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Rutaki kids raise $2190
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Local
The first market day held by Rutaki School students last Friday has been labelled a success.
Captain Moko's fishing contest for kids
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Local
Getting Rarotonga boys and girls hooked on fishing is one of the main reasons local fisherma n Captain Steven ‘Moko’ Kavana has organised a junior fishing competition for this Saturday.
Tukao wins spelling battle and schools raise $4300
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Tukao school in Manihiki has claimed bragging rights over Rakahanga school after it won the interschool trophy between the two teams last month.
Triad threatens court action
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Triad Pacific Petroleum Ltd principal Chris Vaile has written to four members of parliament with an impassioned plea for a fair fuel deal.
Election promise 'virtually impossible' to achieve
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George questioned the government on its election promise to sit in parliament for 100 days – and said it had been just 23 days instead.
Cabinet travels 'too much'
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The prime Minister’s final statement was tabled in parliament to allow opposition to debate it.
LA flight subsidy questioned
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen asked whether the government’s $12.5 million subsidy of Air New Zealand’s direct flights to Rarotonga from Los Angeles and Sydney could stop being paid if the airline’s route profits reached a certain level.
MPs and queens support appeal
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Technology
TODAY’S radiothon and queenie show are the final events of a five-day appeal for the victims of four house fires in Nikao.
Domestic violence new 'starting point'
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Crime
Domestic violence offenders can expect to be sentenced to a minimum of 12 months probation, including six months of community service, under Justice of the Peace John Kenning.
Thief 'possibly damaged reputation of Rarotonga'
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Crime
A waitress who stole from her employer Trader Jacks was sentenced in the High Court on Wednesday.
Probation offender given time to find a job
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Crime
YESTERDAY the High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning who passed the following judgments:
Santa's coming early!
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Eye Centre’s Annie Mason is planning a special Christmas event for children aged 10 and under next Tuesday from 5pm. Children able to meet Santa and remind him of the presents they want for Christmas a week later. 12121309
Grave concerns
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Local
Old graves on crown land, now exposed, along the side of the road in Nikao opposite the Rarotonga airport are a cause of concern among members of the public.
Shark sanctuary declared
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local
Cook Islands waters have been declared a safe haven for sharks. Marine Resources Minister Teina Bishop announced in parliament yesterday that the whole of the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone is now a shark sanctuary. This means no targeting, retention or possession of sharks or any part of a shark on board any commercial vessel. […]
Double tragedy hits police hard
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local
The visitors who drowned in Avaavaroa passage on Tuesday afternoon have been identified as 62-year-old Judy Palmer and 64-year-old Robert (Bob) Groves.
Water pressure rises
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local
The heavy rainfall from Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights has improved water pressure levels throughout most of Rarotonga.
Fire appeal funds pass $4000
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local
The second event in the appeal for Nikao fire victims has seen the total funds raised pass $4000.
Stock displayed at 'Coin Save'
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Samoan-based franchise Coin Save – which was denied a licence to operate in the Cooks last week – has its proposed Arorangi store stocked and ready to go.
Tendering waived for urgency
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Local
Starting work on the permanent seawall in Avarua as soon as possible is the reason the structure’s tender process was waived, according to financial secretary Richard Neves.
SIF deadline extended
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Health
The board overseeing the Social Impact Fund (SIF) has extended the deadline for the full proposals to be completed.
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