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Woman placed on probation and banned from drinking
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on October 10 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements: Upoko Nelio, 30, appeared for sentencing on a charge of excess breath alcohol.
Reducing waste in the Cooks
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Environment
With September’s clean-up events done and dusted, it’s a good time to think about ways to reduce waste, said the Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative’s (PICI) programme manager Tiffany Straza.
Spike in illness noted - report
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Local
A spike in influenza-like illness and repeated incidences of diarrhoea have been noted in the monthly health report from Public Health.
Piriariki Maao – the 'Queens Man'
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Local
Sergeant Piriariki Maao of the Avarua Boys Brigade Company salutes Queen’s Representative and Boys Brigade patron Tom Marsters who presented the young man with his Queen’s Award badge for outstanding voluntary service.
O3b satellite launch delayed
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Local
High-speed internet service O3b has delayed a launch of its second set of satellites due to a minor glitch – but Telecom is still aiming to launch faster internet next month.
MAGS clean sweep on tour
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in National
Mt Albert Grammar School (‘MAGS’) ended their tour at the weekend, winning their third and final game on tour 27-5 against a local Under 19 Residents XV.
Youth honour World First Aid Day
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society recently held celebrations in honour of World First Aid Day.
Bridging the gap for isolated communities
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in National
Ensuring that students from every corner of the Cook Islands have access to excellent learning opportunities is the focus of an online educational programme at the Ministry of Education.
Students urged to strive for excellence
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in National
New graduates of the University of the South Pacific were urged to challenge themselves in their future endeavours by vice chancellor and president professor Rajesh Chandra.
70 new graduates celebrated
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in National
The scent of flowers filled the auditorium yesterday as new graduates were adorned with stacks of ei’s up to their ears by proud loved ones.
Whatever you do this month, do it in pink
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in National
October is breast cancer awareness month and the Cook Islands community is getting behind the cause.
18 people win in Creative Centre raffle
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in National
Eighteen lucky people were announced as the winners of the Creative Centre raffle draw at the Punanga Nui markets.
Cooks' economy more at risk from cyclones
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in National
A severe cyclone would damage the Cook Islands economy more now than ever, says a coastal engineer from Australia.
Disaster awareness focuses on disability
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in National
A local man is asking people to consider those with a disability for Disaster Awareness Day on October 13.
Angaanga kapiti mataora te katoatoa
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in National
Mataiti Mataiti explains in Cook Islands Maori his experience of walking alone from Arorangi to Nikao during the tsunami alert in 2009.
High achievers!
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in Local
Seventy students from the University of the South Pacific (USP) were awarded qualifications yesterday during a graduation ceremony at the National Auditorium.
Taxi drivers still overcharging customers
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in Local
Some taxi drivers are overcharging customers, despite signing a memorandum of understanding to standardise fares in June.
Collecting rainwater could save millions
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in Local
A local businessman is saying the government could save millions of dollars in future infrastructure costs by assisting households to catch rainwater.
Local merchants get into the Xmas spirit
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in National
Merchants on Rarotonga are getting ready to spread Christmas cheer in December.
Regular visitor aims to 'give back'
Saturday 12 October 2013 | Published in National
Canadian visitor Randall Nelson is on a mission to raise some cash for Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Service.
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