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George fights for Rakanui
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George has joined another MP in questioning the firing of parliamentary clerk Tupuna Rakanui.
Puna defends Pitt
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister has come out in defence of his special advisor Trevor Pitt, who has been the subject of conflict of interest allegations in relation to his role as a media owner.
Pitt denies allegations
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna’s special advisor Trevor Pitt has denied allegations of conflict of interest which stem from his roles as a media owner and an official in the PM’s inner circle.
Google in the Cooks
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Technology
A Boeing 762-200 private jet belonging to Google landed at Rarotonga Airport on Friday, August 16 and departed on Saturday.
Trio win medals at Toque D'or
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands trio that competed in this year’s premier Toque D’or Competition has swept up two bronze medals and one silver medal.
No Cook Islands rep at the WTO workshop
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Lack of time meant no Cook Islands representation at the recent World Trade Organization (WTO) regional workshop in Vanuatu, according to the financial secretary.
Common assault charge 'boyish buffoonery'
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning who passed the following judgments: Leroy Robinson – appeared in court for sentencing over a common assault charge.
Diesel-powered research trip questioned
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Marine park researchers have been questioned about their carbon footprint following an expedition to survey areas of Cook Islands waters.
Holiday in Raro proves costly
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Local
A trip to the Cooks has left an Australian couple more than $1000 out of pocket after Flight Centre booked flights departing from the wrong city.
Graduates wanted at Westpac bank
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Local
Westpac is looking for university graduates to join a year-long programme, with the promise of a full-time job at the end.
Tereora launches learning charter
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Local
Tereora College proudly launched the school’s new learning charter on Friday morning.
7s crew to train
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Local
There’s renewed enthusiasm in Cook Islands rugby sevens with newly appointed coach Chad Tuoro assembling a training squad of 24 players this week to prepare for a number of upcoming events.
Outpatient department now a building site
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Health
Work is well underway at Rarotonga Hospital, with contractors on site completing upgrade work to the outpatients department.
Book donations for school's first library
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
An outer island school’s Facebook post requesting book donations for its first library has ignited a huge response.
More O3b satellites arrive
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Technology
The second set of O3b satellites have arrived at the launching site in French Guiana, bringing the Cooks one step closer to high-speed internet.
Returning to nature for medicines
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Health
Fialuma Piniata says many cures, from skin conditions to sore throats to brain tumours, can be found in the flora and fauna of the Cook Islands.
Rasmussen challenges Huanan
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen has asked a foreign fishing company to come clean on its dealings with government ministers and officials.
Demo's Toagate bill to 'erase debt'
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party intends to introduce a bill to Parliament that could alleviate the country of its debt to fuel company Toa Petroleum.
Turepu sets up ministerial office
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Cabinet ministers will be in-country this week as the government prepares for the upcoming announcement of a new Deputy Prime Minister.
Questioning our fisheries strategy
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Retired lawyer and amateur fisherman Reuben Tylor, has been a frequent critic of MMR on issues of overfishing as well as its failure to take a sound business approach in its dealings.
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