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Judge throws out appeals by Makea Nui Ariki claimants
Tuesday 11 February 2014 | Published in Crime
Continued from page 1 Meremaraea Macquarie, Inanui Love and Nooroa Matua were at that time invested with the Makea Nui Ariki title and took their dispute to the High Court; however none of them were accepted.
President wins fishing comp
Tuesday 11 February 2014 | Published in Environment
Nearly 400kg of fish was reeled in during the weekend’s annual game fishing Weighmaster’s competition.
Te Mato Vai start date pushed back
Tuesday 11 February 2014 | Published in Environment
Work on replacement ring mains – a major component of the $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project – has been pushed back.
Public consultation on minimum wage
Tuesday 11 February 2014 | Published in Local
Minimum wage discussions will be the focus of a public meeting at the Sinai Hall in Avarua tomorrow night from 6 pm.
All Ariki title appeals dismissed by judge
Tuesday 11 February 2014 | Published in Local
All four applicants claiming to be the rightful holder of the chiefly title of Makea Nui Ariki have had their appeals dismissed.
No change on telco stance
Tuesday 11 February 2014 | Published in Local
Suggestions that Government buy a majority share of Telecom Cook Islands have been likened to “Toagate” by the Minister of Telecommunications Mark Brown.
New editor welcomed
Tuesday 11 February 2014 | Published in Local
Mark Ebrey has just joined the Cook Islands News as Editor.
Tax policy part of Beer election talk
Tuesday 11 February 2014 | Published in National
Murienua candidate James Beer is taking the Democratic Party’s latest policy on tax to the people as part of his by-election campaign.
Kiwi students work with Atiu youth
Tuesday 11 February 2014 | Published in National
Six occupational therapy students from New Zealand landed on Atiu yesterday, where they will be working with young people in the community.
Repeat offender bailed
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Crime
A repeat offender who was held in remand for six weeks has been released and placed on a 24 hour curfew.
Family violence meet for key stakeholders
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Crime
Recognition of the role the country has to eliminate family violence is coming to fruition in a workshop dedicated to helping the Cook Islands judiciary and stakeholders come to a better understanding of how to tackle family violence and youth justice issues.
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.
Heads up on renewable energy for donors
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Local
International donor partners will be updated on local renewable energy projects when they visit the Cook Islands next week.
Taro under major attack on Mauke
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Local
Armyworms are destroying whole crops of taro at an alarming rate on the island of Mauke.
Dogs bite Sharks out south
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in National
Local rugby league supporters were treated to an action packed weekend of games from a one sided match to a 30 point thrashing.
Big demand for fish grants
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in National
Almost 100 applications from local small-scale fishers have been received by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR for funding under its fisheries grants scheme.
Air NZ safety video showcases Cooks
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in National
Some of the biggest names in modelling are featured in a new safety video shoot in the Cook Islands and about to be released by Air New Zealand as reported in CI News on Saturday.
Stats strategy to enhance data use
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in National
How to improve the way official information is collected and used was the focus of a government workshop last week.
Free programme to help smokers quit
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in National
Smokers wanting to kick the habit will have some extra help from next week.
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