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Colagate inquiry next month
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Economy
The long-awaited ‘Colagate’ inquiry will begin next month, an official with Cook Islands Parliament has confirmed.
Zika count too low, say pharmacists
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Health
Pharmacy managers suspect the number of people who have contracted the zika virus in Rarotonga is much higher then the official reported figure.
Young burglary accused on bail
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Crime
A young man charged with burglary on a backpacker accommodation and entering a private residence with the intent to commit a crime, has pleaded not guilty.
Water safety day a huge success
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Education
Rough seas and bad weather did not deter young Cook Islanders from enjoying learning about how to be sun smart and safe in the water on Saturday.
Spike in new vehicle registrations in 2013
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Local
New vehicle registrations soared to a seven-year high in 2013, while the total value of building approvals remained low but crept up slightly.
Rare bible returns to Rarotonga
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Culture
At 159 years old, a rare Cook Islands Maori bible is still in fine condition. 'Tuatua Tapu' has been donated to the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society and will be on permanent display in the museum.
PM played role in shark fin incident
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Local
Prime Minister and Marine Resources Minister Henry Puna made an “executive decision” in allowing a boat discovered to have shark fins aboard to proceed through the nation’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) without having charges laid.
Auditors discuss govt accountability
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Members of parliament’s Public Accounts Committee are hosting a regional audit official who has travelled to Rarotonga to discuss government financial accountability in the South Pacific.
Are Pa Metua gets a makeover
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Local
Kind members of a New Zealand Rotary club gave Rarotonga’s Are Pa Metua centre a much-needed lick of paint this week, despite the dire weather conditions.
Tumutoa named BTIB chairman
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Local
Rarotonga-based accountant John Tumutoa has been appointed as Chairman of the Business Trade Investment Board.
Tone Deaf due next week
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Education
Rarotonga schools will be alive with the sound of comedy a capella music next week.
Super Brown case put back until July
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Super Brown owner George Taoro Brown appeared at the High Court at Avarua yesterday and had his case put back until July.
Quota system answer to overfishing?
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Environment
Implementation of a new fisheries management system in the Cook Islands will aid conservation efforts and address the issue of overfishing, says the Ministry of Marine Resources.
Name salon and win a free cut and colour
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Local
Suggestions for the name of a new training salon are being welcomed, with a free cut and colour up for grabs.
Machete man gets suspended sentence
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Crime
An elderly man who wounded his neighbour with a bush knife in Mitiaro has been ordered to come up for sentencing in 12 months.
'Local companies first' policy remains
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Local
Local companies will continue to be given preference by the Business Trade and Investment Board for contract work on the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project.
Kiwi company gets big solar contract
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Environment
A Kiwi company has been awarded the contract to build a large solar power system at Rarotonga International Airport, starting next month.
Zika count complicated by hospital reports
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is finding it difficult to work out how many people have been affected by the zika virus because names are being duplicated on patient lists.
Cyclone Mike leaves little damage
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Weather
Apart from blowing off part of a roof in Aitutaki, Tropical Cyclone Mike caused little damage as it passed quickly through the Southern Cooks, authorities say.
Crown ready for manslaughter trial
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Crime
A pre-trial hearing to test the reliability of evidence in the case of manslaughter accused Ngati-Tane Vano is planned to be held in May.
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