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History in the making at Aitutaki New Year's junior cricket comp
Tuesday 31 December 2013 | Published in National
Aitutaki cricket managers from the cricket loving villages of Vaipae and Amuri and the Arenikau club have been readying their young sides for tonight’s start to the highly anticipated ANZ Under 19 Boys and Girls Aitutaki cricket season.
Time to party for New Year's Eve
Tuesday 31 December 2013 | Published in National
Those ringing in the new year in Rarotonga have a few options tonight.
CITC winners get hi-tech gifts
Tuesday 31 December 2013 | Published in National
Two lucky individuals carried home a 40-inch Samsung television yesterday, concluding a month long promotion by local retailer Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC) and dairy brand Fonterra.
Milky Bar Kid in Rarotonga
Tuesday 31 December 2013 | Published in National
Hinetaapora Short, the world’s first ever female Milky Bar Kid, is spending her Christmas holidays in Rarotonga this year and using the time to learn Cook Islands Maori.
A winning start for Amuri women cricketers
Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in National
After a stunning win against Arenikau on Friday evening the Amuri women will have the confidence they can win the Aitutaki women’s round robin cup this season.
Cabinet prepares to bring in 2014
Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in National
With the holidays in full swing, the nation’s political scene has shuttered down in preparation for 2014.
Cook Foundation aims to support charitable causes
Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in National
A new organisation has been set up to support charitable causes in the Cooks.
Northern group awaits Sky TV
Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in National
The majority of Sky customers are now receiving the service from a new satellite, following a major transition by providers in Fiji that threatened to cut the Cooks’ signal entirely.
Govt outlines budget priorities
Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in National
Revitalising growth in the Pa Enua and boosting job opportunities across the country are among the government’s main priorities for the next fiscal year.
MP Bishop unhappy with tax collectors
Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in National
Aitutaki Member of Parliament and cabinet minister Teina Bishop has spoken out against the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning for seizing funds directly from the bank accounts of seniors collecting the NZ-paid super.
Re-offender 'will have Christmas pudding in jail'
Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on December 19 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata, who made the following judgements: Teremoana Saddler, 23, was sent back into prison because police could not trust him to behave over the holiday period, after he committed a trespass offence the day he was released on bail three weeks ago.
Assault appeal leads to conviction
Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in Crime
A Fijian man, who initially had a charge of assault on a female dismissed by the court, has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation with the first six months community service.
Report out on coral reef health
Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in Environment
A draft report detailing the relatively high level of health of coral reefs within the Cook Islands Marine Park is being circulated for comment by research scientists.
More rain needed
Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in Local
Recent rain has made a “slight” improvement in water levels in Rarotonga, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) – but officials are still hoping for more rain.
Pesticide in 80s 'contributed to ill health'
Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in National
Dear Editor, In response to the CINews article ‘Huge decline in agriculture: census’ on December 13, I want to ask the department of agriculture, did you get any statistics from injuries or deaths that occurred while employed by the department that have contributed to ill health or death.
Purse seine consults: an account from Mauke
Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Environment
Mauke correspondent June Hosking recently attended a public consultation on purse seining conducted on the island by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and led by secretary Ben Ponia.
Man dead in Mauke
Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Local
A young man died in Mauke on Christmas Day, and police say a firearm was used in the incident.
Williams family reunite in Matavera
Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Local
Nearly 100 members of the Williams family have gathered in Rarotonga this week for an action-packed Christmas andNew Year reunion.
Pukapuka runway repaired for funeral
Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Local
The Pukapuka Airport was re-opened after a member of the island’s community passed away suddenly in Rarotonga.
Pacific Resort spends half a million in revamp
Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in National
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHS) is spending half a million dollars on upgrades and refurbishments at its resort in Rarotonga.
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