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Four in court on burglary charges
Friday 11 April 2014 | Published in Crime
Police have arrested four men who they believe are responsible for most of the burglaries committed in Rarotonga recently.
No chemicals will be put in water
Friday 11 April 2014 | Published in Local
Chlorine and fluoride will not be added to public water supplies at the end of the Te Mato Vai (TMV) upgrade programme.
Ministers outline key priorities
Thursday 10 April 2014 | Published in Environment
Pacific ministers attending the second Pacific Regional Energy and Transport (Aviation and Maritime) Ministers Meeting acknowledged that transport and energy are key enablers for development, reinforcing the importance of the nexus between sustainable energy and transport access, along with health, water, food and education.
Trade and fisheries meeting in Suva
Thursday 10 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Senior Trade and Fisheries Officials from the Pacific ACP states are in Suva, Fiji for a three day meeting.
Free pet transport looking for takers
Thursday 10 April 2014 | Published in Local
Just one dog owner has taken advantage of a free pick-up service in Arorangi to help those who have been unable to get their animals de-sexed.
Beer petition decision reserved
Thursday 10 April 2014 | Published in Crime
An electoral petition hearing into the validity of the Murienua by-election has largely come down to whether or not successful candidate James Beer committed bribery when he made a $50 donation to Grey Power at a candidates meeting prior to the election.
Driving licence law now official
Thursday 10 April 2014 | Published in Local
A major law change which means visitors can drive in the country for up to six months using their overseas licence has been signed and sealed.
Government to look at departure tax
Thursday 10 April 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government may look at changing the departure tax law after a cruise ship company’s decision to axe its overnight stopover in Rarotonga.
New rangers needed for Suwarrow
Thursday 10 April 2014 | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service is looking for two hardy souls willing to live on a remote northern atoll for six months at a time and protect its wildlife.
Pacific Scholarships open
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Education
It’s that time of year again! Cook Islanders looking to start tertiary study or continue on to university from high school, the New Zealand Pacific undergraduate scholarships and regional scholarships are now open.
Orion part of search for solo sailor
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Local
An RNZAF Orion seen flying over Avarua yesterday had been on a mercy mission to find and direct assistance to a sole Canadian sailor in distress about 1100 km south of Rarotonga.
Govt to set aside debt repayment funds
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Economy
New legislation coming into force this year will ensure the Government ring fences funds for the purpose of repaying public debt.
Busy year for disability council
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Disability Council executives and members had a busy past year according to the president’s annual report tabled at the recent annual general meeting.
Man dismissed on firearms charge
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Crime
An Aitutaki man accused of discharging a firearm at a private residence in Aitutaki was found not guilty by three Justices of the Peace.
Ship shortens visit to avoid tax
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Economy
A cruise ship has shortened its two-day trip to Rarotonga after finding out its that passengers and crew members would each have to pay a $65 departure tax.
Law change for visiting drivers
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Local
Visitors to the Cook Islands will soon be allowed to drive in the country for up to six months using their overseas licence.
Due date looming for SIF
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Local
Time is running out for those wanting a share of a $260,000 civil services fund – but so far no applications have been submitted.
Workshop identifies copyright flaws
Tuesday 8 April 2014 | Published in Local
A three day workshop held in Auckland recently for policy and decision makers on copyright, creativity and development has highlighted the fact that protective laws in the Pacific, including the Cook Islands, are well out of date.
Landowners concerned about Digicel
Tuesday 8 April 2014 | Published in Technology
Owners of the land currently occupied by Telecom Cook Islands have expressed concerns over the sale of TCI shares to Digicel.
From circus to the high seas
Tuesday 8 April 2014 | Published in Local
Seeing a sight like the Picton Castle docked in our harbour would make any adventurous soul want to climb aboard and sail, and nothing was truer for the tall ship’s newly appointed cook Lily Donovan.
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