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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.
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.
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.
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.
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