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Young man given second chance in court
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on February 6 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short, who made the following judgements: Vaipeka Tonitara, 23, appeared on a charge of common assault.
Fishing company tight-lipped over raids
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Local
A foreign fishing company involved in the ongoing investigation of Cabinet Minister Teina Bishop is being tight-lipped after last week’s police raids.
Deborah does her own thing
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local
While most visitors to paradise are keen to don bikinis and soak up the sun American Deborah Upington (pictured centre) prefers to spend her time helping in the classroom.
Market massage offered
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National
Traditional-style massages are being offered by a local pastor at Punanga Nui market.
Weaving classes filling up fast
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National
Learning to weave baskets will be the focus of a community course starting this month, with some classes already full.
Ukulele legend to pass on his skill
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National
Renowned ukulele player Rudy Aquino will be sharing his gift with the Rarotonga community this month.
Aitutaki's turn for sampling
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National
A consultant visited schools on Aitutaki this week to test for asbestos.
New board members
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) recently announced changes to its board.
Pukapuka school principal stuck
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National
While most school principals are back into the swing of the school year – those at Niua School on the northern group island of Pukapuka have yet to meet their new principal.
German tourists robbed in Rarotonga
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National
Electrical devices and cash have been stolen from a German family during their one-month holiday in Rarotonga.
Donated device to assist vets
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National
A piece of donated equipment will be streamlining animal operations for vets in the Cooks.
De-sexing still on offer
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National
An island-wide push for de-sexing animals fell flat with local pet owners, but people are still encouraged to book their animals in for the free procedure.
Take money and go
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in National
Dear editor, I am angry and tired of watching on TV and reading in the newspapers about the complaining winging from these Grey Power overseas (NZ) pensioners and their unpaid taxes, owing to ‘my government’ (The people of the Cook Islands).
Aitutaki filming popular
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local
Tens of thousands of people from all over the world have already watched the making of an Air New Zealand safety video shot in Aitutaki.
Cops 'fishing' says lawyer
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local
Cabinet Minister Teina Bishop’s lawyer says recent raids associated with the ongoing police investigation of his client appear to be a “fishing expedition”.
Digicel deal nearly done?
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Local
Digicel met with the Cook Islands Government yesterday to talk about its intentions to buy a majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands.
Vaka TV case back before High Court
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Crime
An unresolved court case between an Australian investor and local television station Vaka Television has been brought back to the attention of the High Court.
Tuna report slams China
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Local
The issue of subsidies and its effects on South Pacific fisheries has once again crept up, with renewed concern according to a report by one regional organisation.
Toothbrush time!
Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Local
The school bell signalling the end of morning tea break at Arorangi Primary School also means ‘toothbrush drill’.
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