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Bank struggles with surcharges
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Economy
It is difficult to stop stores adding extra charges to Eftpos transactions, said Westpac Cook Islands general manager Brett Hooker.
Court hearings begin today
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Sir Hugh Williams is presiding over the Cook Islands High Court for the next two week, hearing cases that range from employees being accused to stealing from their employers, to employers being sued by their employees.
Companies warned to pay returns
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The first warning to companies has been issued to pay annual return fees – or risk being struck off the register.
Drink driver told 'take the bus'
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on March 7 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru who passed judgments on the following drink driving offences: McKenzie Taingarua – was involved in a motor vehicle crash at Kavera on Saturday around 8.15 pm after drinking then driving.
JP tough on probation breaches
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Crime
A man who breached his probation conditions repeatedly was sent to prison despite an emotional plea to the court that this would see his family turned out on the streets.
Song 'serves to empower the youth'
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Culture
Local composer Kathy George, with the support of her brother Andrew George’s powerful voice, took out the annual composers competition for the second year in a row.
PM cancels trip to New Caledonia
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Local
The prime minister has cancelled his visit to New Caledonia this week after the country began preparations for Tropical Cyclone Sandra.
CITC committed to 'Go Green'
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Local
CITC, one of the largest employers in the Cooks, believe it is the responsibility of all businesses in the Cook Islands to support projects that encourage a sustainable environment.
Saab returns to Raro
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Local
Air Rarotonga’s 34 passenger Saab 340 returns to Cook Islands skies this week after a major airframe overhaul carried out in Nelson, New Zealand.
Te Vaerua opens new clinic
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Health
Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services is opening a new clinic in Avarua today.
USP numbers up 135%
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
University of South Pacific’s Cook Islands campus enrolments are up 135 per cent from last year to date, partly due to a focus on outer island students.
New sign for Tautu
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The people of Tautu village on Aitutaki celebrated the blessing of new barbecue tables and a brand new Tautu Wharf sign.
Araura blesses prefects
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Araura College prefects were praised and blessed during their investiture on Friday March 1 in their school hall.
Fledgling industry to employ youth
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The fledging seabed minerals industry will attract and keep young Cook Islanders in the country, said the minister in charge of the resource.
'Island hop 'til you drop' at Pasifika
Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Economy
It will be a time of music, dance, art and food in Auckland this weekend, at Pasifika Festival 2013 in Western Springs.
Puka Tapu set to go electronic
Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Culture
The Cook Islands Maori Bible is entering a new digital era.
Solar revolution
Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Environment
The first ‘smart street’ in Murienua will receive its first solar panel today.
Women weaving
Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Local
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Power disruptions unlikely
Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Local
A generator at Te Aponga Uira will be tested over the weekend, but disruptions to power are unlikely, says energy commissioner Roger de Bray.
Nine appointed to advisory board
Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Local
Nine community representatives have been appointed as seabed minerals advisors, including two late nominees.
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