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Illegal resident 'one-off' case
Thursday 9 May 2013 | Published in Local
A tourist made infamous by his unusual departure attempt from Rarotonga has been granted permission to work in Rarotonga to raise his return airfares.
Partial solar eclipse
Thursday 9 May 2013 | Published in Local
If it gets a little darker than normal this afternoon then blame it on the moon.
Aitutaki Grey Power set up
Thursday 9 May 2013 | Published in Local
An Aitutaki branch of the Cook Islands Grey Power has been launched by a pensioner who decided “enough is enough”.
Over 200 get free health check
Thursday 9 May 2013 | Published in Health
Nurses provided free health checks to more than 200 people yesterday, as part of International Nurses Week.
HOM jobs up for grabs
Thursday 9 May 2013 | Published in Politics
The top jobs at four government ministries are up for grabs – but be in quick, the deadline is tomorrow.
Justice system our highest priority: PM
Thursday 9 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Henry Puna told a regional gathering of lay magistrates yesterday morning the administration of the justice system is high priority and requires adequate resources.
Traffic offender granted permission to appeal case
Thursday 9 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A woman who said she did not refuse to do a breath alcohol test because she did not get asked in the first place has been granted leave to appeal the High Court’s decision.
Ringi to appeal sacking decision
Thursday 9 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Sacked former director of immigration Kave Ringi has been granted permission to appeal a High Court decision in his case against unfair dismissal.
Workshop on preparing proposals
Thursday 9 May 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands is the first in a list of small island states to benefit from a workshop on how to prepare proposals.
Tourism board members appointed
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Economy
Two new members have been appointed to the board of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation as one long-standing member leaves.
Counselling advised for victims of assault
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace John Kenning presided over the High Court on May 2, and passed judgment on the following assault-related cases: Ngati Matapo Tangaina – entered no plea to assaulting a female, his wife.
Solar paint cuts power bill
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Eric Bateman hasn’t turned on his air conditioning unit in weeks.
PAC to consult public on Colagate
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Local
The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee is gearing up for an investigation into the Colagate saga.
Bus fares go up
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Local
Adult bus fares have increased on Rarotonga as of May 1.
Hospital death shocks family
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Health
Fifty-year-old Ngahuinga Teurere came back to Rarotonga for her daughter’s wedding.
Smoke-free signs unveiled at market
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health officially unveiled new smoke-free signs at Punanga Nui market on Saturday.
Upgrade for outpatients
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Health
Work is due to begin soon on the much needed upgrade for the outpatients department at Rarotonga Hospital.
Celebrating nursing in the Cooks
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
This week the Cook Islands Nurses Association marks International Nurses Week from May 5-12 to celebrate nurses and their achievements.
Creative Centre faces funding shortfall
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Creative Centre has missed out on long-term finding through the Social Impact Fund (SIF), and those involved with the centre say there is not enough money to cover their core operations.
Healthy living for the village
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Arorangi Seventh Day Adventist church is running a Healthy Living Programme for the local community this week.
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