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Pukapuka boat prepares for send-off
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Avatiu Wharf was bustling with activity yesterday as Pukapuka-bound passengers prepared to set off by boat for the remote northern island.
Long-haul air services locked in until 2018
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Local
Long-haul access to the Cooks has been secured until at least 2018 with the Government’s signing of two contracts with Air New Zealand yesterday.
Beer to be sworn into Parliament
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Politics
James Beer, the declared winner in last month’s by-election in Murienua, is expected to be sworn in next Monday during the first day of the upcoming sitting of Parliament.
Takitumu's PTA elects new chair
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Education
Ruth Horton has taken over from Victoria Dearlove as Takitumu Primary School PTA chairperson for 2014 following the recent AGM.
Aussie couple donate to disability services
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Local
An Australian physiotherapy couple have donated nine sets of crutches, a wheelchair and $1500 to help disabled people living in the Cook Islands.
Zika message fails to bite
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Health
Rarotonga’s zika outbreak is likely to continue until most people on the island have contracted the virus, says the Ministry of Health.
Subsidy programme awaits extra funds
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Local
Officials co-ordinating the Government’s subsidised water tank programme are receiving additional budget funds to continue rolling out the scheme, after exceeding installation targets for the financial year.
Probation for breaking nightclub security lights
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on March 20 was presided over by Justices of the Peace Bernice Manarangi and Mata Nooroa, who made the following judgements:
Parliament session to begin Monday
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliament’s first sitting of 2014 has been scheduled to commence on Monday.
Fuel prices among highest in region
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Cook Islanders are paying one of the highest retail prices for fuel in the entire Pacific Region, according to a new report.
Disaster insurance on agenda in the Pacific
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Weather
NUKU’ALOFA.— Representatives of the Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu attended a regional workshop last week in Tonga to discuss the future of Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (DRFI) in the region.
Digicel seeking Pan-Pacific telco network
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Technology
Digicel’s play at Telecom Cook Islands is as part of a bigger plan by the company to develop a Pan-Pacific network.
Climate change to disrupt food supplies, growth
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Environment
Global warming will disrupt food supplies, slow world economic growth and may already be causing irreversible damage to nature, according to a United Nations report due this week that will put pressure on governments to act.
Tone Deaf quartet visits schools
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Education
More Rarotonga school students will be treated to wonderful singing and comedy antics this week when they host the US comedy barbershop quartet Tone Deaf this week.
Cannabis grower avoids 10-year maximum sentence
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Two men have been sentenced for cannabis possession and cultivation on Friday, and one sent to prison after the judge repeated a Court of Appeal statement saying sentencing for cannabis offences has been too lenient in the past.
Workshop prompts call for awareness
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Some adults encouraging youth to drink alcohol from an early age was one of the issues brought up during the Mental Health Workshop recently held on Mauke.
Small fisheries grant makes big difference
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Local
The Matavera Youth Fishing Project has been kick-started by a small fisheries grant from the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
PM named in Demo counter petition
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has been implicated in the ongoing political saga in Murienua, after the filing of a counter-petition in the High Court late last week.
George slams political reform
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Independent Member of Parliament from Atiu Norman George says self-interest is driving the ruling government’s push for reforming Parliament.
Estall gets probation after guilty plea
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Crime
The young man in a recent trial for dangerous driving causing death has been sentenced to 18 months’ probation and nine months community service for an excess breath alcohol charge.
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