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Underage drink driver fined
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court on November 15 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who passed the following judgments:
Youth jailed for bad language
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Using abusive words while on community service earned Robert Piniata a seven-day stay in Arorangi Prison.
Surprise leaves workers fizzing
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Environment
What began as a flat Friday morning meeting ended with three National Environment Service (NES) workers bubbling with excitement yesterday.
Parliamentarians meet in the Cooks
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Local
A regional conference is being held in the Cook Islands this week that echoes the oceans theme of the Pacific Leaders Forum.
Students earn pride and prizes
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Local
Ministry of Education inclusive education advisor Ngaria Stephenson says four students who participated in an international competition for youth with disabilities represented the Cook Islands with pride.
Avarua kids wide-eyed at whale and wildlife centre
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Local
More than 100 kids from Avarua School are now wiser about marine and wildlife conservation.
Grab bags for emergency at sea distributed
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
The Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA) executive has distributed safety grab bags on behalf of the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
Opposition suspicious of 'treating'
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen warns the government must be careful they are not seen to be illegally “treating” when offering to put Mangaia’s water needs before other outer islands.
New diploma in human rights
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Politics
A new course at the University of the South Pacific will provide training and a recognised qualification in leadership, governance and human rights for people throughout the Pacific region.
Conservation key to fishing
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Technology
The western and central Pacific tuna fishery is the world’s biggest tuna fishery – worth US$5.5 billion in 2011.
Mama Tuki pushes rights for disabled
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands is far more advanced in implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability compared to neighbours in the Asia-Pacific region.
Software piracy rife in Cook Islands
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Technology
Software piracy is pretty bad in the Cook Islands but there’s nothing that can be done to stop it, according to Internet Action Group member Ano Tisam.
Bates case sparks debate
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Crime
There is growing concern that a foreign judge, in his interpretation of the law, has disregarded native land customs and taken away the rights of Cook Islands families to manage their own lands.
Owner unfazed by arson claims
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Local
Eric Short Automotive owner Eric Short says accusations by insurance assessors that he organised the fire are “just part of the procedure”.
Only two home
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Local
Just two cabinet ministers will be in the Cook Islands for the whole of next week to play host to the 50-plus parliamentary delegates who are arriving this weekend for a week-long conference.
Fundraiser for Miss South Pacific effort
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Local
Remember to get behind Maine Purotu Kate Ngatokorua as she prepares to represent the Cook Islands at the Miss South Pacific pageant in American Samoa next month. ‘Kings and Queens’ is the theme of a quiz and auction night fundraiser for Ngatokorua on Thursday November 22 at Club Raro. Contact Keren Aviu on 51250 or Shannon Saunders on 29292 for more information.
2 French naval visits in 1 week
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Local
Two French naval vessels will stop in to Rarotonga on courtesy calls while in Cook Islands waters next week.
5% power discount announced
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Following heated debate in parliament last week on the high cost of power, the government yesterday announced a 5 percent discount for promptly paid power bills.
Puna to PNG
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna is taking a government delegation to Port Moresby next week to strengthen bilateral ties with the Papua New Guinea Government.
Meeting house vandalised
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Unchecked vandalism and lack of community care have caused the Turangi meeting house to fall into disrepair.
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