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Man accused of playing doctor
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Politics
A local man has been advertising the services of a herbal doctor in elderly homes, and concerns have been raised about his offers of help.
Interest in mining jobs
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Economy
A flood of interest in Australian mining jobs overwhelmed organisers of a meeting to promote the industry on Thursday.
Chinese speaker helps talks
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Cook Islander Tamatoa Jonassen’s language skills were put to the test as he translated for a delegation from China this week.
Logo winner to be announced
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Entries for a competition to find a logo to market the Cook Islands overseas were considered on Tuesday, but a winner has not yet been chosen.
Wife didn't know about drugs
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Crime
The wife of the man described as the main target of the biggest drugs investigation in Cook Islands’ history said she had no knowledge of him having any involvement with drugs and suspected him of smoking cannabis only once.
Drugs talk 'tall stories'
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Crime
The main target of Operation Eagle, Scott Arlander, has been on trial all week and is awaiting the jury’s verdict today.
Dancing for all the fish
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Environment
Keeana Kapi and her Avatea School friends put on fantastic shows on Friday to showcase what they learned about the marine ecosystem this term.
Mining jobs meetings raise concern
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Local
Concerns have been raised about the intention of organisers of meetings seeking expressions of interest from locals in taking up work in the Australian mines.
Da' Spot barbershop open
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Local
Rarotonga now has its own dedicated barbershop – Da’ Spot – with a full range of styling and grooming services for boys and men.
Superstars take the stage
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Local
The Tauraki Superstars had Arorangi students up and dancing in their school hall on Thursday.
New yoga classes on the rock
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Health
Teaching yoga and helping people to care for their bodies, has been the work of a lifetime for Diya Welland.
Cooks take up challenge in Vanuatu
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Cook Islands under 17 men’s national football team departed for Vanuatu last night to take part in the OFC Under 17 Championship finals tournament and qualifier for the FIFA Under 17 World Cup to be held in the United Arab Emirates later in the year.
Parliament not sitting in April
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Politics
Parliament was tentatively scheduled to sit in April, starting Monday, but this is no longer going ahead.
Eye specialists' work underway
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Local
The busy hospital waiting room gives an idea of the number of people who are making good use of the eye specialists currently working in the Cook Islands.
Last day for a Passing Glimpse
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Local
It is the last day of an art exhibition of intimate Rarotongan landscapes and you had better be in quick if you want to own one – over half have sold.
Networking event for young leaders
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
New Zealand has gifted the Cook Islands copies of a new book celebrating Pacific leadership.
Co-ordinator needed for tank subsidy
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Politics
The position of co-ordinator for the government’s water tank project has yet to be advertised, and the Ministry of Finance has been fielding queries from the public about the initiative.
PM addresses tax concerns
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Prime minister Henry Puna has finally spoken to set the record straight on a matter concerning every member of the public – tax.
Cooks seek visitors from Spain
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Economy
Two training workshops given to the Spanish travel industry is hoped to spur them to sell the Cook Islands to their clients.
No new tax for pensioners
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Economy
There are no new taxes and the rates have not changed, says the finance secretary after public concern pensioners were being unfairly targeted.
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