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Boom year for mangoes in Pa Enua
Monday 13 January 2014 | Published in National
A bumper year for mangoes in the outer islands has been keeping residents well fed, but some may take the fruit’s abundance as a sign that cyclones are on the way.
Loss of land leads to common assault
Monday 13 January 2014 | Published in Crime
A 45-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 months probation for an assault resulting from anger at the loss of family land.
Atiu airport work to come out of budget
Monday 13 January 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Most of the $4.9 million needed to seal Atiu’s airport runway will be paid for out of the next national budget, according to a government official.
Chinese ambassador to Cooks condemns Abe's Yasukuni visit
Monday 13 January 2014 | Published in National
The Chinese ambassador to New Zealand, the Cook Islands and Niue, Wang Lutong, published a signed article in New Zealand’s second largest daily newspaper The Dominion Post on Saturday condemning Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to the Yasukuni Shrine.
A $100 bond to 'keep the peace'
Monday 13 January 2014 | Published in National
In a precedent-setting move by police, a Pukapukan man whose wife asked for a withdrawal of his assault charge has been ordered to pay a $100 bond and placed on six months’ good behaviour instead of being dismissed.
Army man crashes into tipani trees
Monday 13 January 2014 | Published in National
The High Court on January 9 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata, who made the following judgements: Tearoa Wright, 25, charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after crashing into tipani trees in Tupapa on December 27, pleaded guilty to the charge on Thursday.
Opportunitiy in radio for local women
Monday 13 January 2014 | Published in National
Young women keen to learn about a career in radio are being offered the chance to dip their toes into the world of broadcasting.
Radio to feature in donor meeting
Monday 13 January 2014 | Published in National
A series of radio talkback shows and interviews will be held with local leaders and international donor partners during a meeting next month.
More data needed for decisions on seabed minerals
Monday 13 January 2014 | Published in National
Collecting more information about the marine environment is a “critical need” if people are to make informed decisions about seabed mining, said the director general of an environment programme in the Pacific.
Vet service to apply for water tank
Monday 13 January 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands’ local vet service is applying for a water tank via a government subsidy, with help from Cook Islands Investment Corporation.
Cook Islands 03b launch 'major milestone'
Monday 13 January 2014 | Published in National
Switching on its new high-speed internet service in the Cook Islands will be “a major milestone” for internet provider 03b, says the company’s marketing manager.
'Aitutaki Angel' reaches 102 years
Saturday 11 January 2014 | Published in National
Well-known Aitutaki character mama Caroline Daniel celebrated her 102nd birthday yesterday with songs, a little dance and cake with a few close family members and friends including her daughter Tutai Malietoa.
Stay alert for Cyclone Ian - Met Service
Saturday 11 January 2014 | Published in National
Cook Islanders are being told to stay on guard and to expect higher tides this weekend as Cyclone Ian threatens to cause major damage in Tonga.
NZ's Cook Islands community mourns
Saturday 11 January 2014 | Published in National
A Cook Islands radio personality who worked tirelessly to promote the interests of his people in New Zealand has died this week.
Digicel would bring 'different perspective'
Saturday 11 January 2014 | Published in National
Global giant Digicel will bring “a whole different perspective” to telecommunications in the Cook Islands if it enters the local market, says Finance Minister Mark Brown.
Stop blaming govt for pension tax, says Haigh
Saturday 11 January 2014 | Published in National
Recent attacks on the government over the taxation of New Zealand pensioners are misguided, says the Collector of Inland Revenue.
Tertiary courses grow in Pa Enua
Saturday 11 January 2014 | Published in National
A local tertiary education provider has increased the training options available to the Pa Enua for 2014.
Pensioners to be reimbursed money
Saturday 11 January 2014 | Published in Local
Members of pensioner activist group Grey Power who had their bank accounts raided by the treasurer just before Christmas will be reimbursed by the government.
Mining international seabed nodules
Saturday 11 January 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands and G-TEC Sea Mineral Resources (GSR), a private company of Belgium, have applied for an exploratory licence in the mineral-rich Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) nodule field in international waters. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) requires developed nations that apply to explore the CCZ to partner with a developing nation such as the Cook Islands, with the developed nation shouldering the costs of the application and subsequent exploration but sharing any revenue received. GSR approached the Cook Islands government recently, after the company signed a 15-year contract in January last year for prospecting and exploration of nodules in the area.
Rare whales beached on Mangaia
Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in Environment
Two mammals originally thought to be dolphins found washed up on the shores of Mangaia on Tuesday evening are now believed to be of the rare beaked whale species.
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