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FSC under microscope
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is undergoing a two week “Mutual Obligations” evaluation by an eight-member team of international financial specialists.
Motorcycle defect said to have caused Matavera smash
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Published in Local
An accident on the main road at Matavera involving a motorcyclist and passenger prompted a police callout shortly before 6pm on Saturday evening.
Crimes bill to get more time
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Crimes Bill 2017 select committee yesterday received an indefinite period of time to finish their consultation and report back to the parliament the views of the public on the all-important bill.
Water intake meetings planned
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Published in Local
Consultation meetings for landowners and Aronga Mana are being organised to provide information about proposed upgrades to the 10 water intakes around Rarotonga under the Te Mato Vai project.
Agricultural development up to each island, says Turepu
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu says his ministry in Rarotonga cannot plan agricultural development projects for the outer islands.
Domestic disputes prompt police calls
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
The recent spate of domestic disputes and domestic violence on the island continued over the weekend, with the Cook Islands Police Service receiving five callouts to homes around Rarotonga.
Anniversary milestone for culture
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
Friday was a milestone for Cook Islands culture, as the National Auditorium and the Te Puna Korero Complex celebrated their 25th anniversary.
Four colleges in speech contest
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
Fourteen secondary school students will compete Monday’s speech contest coordinated by the Cook Islands National Environment Service in partnership with the Tauranga Vananga (Ministry of Cultural Development).
Crash means longer stay for tourist
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
A visiting Polish tourist has ended up staying on Rarotonga longer than he intended, after an appearance in the Avarua High Court this week.
Locals to blame for rubbish: MP
Monday 27 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Government MP Mona Ioane has weighed in on the tourism issue, saying visitors should not be blamed for environmental issues such as pollution in the Cook Islands.
Watch those fruit sellers
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
Police are alerting Rarotonga residents to be alertful if they are approached by individuals going door-to-door and claiming to be selling produce.
Sale to benefit insurance clients
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands clients of Sovereign Insurance are set to become part of the biggest life insurance company in Asia-Pacific and the leading life insurer in both New Zealand and Australia.
Rutaki shows way in re-using 'junk'
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
Despite being one of the smallest schools on the island, Apii Rutaki still managed to hold a successful enterprise day on Thursday this week.
Full college prizegiving a first
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
Tereora College yesterday held its first-ever full school prizegiving to recognise and reward students for their hard work this year.
Young people take global action
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with environmental and conservation issues of interest to the Cook Islands.
NZ visitors in seawall road smash
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
Shortly after midnight on Thursday police were called to an accident on the seawall road involving three male motorcycle drivers from New Zealand.
Giving visitor leaves for final time
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
The later years of many older people are often filled with the prospect of quiet days, a work-free life, and leisure-filled activities.
Speak up and help to end violence
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local
“Break the silence – end the violence” is today’s motto, with activities taking place throughout Rarotonga in a bid to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Parliament to start on Monday
Monday 27 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
There will be some heated debates on key issues including pending bills in parliament next week.
Woman pleads guilty to cannabis cultivation
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Crime
A woman charged with cultivation of cannabis pleaded guilty when she appeared in the Avarua High Court on Thursday.
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