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Cooks one of few with universal aged pension

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to thank Phil Evans for his recent letter and welcome the opportunity to address his concerns.


Has super agreement been redrafted?

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The Cook Islands Government is trying to use the NZ Government affirmation of the Cook Islands’ right to tax the recipients of the NZ national super as grounds to support its taxing of the pensioners.


Kata - February 26, 2014

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in Kata

Related article(s): Big jump in dengue cases


Cricket D-league is back and better

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Cook Islands crickets’ flagship ‘Domestic League’ competition is back for 2014.


CIP postpones meeting

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

A meeting originally scheduled for Monday evening by the Cook Islands Party’s Murienua executive committee to discuss last week’s by-election result was rescheduled for last night.


Big turnout by Guides

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Guides, Brownies, Rangers and Brigaders turned out in force for the annual World Thinking Day celebrations at the Titikaveka Sunday School Hall on Saturday.


Development partners praise 'local' approach

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

The Cook Islands “local” approach gained praise from overseas development partners who attended the Development Partners Meeting (DPM) in Rarotonga and Atiu recently.


Pia-making a fundraiser for Manea Games work

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Mauke’s Ngatiarua community are making pia (arrowroot starch) to fundraise for Sunrise Hall renovations in order to be ready for the Manea Games in October this year.


Rough seas hamper barge unloading

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Bad weather in Pukapuka has prevented workers from unloading heavy machinery from a barge on to land, meaning repairs to the island’s runway have once again been delayed.


Henry adds updated title to his collection

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Prolific local publisher Howard Henry has just published another collection of historical Cook Island stories.


Public feedback encouraged for Pacific Plan Review

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Pacific Leaders are expected to discuss the Pacific Plan Review report at a special retreat in the Cook Islands in May.


S&P 'stable' outlook for weak national economy

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Despite a “stable” economic outlook for the Cook Islands, the nation’s economic and political profile remains weak, according to a report by a global financial services company.


Environmental group calls for volunteers

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

A Cook Islands-based environmental group is opening its doors to local residents and calling for new volunteers.


Toothbrushes for Tongareva tamariki

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Tongareva kids are grinning brighter smiles thanks to donations of toothbrushes and toothpaste sponsored by CITC.


Cook Islands tamariki stars of the Big Bang

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Rarotonga tamariki drummers have had the time of their life as the highlight of the Big Bang event at the New Zealand Festival of Arts.


Fitness instructors give gifts to Esther Honey

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Animal-loving instructors from the Hulanesian Fitness group generously donated toys, medical supplies and pet food to the Esther Honey Foundation on Monday.


Consultation will focus on EU aid for development

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Officials from the European Union will be drawing upon their experience from a recent visit to the Cook Islands at a regional development meeting in Fiji.


NZ confirms Cooks' right to tax pensions

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Local

The New Zealand Government has affirmed the right of its Cook Islands counterpart to tax recipients of New Zealand superannuation.


Crown to appeal super fund ruling

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Local

The Crown is appealing a recent High Court decision that declared the Cook Islands Superannuation Fund’s legislation as unconstitutional.


Grin says it all!

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Local

Five-year-old Victor Samuel of Takitumu Primary School gives Dan Johnston a massive hug to say thank you for fixing his walking frame.


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