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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.
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A request by a domestic violence victim for the case to be withdrawn was denied by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata.
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.
New employment law ready
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Groundbreaking changes have been made by government to protect the rights of workers within the Cook Islands.
Energy head to sit on board
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Power company Te Aponga Uira is the most ruthless business entity operating in this country, said Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen in Parliament yesterday.
TAU charges 'exorbitant'
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Politics
The opposition leader brought up the “exorbitant charges” that Te Aponga Uira charges to connect power to resident’s houses – quoting recent correspondence to the editor of Cook Islands News where a reader complained of having to pay $30,000 for a substation.
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.
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