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Visitor 'humiliated' at airport
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Local
A visitor to Rarotonga who was humiliated at the airport by heavy-handed quarantine staff said she just wanted to get back on the plane and go home.
Future leaders support regional approach
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islander Luana Bosanquet-Heays recently returned from the Future Leaders of the Pacific Conference held in Pago Pago, American Samoa from 4-7 February.
New student leaders for Takitumu
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Local
Takitumu School and the local community gathered under the shade of the uto tree on Friday morning, to welcome in the new student leaders for the year.
Sharks tear into Bears
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Aitutaki Sharks rugby league team was the talk of the weekend when they rocked up to Raro and tore strips off the Arorangi Bears in their first hit of the season.
Governance bill debated
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Debate began in parliament Thursday on legislation the Prime Minister termed the “most comprehensive review of outer islands governance ever to be carried out”.
Carter to run for mayoralty
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Speculation has been rife that John Carter would leave his Cooks posting a year early to do so, and now he confirms the “worst kept secret” that he will indeed contest the Far North mayoralty.
Parliament resumes after radiothon break
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Parliament is due to reconvene at 1pm today (Monday), after having a working day’s break on Friday to allow a fire fundraiser radiothon to proceed.
Speaker issues directive
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Speaker of the House Nikki Rattle directed members of parliament to cut straight to the point during question time at parliament last Thursday.
'Bombarded by accusations'
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Agriculture Minister Nandi Glassie was annoyed to switch on the radio last Wednesday morning on his drive to work to hear he was being lambasted by Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George.
150 years of Red Cross work celebrated
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Yesterday, the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) celebrated 150 years of humanitarian work in armed conflict.
Hawaii poses threat
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Tourism head honchos are not predicting such a large increase in tourism numbers as last year due to a challenge to the Cooks from Hawaii.
India donates van to Red Cross
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Red Cross will better deliver its services to the community thanks to a new van complete with hydraulic lifts for wheelchairs.
Smoke alarms for visitor safety
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Tourists can now sleep easy – since the new tourism accreditation scheme was introduced last October, over 200 smoke alarms have been sold to accommodation providers in Rarotonga.
Fiji situation monitored by Cooks
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands are monitoring the situation in military-ruled Fiji very carefully, said the foreign affairs secretary.
Nodules presentation at Papaaroa
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Seabed Minerals Authority launched the first in a series of presentations to schools on Rarotonga last Wednesday.
An exit strategy for aid
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Private consultant Petero Okotai has an Honours Degree from the University of Auckland and has recently returned after a year as a leadership fellow at the East West Center in Hawaii.
Punch lands man in court
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Tuakana Samuel pleaded guilty to one count of common assault on Thursday.
Steady increase in visitors
Saturday 16 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The number of visitors to the Cooks rose by 7.5 percent last year from the year before, which is being credited to a steady increase of tourists from New Zealand.
Agriculture input more than 2%
Saturday 16 February 2013 | Published in Economy
According to official figures, the agriculture sector contributes 2 percent to the economy – but the finance minister does not believe this is accurate.
Bench warrant cancelled after 20 minutes
Saturday 16 February 2013 | Published in Crime
A bench warrant was cancelled for the arrest of Temotu Arioka – less than half-an-hour after it was issued in court on Thursday.
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