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Cabinet back to work
Saturday 12 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Cabinet are back in action this week after the Christmas and New Year break.
'Cooks need to tighten drug and alcohol rules'
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Economy
New Zealand has tightened rules to control drug and alcohol risks in adventure tourism and the Cook Islands tourism chief executive believes it is time the Cooks does the same.
Long day in court after holidays
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court yesterday was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who passed the following judgments: Tangata Katuke – pleaded not guilty to assaulting a female and guilty to breaching probation conditions.
Peaceful protest
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Culture
Fiery scenes of protest were expected but did not transpire at Pukuruvaanui Marae in Turangi yesterday during the investiture of Tamaiva Tuavera (left) with the disputed title of Maoate Mataiapo.
New Maoate Mataiapo invested
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Culture
The ceremony at the Turangi marae began with a peaceful protest by the Pekamu line of Ngati Maoate that disagree with Tamaiva being given the title of Maoate Mataiapo.
Families divided by Mataiapo dispute
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Culture
Despite the investiture of Tamaiva Tuavera as Maoate Mataiapo at Pukuruvaanui Marae in Turangi yesterday, Takitumu paramount chief Pa Ariki says the decision to reinstate Matavera member of parliament Kiriau Turepu with the title still stands.
Let's unite to save our fish
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Local
For many years, I have never really appreciated the value of fish.
Puna partnership pushed in 10 vaka
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Local
A partnership arrangement between the 10 community incorporated societies (puna), the internal affairs ministry and Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) was the highlight of a meeting held at the ministry on Wednesday.
Water safety strategy planned
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Health
A water safety council is one of the expected outcomes of a meeting surrounding the issue on Monday.
Debate heats up
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Purse seining is currently a hot topic of debate – with politicians claiming no public consultation has been had, fishermen protesting tuna stocks are low, and government officials refuting the arguments.
Bishop: Leave it to science, not politics
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Politics
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has issued a release asking politicians to take a step back from the purse seine debate and let MMR’s work be guided by science – not politics.
Tama to be invested
Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Culture
Captain Tama, Tamaiva Tuavera, is being invested today with the disputed titled of Maoate Mataiapo.
Climate change advisor says more young scientists needed
Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Environment
The country’s new climate change advisor knows he will face challenges ahead in helping the Cook Islands become more resilient to rising the sea levels, soaring temperatures, torrential rain and category four cyclones which are predicted as a result of greater greenhouse gas emissions.
Jake's a good sort
Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Local
Giving tourists and returning Cook Islanders a fantastic first impression has seen ukulele musician Jake Numanga receive a special award from the Rotary Club of Rarotonga.
THE YEAR THAT WAS: WORKS
Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Local
It started with a new building being officially handed over to the education ministry and ended with the sacking of MOIP Secretary Donye Numa – 2012 was certainly a big year for works in the Cook Islands. Rarotonga and her sister islands had a number of new buildings and projects that either began or were completed during the year.
Government owes police force money
Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Politics
The government owes $75,000 to the police force for recent repairs of police patrol boat Te Kukupa.
'It's betrayal of the highest order'
Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen has voiced his concern over the government issuing purse-seine licences despite saying this would not happen.
Port building unaffected by delay
Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Economy
The construction of a new building designed to cater for domestic and inter-island shipping cargo could be delayed because of issues with the cladding.
Mataiapo reinstated
Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Culture
Takitumu paramount chief Pa Ariki is reinstating Kiriau Turepu as Maoate Mataiapo.
Fill being carted
Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Environment
More of the material dredged from the Avatiu port will be relocated to the reclaimed land in Avarua beginning today.
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