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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.
Digicel could offer sponsorship deals
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National
Cook Islands sportsmen and women could be in for major sponsorship opportunities if telecommunications giant Digicel buys a majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands.
Puna travels to the Middle East
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna begins the week in the Middle East city of Abu Dhabi, where he is attending ‘The Blue Economy Summit’.
O3b launch to benefit local tourism industry
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National
Switching on O3b’s new high-speed internet in the Cook Islands could help attract more visitors to the country, says the head of tourism.
Te Mato Vai water consultations generates support and caution
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in National
The first week of consultation meetings on the new water system project ‘Te Mato Vai’ have gone well with plenty of questions, but with each of the six meetings held so far giving their support in principle for the project.
Young man warned prison will be next
Monday 20 January 2014 | Published in Crime
A young man with a history of drug related offences has been sentenced for assaulting his 8 month pregnant girlfriend, over petrol.
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.
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.
Promising law career beckons
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National
A young Cook Islander has been enjoying a hard-earned break back home after completing her Masters of Law degree in New Zealand.
New ramp at Avatiu harbour 'temporary'
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National
A temporary ramp that sprung up last week at the Western Harbour in Avatiu will be used to transport heavy machinery and equipment via barge to the outer islands.
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.
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