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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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Articles by Utopia Support
'OK flick' despite some offensive moments
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
There are a few “ugh” moments but overall, the comedy Gary of the Pacific filmed in Rarotonga last year is passed as an “OK flick” by local casting agent Henry Ah-Foo Taripo.
Local store takes stockist of the year award
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Printing Services (CIPS) has won the Pacific Islands Stockist of the year award for 2015-2016.
Vaka image marks card's anniversary
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
Last year, BCI hoisted its sails and began a journey to a smoother banking experience.
OPM chief of staff bids final farewell
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka last week ended a successful five-year term as the Chief of Staff and almost 10 years of services to the public through the Office of the Prime Minister.
Stigma of shame hampers help
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
The stigma of shame surrounding domestic/gender violence and other social matters in the outer islands is one of the main reasons people are not seeking help from the justice system and other support organisations.
PSL wind-up hits a snag
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local
The winding up of troubled shipping company Pacific Schooners Ltd appears to have hit a snag as the Chief Justice wants the court-approved New Zealand firm chosen to liquidate the company to first fulfil three conditions - including being paid less.
Verbal abuse started brawl
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – A refugee on Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island says the fight that broke out between detainees and guards in one of the detention centre’s mess halls was sparked by verbal abuse from security personnel. The detainees objected to a barrier erected around the serving area which they say caused them to queue for up to an hour to receive their meals.
New Zealand cities going underwater
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Regional
New Zealand cities including Christchurch and Wellington could be inundated by global warming-induced rising sea levels, according to data from a National Geographic documentary.
Low expectations for small town kids
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Regional
The head girl of a Kaikohe college says a local approach is needed to tackle destructive youth behaviour in her home town.
Poll shows preference for Chinese
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Regional
A group representing Maori economic interests is concerned about a poll showing a preference for schoolchildren to learn Chinese.
Labour's Maori MPs to go 'electorate only'
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Regional
In a surprise move Labour’s Maori seat MPs have opted to stand as electorate MPs only, and not go on the party list.
Caution on use of Maori words
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Regional
Iwi leaders have raised concerns about the risks of using Māori words in legislation without proper context.
Tonga appoints first ombudsman
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Regional
TONGA – Tonga can finally say it has an Ombudsman after years of legislative preparation.
Resettlement deal appears underway
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Officials from the US Department of Homeland Security are set to begin fingerprinting refugees on Manus Island and Nauru in preparation for resettlement in America under the US-Australia refugee deal.
Touch battle takes step up
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Touch Rugby
The Bluesky Mixed Competition completed its seventh week of round games with some exciting games at Nikao Field on Wednesday last week.
Chiefs lead Super Rugby battle
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Rugby Union
CRUSADERS 33 (Mitchell Drummond, Ben Funnell, Mitch Hunt, Manasa Mataele, Peter Samu tries Hunt 4 cons) bt BLUES 24 (George Moala 2, Augustine Pulu tries Piers Francis 3 cons pen) at Christchurch Stadium. Referee: Brendon Pickerill.
Prison warden pay unlikely to attract top people
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
News that the Justice ministry is planning to pay new prison warden recruits even less than previously doesn’t bode well for any positive changes within the prison system, another smoke signaller says. “People who are underpaid, are far less likely to do a good job than those who are paid well and fairly. Commissioner of Police please take note.”
Size of tax fines comes as a shock
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
While reading the news about tax evasion in CI News last week, I was taken aback not only at the severity of the level of the fines but that the court saw fit to penalise the business twice for the same offences.
Ko te Akava anake te ka mou te pupui
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
E patianga teia na te Koutu Nui ki te Akava tutara e te Minita no te Akava no teia tumu manako maata e kia akatupu ia te ture no te takore i te tikaanga mou pupui ki te iti tangata katoatoa.
The reason why Rose Brown left CIP
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It is frustrating listening to comments about Rose Brown being a vaka-jumper like Albert Nicholas.
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