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Domestic dispute leads to break in at Whale centre
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on January 16 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements: Siliamoanalulu Lupena, 24, pleaded guilty to a charge of wilful damage, for damaging a fence, sign post, louvers and mirror on the property of the Whale Research Centre in Nikao.
Quick actions prevents a drowning
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in Local
Local police dealt with 24 incidents over the weekend from domestic violence cases, attack on a motorist and a near drowning in Muri.
Account raids a last resort: Neves
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in Local
An official with the finance ministry said he is confident of the legality of the controversial deduction notices recently issued to pensioners by the Collector of Inland Revenue.
Badminton holiday programme starts today
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National
Badminton is enjoying a steady growth in popularity and to boost this growth, a holiday programme will be run from today for kids and adults to learn more about the sport.
Pukupuka barge set to leave soon
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National
A barge taking workers and heavy machinery to fix Pukupuka’s dilapidated airport is on track to leave in about three weeks.
Nursing school opens next month
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National
A new principal for the Cook Islands Nursing School has arrived in Rarotonga.
Food hygiene and safe drinking water important, notes report
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National
Hundreds of cases of diarrhoea were noted in the Cook Islands last year, according to a report from the Ministry of Health.
Police officer gets firearms training
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National
A member of the Cook Islands Police Service has been chosen to take part in a training course in New Zealand designed to improve his ability to handle firearms.
Foreign worker alleging breach of contract is facing deportation
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National
A foreign worker who alleges her contract was violated repeatedly by her employer is slated to be deported Monday.
Police warnings are 'not getting through'
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National
Police are again asking tourists to make sure they take basic precautions to avoid becoming victims of robbery while holidaying in Rarotonga.
New Crime Stoppers office unveiled
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National
A brand new way of fighting crime in the Cook Islands has emerged with yesterday’s unveiling of the new Crime Stoppers office.
A new year brings fresh opportunity
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National
Recently I spoke at the funeral of a young man who died suddenly in Rarotonga, his earthly light snuffed out much too soon.
Film Raro funding proposal denied
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National
Film Raro organisers say they were asked not to submit a proposal to receive funding from tourism, which they hoped would help pay for a second round of the event.
Reliable tax base crucial - Neves
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National
Dear Editor, In 2013/14 the parliament appropriated $13.8 million for the payment of benefits which will predominantly go towards paying pensions to 1700 aged people and child benefit for 3600 children; $14.6 million towards tourism related activities to keep the economy strong, $12.4 million towards health which includes salaries for doctors, nurses, payments for pharmaceuticals and referrals for Cook Islanders to visit specialists in New Zealand, $14.4 million to educate children in primary and secondary schools and tertiary activities, $4 million to run a police force, $11.6 million for the outer islands, $8 million will go towards capital activities, $5.7 million for servicing existing debt, and so forth.
Rat eradication on Suwarrow looks promising
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in Environment
A rat eradication expedition in mid-2013 was aimed at eradicating the pest from the northern group island of Suwarrow – one of the more important bird islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Wharf cracks to be surveyed next month
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National
An independent review of the recently discovered cracks in Avatiu wharf is scheduled to begin early next month.
NES asked to explain tree felling
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in Environment
The owners of a beachfront property in Rarotonga are asking for an explanation of why more than 20 trees were cut down on their land without them knowing.
Aitutaki council addresses parties
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in Local
Aitutaki’s island council has vowed to address the issue of excessive partying at Tautu public wharf.
Asbestos-tainted soil to be removed from school
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in Health
Asbestos found in soil at a primary school on Rarotonga will be dug up and disposed of.
Apii Potiki Te Uki Ou goes bilingual
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National
A name change to Apii Te Uki Ou’s pre-school to Apii Potiki Te Uki Ou is in line with the centre’s vision to become more bilingual in 2014.
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