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Support needed for playground
Tuesday 19 March 2013 | Published in Local
Community support is needed to maintain the playground at the Punanga Nui Markets in Avatiu.
Man jailed for 'madcap' driving
Tuesday 19 March 2013 | Published in Local
A Fijian national who wrote off the car his wife had rented and injured his friends in a drink driving accident was sent to jail on Friday.
Cooks MPs push gender agenda
Tuesday 19 March 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands’ women parliamentarians joined their Pacific counterparts last month to build a new path in addressing gender equality.
Tutaka starts next month
Tuesday 19 March 2013 | Published in Local
The first round of tutaka health checks for the year will begin early next month, with property owners being urged to ensure their sections are clean and tidy.
Cooks talk aid for trade
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Economy
A meeting for government officials to discuss aid and trade is being held at the Cook Islands Red Cross headquarters in Tupapa today.
Nearly 100,000 through expo doors
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands have made a big impact during recent promotional tours in Australia that attracted up to 100,000 potential tourists.
Drink driver ignores police sirens
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on March 14 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi, who passed judgments on the following drink driving offences: Itimanga Tereapii – refused to stop when suspected of driving drunk and led police on a chase from Tupapa to Avatiu.
Solar energy to cut power bill
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Environment
New solar panels were installed at the Kavera Meeting House on March 9, with the aim to give them a zero-dollar power bill.
Pacific showcase a success at The Cloud
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands was represented by a number of high-profile local retailers at a recent exhibition which aimed to showcase the best of the Pacific.
Orders for fuel close soon
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Local
No fuel orders have been placed yet for the next container ship run up to the northern group.
Marmite ordered
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Local
Marmite will be back in New Zealand on March 20, but it is unknown just when it will make it to the Cooks.
Aussie vet back at Esther Honey
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Local
Australian veterinarian Michelle Gray is back on Rarotonga to help out at the Esther Honey Foundation animal clinic.
Fish poisoning in report
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Health
Cases of diarrhoea, ciguatera fish poisoning, and a single case of dengue fever, make a mention in the Community Health Services health report for February.
Plans for maire in Raro
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Maire production from the outer islands has declined, and the Ministry of Agriculture is looking to revive the industry.
Reduce tax burden: Koutu Nui
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Traditional leaders are seeking tax relief for low income workers, an amnesty on back taxes and more help for elderly Cook Islanders.
Alleged assault of woman and child
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on March 14 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi, who passed the following judgments: John Pepe – faces charges of assaulting a female and a child.
Polyfest showcases CI culture
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Culture
Students from Papatoetoe High School prepare to take to the ASB Polyfest stage for their Kapa Rima.
Polyfest promotes Cooks
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Culture
The celebration of Maori and Pacific Island culture continues this week in Auckland, with the ASB Polyfest, held this year at the Manukau Sports Bowl and hosted by James Cook High School.
Contractors for light bulb project named
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Local
Two local contractors have been confirmed to install energy-efficient light bulbs in households on Rarotonga – but the energy commissioner said there is still room for others.
Overtaking driver crashes
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Local
A man who caused injury on Christmas day to another motorist while overtaking was sentenced in the High Court yesterday.
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