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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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Articles by Utopia Support
Happy tax day
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Smoke Signals
It’s the 20th today. So happy to be paying about $30,000 in VAT and PAYE to RMD, knowing the politicians will spend it wisely on their travel, and that other businesses who should be paying their share are not. Real happy, NOT.
Alarm bells ringing for Koutu Nui
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I note that the Koutu Nui are concerned about the increasing numbers of foreign workers coming into the country who aspire to permanent residency.
Not ready for developed nation status
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Friday night’s CITV news segment, featuring Murienua Demo MP and Shadow Finance spokesman James Beer’s comments on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) position that the Cook Islands is ready for ‘developed nation status’, is a major concern for all of us.
Youth trained in waste and land issues
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Local
Last Wednesday at the New Hope Hall, WATSAN director Jaime Short educated Cook Islands youths about the dangers of poor waste management and land degradation, and what they can do to prevent it.
Lima Sopoaga out of All Black plans
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Having chosen to take his career overseas to England, it appears that Lima Sopoaga’s tenure in the All Blacks jersey is over.
Cook Islands at first arbitration conference
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Local
A delegation from the Cook Islands travelled to Fiji to take part in the 2018 South Pacific International Arbitration Conference held in Denarau last week.
Retirement homes mooted
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Local
A working committee consisting of three ministries will create a proposal to Cabinet on the viability of retirement homes on Rarotonga.
Brown sways Chamber on tax amnesty
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Politics
It is hoped a special meeting of the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce with finance minister Mark Brown last week will be the start of “more regular and open dialogue with the minister” says chamber president Stephen Lyon.
Tongan schools in post-cyclone crisis
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Regional
TONGA – As Cyclone Gita roared across Tonga last week it destroyed government buildings, churches and private homes – it also smashed the island’s schools and has sabotaged the immediate education prospects of hundreds of Tongan children.
Communication before and during cyclone criticised
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Regional
SAMOA – Concerns are being raised in the two Samoas about the state of emergency communications and the lack of updates during Cyclone Gita.
Poor building standards exposed
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Regional
TONGA – Cyclone Gita’s trail of destruction has exposed poor building standards in Tonga
Why can't I leave my abusive employer?
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It used to be said of women who were in abusive relationships: “Well, it’s their own fault and they should leave.” The same people would say, “If I was in such a relationship, I would just get out”. Yes, many have said these very words and they have been strong personalities in their own right, as well as being financially and emotionally secure.
The Weet-Bix school of accounting
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Our Minister of Finance has once again displayed the certificate of accounting he got from a Weet-Bix packet.
New bill to improve marine resource management
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Local
Conservation and management of the nation’s marine resources will be significantly enhanced by the Marine Resources Bill 2017.
Mind that child!
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Smoke Signals
An awful sight at the roundabout in front of the courthouse last week – just as a car was rounding the curve to head out of town, the front passenger door flew open and out tumbled a young girl of no more than four or five.
Seaweed investigations continue
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources’ science team has been conducting field work this month as part of the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project investigating the prolific seaweed growth in Muri Lagoon.
Facilities lacking for youth
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Local
Recently Cook Islands News has received a number of smoke signals concerning the lack in facilities and initiatives for Cook Islands youth.
Writing comp for kids
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Local
Ministry of Education learning and teaching advisor Jessica Le Bas is coordinating the competition and says any students from Year 7-13 can enter.
Tupapa Maraerenga winless at OFC Champions League
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Football
Tupapa Maraerenga will return from the OFC Champions League winless, after suffering a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Fijian side Ba.
The road to the tax 'amnesty'
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Opinion
Mike Carr is a well-known public accountant in the Cook Islands, who has been preparing accounts and helping businesses and individuals meet their tax obligations for over 30 years. As principal of KPMG Cook Islands, he was a member of the Government Tax Review Committee in 2013. He has probably the most practicable knowledge of our tax system outside RMD.
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