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Aitutaki awards launch Tourism Week

Wednesday 27 September 2017 | Published in Outer Islands

Tourism Week got off to a great start on Aitutaki on Monday with the A1 Meitaki Awards ceremony.

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Change would safeguard NZ payments

Wednesday 27 September 2017 | Published in Local

Advocates for changing the national super scheme say it would make more sense to allow all CINSF members to withdraw their entire contribution at age 60 to 64 to safeguard their NZ Superannuation should they qualify for it.


Huge money at stake in 'super' issue

Wednesday 27 September 2017 | Published in Local

Cook Islanders who must compulsorily contribute to the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund and who also qualify for New Zealand Superannuation pension will find themselves hugely disadvantaged when it comes time to collect their Kiwi entitlement.


We can still do it

Tuesday 26 September 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals

It’s not too late to change our gluttonous habit-causing non-communicable diseases. Fifty years ago our parents got us into the habit of raking rubbish before or after school. We ate home-cooked meals and exercised our bodies by growing fruits and veges in the garden. Why not bring back the rake, for our children of today?


A1 Meitaki hits Aitutaki in fine style

Tuesday 26 September 2017 | Published in Local

Cook Islands Tourism kicked off Tourism Week yesterday with the A1 Meitaki awards ceremony on Aitutaki.

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Car, bike collisions

Tuesday 26 September 2017 | Published in Local

A smash involving a car and a motorcycle at Muri resulted in a call to police at 10am on Friday.


Meeting focuses on managing workplace conflict

Tuesday 26 September 2017 | Published in Local

A half-day workshop begins at the Ministry of Internal Affairs today (Tuesday) on managing workplace conflicts.


Local company to boost Sevens event

Tuesday 26 September 2017 | Published in Local

Rarotonga ITM has partnered with the Cook Islands Rugby Union and Events Rarotonga to stage the reformatted CIRU Seven’s Tournament this November in Rarotonga.


Workshops could help says CICC

Tuesday 26 September 2017 | Published in Local

CICC welfare director Nga Teao-Papatua says church leaders can influence and educate member churches about healthy living through workshops held by their general assembly and uniformed organisations.


Four callouts for domestic violence

Tuesday 26 September 2017 | Published in Local

Domestic violence was again a problem over the weekend, with police attending to four callouts over the weekend.


New JPs welcomed at Govt House

Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Local

Five new Justice of the Peace were welcomed into the Cook Islands judicial system on Thursday September 21.

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Tupapa score comeback win

Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Football

For a moment it looked like Nikao Sokattack was going to steal one away from Tupapa Maraerenga on Saturday at Victoria Park.


Good start PM, now the next move...

Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Opinion

Last week, we read of prime minister Henry Puna doing a great deed.


New JPs raise the bar

Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals

The government of the day has to be congratulated for selecting highly intelligent, educated and capable people to be our new Justices of the Peace. They will certainly raise the bar (no pun intended) in the court rooms.


Good to see lagoon better

Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

My wife and I have been visiting your beautiful home three weeks a year, for over 10 years now.

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Controversial yacht to go soon

Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Local

While the Ports Authority is making up its mind how to deal with one port “overstayer” - the inter-island cargo ship Tiare Taporo, another long-term visitor will apparently be lifted from the harbour soon.


CICC urged to take health lead

Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Christian Church and aronga mana (traditional leaders) should use their influence to do more about reversing the country’s alarming health statistics, says Mangaia high chief Kavana Daddy Mauriaiti.

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Tupapa to battle the Sokattack

Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Football

Tupapa Maraerenga will face tough competition when they go up against Nikao Sokattack at Victoria Park in Tupapa today.

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Nature inspires pupil's creativity

Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Local

Apii Te Uki Ou have embraced their theme this term “nature inspires” with each class taking a different look at nature to be creatively inspired by the visual arts.

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Love for ocean inspires designer

Monday 25 September 2017 | Published in Hot on the Rock

Culture, originality and a genuine love for the ocean are just some of the core values and inspiring factors behind local apparel brand, Laylo Creations.

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