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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.
Education blitz on under-age workers
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Economy
The Ministry of Internal Affairs – Labour & Employment Relations Office has been informed that a young person under 16 years has taken up employment and stopped going to school.
Digicel on the island
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Technology
Two of Digicel’s top men have been on the ground in Rarotonga last week taking further steps towards a buyout of Telecom Cook Islands.
Court backlog needs sorting
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Crime
High Court judge Justice Sir Hugh Williams has asked the Police and Crown Law to make it easier for judges to do their job.
Cooks agreement for family planning
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Government has entered into a grant agreement with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Pacific Sub-Regional Office to provide technical assistance and financial support for local activities aimed at improving family planning and sexual and reproductive health services in the Cook Islands.
Cabinet begins new budget discussions
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna along with fellow Cabinet Ministers are scheduled to begin their budget discussions with their respective heads of ministries this week.
Big move for pre-schoolers
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Education
Pre-schoolers at St Joseph’s Primary School will shift into their brand new classroom this week after it is officially opened and blessed on Wednesday.
Telecom marks major milestone
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands marked one of its biggest milestones in recent history with a full-on launch at Te Vara Nui on Friday night.
Telecom customers dispute high bills
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands is facing heat from a number of customers in Aitutaki who believe they are being billed for broadband data they haven’t used.
Warning to watch data usage
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Technology
As Cook Islanders adjust to the benefits of high-speed internet and 3G mobile, Telecom is warning its customers to keep an eye on their data usage.
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.
'It was in the year 3025 and I was a cyborg'
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Education
Today we share more creative writings by students at Apii Avatea in Nikao. The kids have been keeping their heads in their new reading books with thousands donated to the school recently to support its fire recovery project. Today we share some of the stories written by senior students of the school.
Manslaughter case put off until July
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Crime
A veteran police officer accused of manslaughter in the death of Takuvaine teenager Pukana Piniata had his case heard by the High Court earlier this week.
Airport solar project to cost $3m
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Environment
A large solar power system being built at Rarotonga International Airport will be the biggest in the country and is expected to cost about $3 million.
Consumer watchdog being sought
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is looking for its next consumer watchdog.
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