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Bin pod trial shows littering behaviour
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Four bin pods have been placed along the Social Centre and at Blackrock in a bid to study the behaviour of people when it comes to littering.
Careless driving tops court matters
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Thirty-one people appeared in the Cook Islands High Court before Justice of Peace John Whitta last Thursday.
Man faces 13 charges
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man facing 13 separate charges appeared at the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday.
Infrastructure Bill consultation starts
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The new Infrastructure Bill that is up for public consultation this month is expected to provide a long-overdue review of law and practice in the delivery of infrastructure.
MPs get extra 180k for travel
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government’s allocation of $180,000 for Members of Parliament (MPs) travel in the Appropriation Amendment Bill copped criticism in Parliament recently.
George to appeal suppression refusal
Saturday 20 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Lawyer Norman George is expected to file an appeal for a permanent name suppression for a client after Justice of Peace John Whitta did not accept his application for it.
Don't refuse to re-use
Saturday 20 April 2019 | Published in Environment
In our throwaway society, single use and disposable products such as nappies and menstruation products are a big environmental problem. From the resource heavy production costs to the toxic chemicals and leachate released when they decompose. Plus they keep piling up in our landfills.
Tribunal to examine MPs' pay
Saturday 20 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown says increase in the remuneration of Members of Parliament has not been passed yet contrary to claims that it has been approved.
Easter fishing comp to cast off
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BSP) with the support of the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) two day annual Easter Fishing competition starts on Saturday morning at 6am; the event continues on Monday at the same time with the final weigh-ins at 6pm on both days.
Security firm in full operation this Easter
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Security will standby to provide security to their 80 accommodation clients and patrol some areas around Rarotonga this Easter long weekend.
PM Puna warns on opponents' overseas comments
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has warned the Opposition against carrying and promoting their own agenda while representing the country at international meetings.
Brown rejects more cash for Ag
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Suggestions for millions more dollars to be put into the agriculture appropriation in the Budget is a wrong call, says finance minister Mark Brown.
Behave! Police warn drinkers
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police warn there will be no tolerance this long weekend for drunk people causing trouble or driving while over the limit.
Easter messages and service times
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Published in Local
This is an important time for churches and there are many special services that are great for families, following are the church timetables for Easter Weekend. Following are Easter messages and church service timetables from the various religious denominations on the island.
First National Labour Force Survey coming out soon
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Published in Local
Get ready for a knock on your door as the Statistics Office goes about the first Cook Islands labour force survey.
Cook Islanders visit mosque
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
After the recent Christchurch massacre, Cook Islanders Dr Roro Daniel and Dr Jenny Te Paa Daniel visited the Al Noor mosque this month, one of two mosques that were attacked.
Day 71: Bad weather at Waitewaewae Hut
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot’s mission to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga is expected to end once he reaches Cape Reinga in about two months’ time.
Beacon lights gift for Mitiaro wharf
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
Fears for the safety of fellow fishermen on an outer island have prompted a Rarotonga club into action.
Psych test for alleged church attacker
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who was alleged to have assaulted a woman in a place of worship has been remanded in custody.
Committee MPs chosen
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament last week endorsed new members for various committees looking into the Bills, Standing Orders and the public accounts.
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