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Gearing up for Vaka Eiva
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Local
In exactly 10 days Rarotonga will be rocking with the buzz of the annual Vaka Eiva Festival.
$2.4m for our most vulnerable
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Health
A funding package was signed yesterday to improve and protect the lives of the most vulnerable members of our society.
Reef Express no longer in service
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
One of two Reef ships has been taken out of service – but Reef Shipping says their solution will have no effect on Rarotonga and will benefit Aitutaki with extra sailings.
Well-travelled lot
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Finance Minister Mark Brown wants to clarify the departure figures discussed in parliament on Thursday.
Man changes plea for second time
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Ngatuaine Parima appeared in court in front of Justice Christine Grice last Thursday for assaulting a female, burglary, four charges of being unlawfully found, two charges of unlawful taking, and theft.
Massive clean-up in Muri
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Environment
More than 70 volunteers showed their love for Rarotonga’s coast by collecting rubbish littering the beaches of Muri lagoon on Saturday.
20 students learn safety in spaces
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Local
Entering and being lifted out of a confined space were two things 20 students learned at a short course offered by the Cook Islands Trades and Training Centre (CITTC) last week.
Nukuture students receive service award
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Local
Senior students from Nukutere College received recognition at a special assembly held by the school last week.
Victim's withdrawal request denied
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A request by a domestic violence victim for the case to be withdrawn was denied by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata.
Probation after nearly 18 months
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A man who dragged his beaten partner out of their house before threatening a neighbour with a knife almost 18 months ago, has avoided jail.
No conviction for nightclub assault
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A man was discharged without conviction for an “out-of-character” assault by Justice of the Peace Pae Tutero in the High Court last Thursday.
January target for new seawall
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Local
Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) secretary Donye Numa is denying claims that the Punanga Nui reclamation seawall is being accelerated.
Civil society won't be left out
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Local
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has assured Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) that they won’t be ignored in the review of the Pacific Plan.
Junior ball proceeds donated to pet clinic
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s injured and ill animals will have a more comfortable road to recovery thanks to Rotaract.
Shipping minister questioned on Uma choice
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen is concerned that the new shipping licence granted to Uma Shipping will halt proposed plans for another ship to service the northern group.
Water project manager sought
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands’ largest infrastructure project will see new water works started at the beginning of next year.
Party-hopping discussed
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen started debate in Parliament last week with greetings to members of the house and public – and ruffled Norman George’s feathers by referring to him as a Cook Islands Party member.
Case settled in chambers
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A long dispute between Cook Islands Investment Corporation and its former chief executive John Tini has had a satisfactory outcome for both parties after being heard by Justice Christine Grice in a private judicial conference on Wednesday.
PM: not a prisoner of the law
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Parliament convened on Thursday with a minute’s silence for members who had died this year, including Tamarua MP Pukeiti Pukeiti, who passed away earlier this month. A by-election has not yet been called.
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