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Water units donated
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Local
Red Cross disaster management co-ordinator Charlie Numanga (left) and Office of the Prime Minister chief of staff Liz Wright-Koteka (centre) were pleased to accept three water treatment units from New Zealand High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers.
Tourism forum to tackle major issues
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Local
Challenges facing the Cook Islands tourism industry will be laid out on the table for debate next week at a wider-industry forum in Rarotonga.
Police road blitz results in 40 fines
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National
An island-wide road blitz on Wednesday morning resulted in police dishing out dozens of instant fines to motorists found breaking the law.
Pukapuka students miss start of school
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National
Five students from Pukapuka who should have started school at Tereora College this week are stuck on the island waiting for the next boat to Rarotonga.
Bags of crushed rock bound for Mangaia
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National
More than 100 tonnes of crushed rock left Rarotonga by barge yesterday to be used in the Mangaia harbour upgrade.
NZ supports drought response strategy
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands received a generous boost in its abilities to respond to droughts with the signing of grant funding arrangement between the national government and the New Zealand High Commission.
Safe found smashed open on beach
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National
A group of tourists whose valuables were stolen during a motel safe robbery this week are “elated” that all of their passports have been found.
Rasmussen: 50th anniversary plans 'ridiculous'
Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in Local
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is calling the government’s plans for a full year of celebrations for the nation’s 50th anniversary of self-government “silly and ridiculous”.
Aitutaki wins 2014 men's Super-Sixes
Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National
Aitutaki won the first men’s cricket super sixes in emphatic style on Saturday! The Araura players made the trip from Aitutaki especially for the competition held at the Turangi Cricket Oval.
Law must be passed to reimburse Grey Power funds
Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National
A special law will have to be passed to fulfil a government promise to return money to members of Grey Power who had their accounts raided by the treasurer.
Pacific women look to increase their numbers in parliament
Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National
Mangaia Member of Parliament Tangi Matapo and Pan Pacific South East Asia Women’s Association (PPSEAWA) Cook Islands Inc president Alexis Napa-Wolfgramm are in Fiji at the Pacific sub-regional gender and politics training workshop run by the Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development.
Kuki MP makes inaugural speech in NZ
Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National
With eloquence, compassion and determination, New Zealand Member of Parliament Munokoapoto Williams left no doubt of the powerful advocacy she will bring to parliament during her maiden speech yesterday.
Airport celebrates 40th anniversary
Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands International Airport celebrated its 40th anniversary yesterday.
Chinese firm 'working without registration'
Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National
The Chinese construction firm contracted to work on Te Mato Vai has not obtained approval to operate in the Cooks, said the chairman of the board that handles foreign company registrations.
Tourist robbery worries motel owner
Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National
A robbery at the Kiikii Motel this week has left its owner deeply upset for her guests and worried about how the incident will impact on her business.
Asbestos removal proceeds in Avarua
Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in Local
Work is well underway to remove asbestos-contaminated soil from Avarua School.
Beer thieves plead guilty
Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in Crime
A young duo caught on CCTV footage taking two cartons of beer from Super Brown during the Christmas break have been identified as Beniamina Patia, 16, and Vaikaloa Taufahema, 19.
Contempt of court charge leads to jail
Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in Crime
An imported rugby player awaiting trial for a charge of rape has been jailed for his third time breaking a bail condition barring him from purchasing or consuming alcohol.
Govt worker on suspended sentence after assault
Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on January 23 was presided over by Justices of the Peace Carmen Temata and Mata Nooroa, who made the following judgements: Manoa Mataitini, 35, appeared for sentencing for a charge of common assault.
Historic moment
Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in Local
Traditional and religious leaders in front of the brand new sign marking the historic site at Avana harbour.
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