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$1m plus lost in cruise revenue
Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Local
Bad weather in Rarotonga has caused four scheduled cruise ships in the last three months to cancel their visits – resulting in a potential $1.2 million loss to the local economy.
Piloting error in tanker trouble
Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Local
Human error is believed to be the reason LPG tanker Victoire got in to trouble in Avatiu harbour on Monday afternoon.
Six assaults in court
Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Local
The High Court on February 7 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru, who passed the following judgments: Noema Kauvarevai – is accused of assaulting with intent to injure and sexually assaulting an underage girl.
Food security key to future
Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Without agriculture and fisheries there is no food, delegates at an annual development partners meeting were reminded on Tuesday.
Donors asked for budget support
Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The financial and economic outlook presented to development partners on Tuesday seemed hopeful.
Excellence the aim, but not there yet
Thursday 14 February 2013 | Published in Economy
When the economy does well there is more pressure on public servants, says the public service commissioner.
Tight tax system needed
Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Around 40 members of the public interested in what will happen to their money in the future showed up to a tax review meeting on Friday.
Fish plant denied by BTIB
Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Economy
A Chinese-owned onshore fish processing plant in Rarotonga has not been granted approval by the government.
Tax agreement signed with Greece
Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands and Greece and have agreed to promote international co-operation in tax matters and will exchange information on taxpayers under investigation if needed.
Purse seine talk tonight
Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Environment
A public meeting on the controversial topic of purse seining is to be held this evening.
Tagged turtles need your help
Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Environment
An initiative to track the migratory paths of over 15,000 turtles in the Pacific region is calling on your support.
NZHC open new hours
Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Local
Deputy High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers announced on Friday that the Office of the New Zealand High Commission will be open to the public during lunch hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 18.
Development driven 'by our people'
Wednesday 13 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Developing a country is about developing the people as much as infrastructure projects, said the chair of a roundtable meeting yesterday.
Donors meet today
Tuesday 12 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Discussions are being held today to help the Cook Islands work better with international donors.
Coral replanted to enhance lagoon
Tuesday 12 February 2013 | Published in Environment
Visitors and locals got involved with a coral rejuvenation project in Aitutaki lagoon.
Plans for processing plant
Tuesday 12 February 2013 | Published in Local
A subsidiary of Luen Thai Fishing Ventures Ltd, a Chinese company licensed to fish in the Cooks, hopes to construct a 1000 tonne frozen storage facility in Rarotonga.
Tanker troubles
Tuesday 12 February 2013 | Published in Local
Theories of why the LPG tanker Victoire was ‘stuck’ in Avatiu harbour spread like wildfire yesterday.
Cause of fire to be determined
Tuesday 12 February 2013 | Published in Local
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire that destroyed the home belonging to Cook Islands High Commisioner Tiki Matapo in Titikaveka on Friday afternoon.
Parliament on Thursday
Tuesday 12 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Parliament starts sitting for the first time this year on Thursday afternoon, and is scheduled for 11 days this month.
Addicted to aid
Monday 11 February 2013 | Published in Politics
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.
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