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Aitutaki second best in South Pacific
Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in National
Aitutaki has been voted the second best island in the South Pacific by popular travel website Tripadvisor.
Tourists disillusioned after bag was stolen
Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in National
A visiting Australian couple are unlikely to return to Rarotonga after having nearly $2000 stolen while they were out for dinner this week.
Estall to get day in court
Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Crime
The long-awaited trial of manslaughter accused James Estall will kick off the first criminal and civil High Court judge session for the year.
Whales to be filmed by expert in Cooks
Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Environment
One of the world’s top underwater photographers is coming to the Cook Islands later this year to capture stunning images of whales swimming in our waters.
By-election petition to be considered today
Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local
The recently filed petition concerning last month’s Murienua by-election results will be the focus of a court meeting scheduled today.
Zika-like cases keep coming
Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local
Nearly 130 people have been affected by a zika-like outbreak since the first cases were reported at the start of February, says the Ministry of Health.
CCECC eyeing legal action against Pitt
Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local
The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) is considering legal action against former Business Trade and Investment Board chairman George Pitt and the publishers of a local weekly newspaper over an article which contained a conflict-of-interest allegation against Deputy Prime Minister Teariki Heather.
JP notes big rise in violence cases
Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Violent crime cases have been appearing more frequently in court recently, with 15 out of 60 cases currently before the courts being violent crime against women.
Cabinet sacks Pitt as chairman of BTIB
Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in Local
George Pitt has been fired from his role as chairman of the board for the Business Trade and Investment Board.
Rarotonga's cricket in first D-League hit out
Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in National
Rarotonga has their first taste of the new Cook Islands Domestic League cricket today when they take on the Cook Islands national women side.
Survey launch to mark IWD
Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in National
Today is International Women’s Day and in the Cook Islands this will be commemorated with the launch of the executive summary of the first national family health and safety report at the Punanga Nui Market.
Need seen to reach men
Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in National
Findings from a recent family health and safety study will be used to address the issues women in our community face.
Further arrests made in burglary investigations
Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in National
Three more men have been arrested this week as a result of police investigations into a spate of burglaries in Rarotonga.
Wage review panel hears submissions
Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National
People in the outer islands have called for a separate minimum wage to compensate for their high cost of living.
Burglar targets tourists
Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National
Police are investigating three burglaries and one incident of theft committed in Rarotonga this week, with victims including visitors to the island.
Water tank for local vet clinic
Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National
Esther Honey has received a new water tank to help solve recent water shortages at the clinic.
Fingers crossed for Pukapuka teachers
Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National
Four teachers who have been stuck in Rarotonga waiting for transport to Pukapuka are likely to be leaving by boat next week.
Pa Enua cop huge swells
Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in National
Big swells have been battering some of the outer islands this week but no major damage has been reported yet.
Super Brown owner pleads not guilty
Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Super Brown owner George Taoro Brown has pleaded not guilty to a charge of receiving stolen property.
Workshop focusing on emerging marine park
Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Environment
Stakeholders of the Cook Islands Marine Park participated in a workshop earlier this week meant to deal with key issues in laying a foundation for the emerging conservation zone.
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