.
Bikers pay respect to fallen soldiers
Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Local
Clad in leather vests and sporting their signature skull and sword logo, a collective of motorcycle enthusiasts called the New Zealand Patriots gathered in Rarotonga on Monday evening to pay their respects to fallen soldiers.
No favourites for new telco shareholder
Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecommunications Minister Mark Brown says he has no preference for who becomes the new majority shareholder of Telecom Cook Islands.
Students sought for marine course
Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Education
The Ministry of Transport is once again offering their Boatmaster Certificate Course.
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