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Paul Gauguin visits
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Cruise liners will be seeing more of the Cook Islands in coming years, after cuts to European destinations.
Cooks ideal for cruise ships
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands ticks many boxes as a destination for cruise ships, according to facilitators of a ‘port preparedness’ workshop this week.
Probation for Matapo
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Operation Eagle accused Dina Matapo has been sentenced to one year probation with 6 months’ community service on a charge of offering to supply cannabis.
Jail for refusing jury service?
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Crime
The judge currently presiding over the Operation Eagle court cases has alluded to the possibility of jail time for jurors who fail to fulfil their duties.
Arlander receives jail sentence
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Local businessman Scott Arlander has received 10 months’ imprisonment for three charges of selling cannabis.
PM cautious on EU deal
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Prime Minister Henry Puna has expressed concerns with the proposed fisheries partnership agreement between the Cook Islands and the European Union.
Grey Power reiterates vow
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Pensioner activist group Grey Power met yesterday during a general meeting, reiterating their vow to march to parliament if government fails to meet their demands.
Demo Party welcomes High Court's decision
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Dear Editor, The decision by the High Court about Norman George’s political status is welcomed by the Democratic Party and the Opposition.
Nukutere gala today
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Nukutere College is holding its gala fundraiser today.
'Safety first' for Pacific Energy
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Local
The shore officers training course conducted over two days on Monday and Tuesday was the first course of its kind to be held in the Cook Islands.
A wave of anti-papa'a sentiment in Rarotonga?
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Local
Tepaki is, once again, full of himself and as usual cannot stop from attacking benevolent New Zealand and foreigners in the Cook Islands in his letter to the editor ‘Who is ripping off who?’ (August 19).
Education jobs open up
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Local
A new crop of vacancies are set to open up through the Ministry of Education.
Westpac opens ATM at Wigmore's
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Local
Westpac has installed a new ATM at Wigmore’s Superstore in Vaimaanga.
More support for meals on wheels
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A meals on wheels project has received further funding to continue providing food to Atiu’s elderly residents.
Pukapuka reports on disability funds
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Money from the Social Impact Fund (SIF) is helping people with disabilities get more involved in the community, according to a report from Pukapuka.
Prospect of by-election
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Atiu member of parliament Norman George is fearless at prospect of being forced to win back his seat in a by-election if he formally resigns from the Cook Islands Party.
Visitor numbers not 'real picture'
Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Some tourism operators are expressing disbelief at the latest round of statistics showing a decrease in the number of visitors to the country.
Warrior footsteps
Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Aitutaki’s Nga Pureariki plays a warrior in a new locally-made short film called ‘Footsteps’ – dressed impressively in a costume made by locals on Aitutaki.
Tsunami forecasting talks for Pacific
Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Local
New technologies and methods to better predict and forecast tsunamis were discussed by 15 Pacific island countries at a recent meeting in New Zealand.
Seafood specialists at Kai Moana
Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Local
Tuna, marlin, wahoo and mahimahi are just some of the fresh fish supplied by seafood specialty store Kai Moana.
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