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5 bills, 16 papers
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Two bills were tabled in the second day of Parliament – both to do with justice.
New ombudsman sworn in
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Newly-sworn in ombudsman Tearoa Tini is set to take on his role as chief problem solver.
Bill and Hillary Clinton visit mooted
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Economy
Prime Minister Henry Puna indicated in Parliament yesterday that a holiday in the Cook islands is a possibility for Bill and Hillary Clinton.
Atiu mayor 'sneaked' back into power
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics
During question time in Parliament yesterday, Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George broached an issue which he also brought up last time Parliament sat in June – about a potential political rival who is the current Atiu mayor.
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.
CIIC apologises, Tini accepts audit
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Investment Corporation and John Tini are pleased to confirm settlement of their long outstanding differences.
Puna in Dubai, Glassie in Seoul, Bishop in Shanghai
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Cabinet, along with other members of parliament, have been hard at work the last couple of days answering pertinent questions and debating bills during the first sitting of Parliament since June. Parliament has now adjourned for two weeks, allowing three cabinet ministers to jet off overseas.
Burglars and drunk drivers sentenced
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata presided over the High Court on Thursday November 8, passing the following sentences:
Nukutere salutes students, teachers
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Local
The special Catholic character of Nukutere College came to the fore yesterday as the Catholic community gathered to celebrate the success of their senior students.
Goodfellow backs bionic bands
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Local
One of New Zealand’s premier Superbike racers has thrown his support behind a company promoting nano-vibration technology to ease a number of ailments such as aches and pains.
Lucky Lucie!
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Local
Two lucky Czech girls have won a “dream” trip to the Cook Islands after entering a tourism corporation competition run through surfwear brand Roxy UK.
Doctorate analyses govt dynamics
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Local
A prominent public service worker is looking to discover how the Cook Islands is coping with new public management systems as part of his doctorate thesis.
NZ may help with medical supplies
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Health
The health minister has asked for New Zealand’s help in keeping the country’s medical supplies stocked better.
Health minister suggests $1m in aid needed
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Health
The increasing rates of non-communicable disease in this country put pressure on already low medical supplies, according to health minister Nandi Glassie.
Dragon fruit name sought
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
The agriculture ministry is asking members of the public to help them name a variety of dragon fruit introduced to the Cook Islands.
Love your coast says Shapeshifter
Friday 9 November 2012 | Published in Local
A whole lot of trash talk was going on at Avatea Primary School yesterday to raise awareness of the ‘don’t litter’ message among local children.
Bodies march
Friday 9 November 2012 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Bodybuilding Federation president George George (far left) along with Tongan bodybuilders Taliauli Vaka, Alani Latu, Mr Tonga Sione Fatai, and Tongan bodybuilding president Talaiasi Nau, will march through Avarua this morning with fellow lifters from across the region on Rarotonga for the Cook Islands and South Pacific Bodybuilding Championships.
New woman MP sworn in
Friday 9 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Parliament opened promptly at 1pm yesterday with the swearing in to the House of its newest female member.
TAU bill for good of 'our people'
Friday 9 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Three bills, three audit reports and 13 papers were tabled for discussion in Parliament yesterday.
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