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Colagate inquiry to commence next month
Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in National
An upcoming inquiry looking into a multi-decade practice that saw at least one local business avoid paying full import levies on its soft drink imports is hoping to begin its investigation next month.
$25,000 insurance excess for Nukutere
Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in National
Nukutere College is looking into insurance funding with its provider.
Gala day to help rebuild schools
Friday 25 October 2013 | Published in National
Former pupils of Nukutere College are banding together to help the two schools recently devastated by fires to rise from the ashes.
Legislation typo causes confusion
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on October 17 was presided over by Justices of the Peace John Kenning and Mata Nooroa who made the following judgements: Netani Cataki, 31, pleaded not guilty to a charge of theft as a servant.
Court cases left hanging 'ludicrous'
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in Crime
A justice of the peace has taken a stand against the lack of progress in cases that have gone through the court for a year without plea.
Solar experts at Koteka Electrical cut power bill
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in Environment
It’s the usual early morning start for the team at John Koteka Electrical.
Avatea School re-opens today
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in Local
Avatea Primary School re-opens its doors for learning today after a blaze destroying a block of classrooms forced the school to close on Monday and Tuesday.
TIS concerned with public consultation process
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in Local
Nukutere College students were brimming with gratitude yesterday as they accepted a donation to kick-start the school’s rebuild after a block of classrooms was destroyed in a fire – an amount that will be matched for Avatea School.
Cabinet shuffle in the works
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands government will be receiving a makeover in the near future, as Prime Minister Henry Puna prepares to shuffle his cabinet.
Air NZ Tourism Awards finalists announced
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in National
After a record number of 47 entrants into the 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards this year, the confidential New Zealand based awards assessors have completed their evaluations and 21 hopeful businesses have been named as finalists.
A designated fire station not needed
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in National
Chief fire officer Barry Hill of the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade says Rarotonga doesn’t need a designated station to improve response to fires.
Community 'role model' on probation for assault
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in National
A man described as being a role model in the community has been convicted and sentenced to 12 months’ probation for assault on a female.
NZ Governor-General attends war memorial
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in National
In an emotional ceremony, New Zealand Governor-General Jerry Mateparae was present in full military regalia on Monday for the unveiling of Mauke’s war memorial.
Reunion for first bank in the Cook Islands
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in National
Over 50 former staff of the National Bank of New Zealand Rarotonga branch will reminisce and share stories of the early days when they gather for a three day reunion starting on November 27.
Pensioners launch demonstration today
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in National
Pensioner activist group Grey Power is poised to hit the streets of Avarua today to demonstrate against the taxing of their New Zealand-paid pensions.
Governor-General visits Mauke
Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in National
New Zealand Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae continued their first official visit to the Cook Islands yesterday by travelling to the outer island of Mauke.
Apii Avatea still closed today
Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in National
Avatea School will remain closed today following a devastating fire on Sunday afternoon.
Students return to Nukutere College
Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in National
Nukutere College students were smiling yesterday, despite the burned wreckage of the school’s west wing of classrooms in clear sight as they resumed classes.
Progress made on women's empowerment
Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands is leading the Pacific in achieving broad international goals around the empowerment of women, say officials.
Public meeting on EU fishing deal
Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources is holding a public consultation today on the proposed Cook Islands-European Union fisheries partnership agreement.
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