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CIP president talks MP conduct

Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Politics

Cook Islands Party president Rau Nga spoke out yesterday about the conduct of Tupapa MP George Maggie during the recent session of parliament.

Maternity leave budget support

Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Politics

Government has allocated $190,000 for the upcoming 2013-14 fiscal year to assist private sector employers in meeting maternity leave obligations.

Challenges for fisheries

Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Politics

Challenges facing the Cook Islands fishery industry were revealed earlier this week in Parliament.

Parliament staff to attend meet

Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Politics

With the adjournment of parliament, two employees of the House will have the opportunity to travel to Australia for some valuable training.

PNG sojourn for Cook Islands

Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

Waikite front-rower and Cook Islander Jacob Marsters will travel to Papua New Guinea to try and make history for his home nation.

Charges would save water

Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

“As long as water is free, there will ALWAYS be a shortage of water” a smoke signaller writes.

Prime Minister off to US

Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals

With parliament adjourned, the upcoming week will see members of cabinet off to travel to various destinations around the globe, with some remaining in the country to look after government affairs.

The Perfect Praise –

Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Church Talk

Every time we as fellow believers in the Lord Jesus Christ attend church we always expect the spirit of worship to be high and powerful.

Our Feast Day

Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Church Talk

Parishioners attending the Sacred Heart Parish in Matavera were united to celebrate our Feast Day on Sunday June 9.

NES sees red in mining project

Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Environment

T&M Heather has been accused of filling a hole at Blackrock with red soil after being ordered not to by the National Environment Service (NES).

Rain, glorious rain!

Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Local

A whopping 174mm of rain is expected to have fallen on Rarotonga over an estimated 36 hour period, beginning Wednesday evening.

Fridge subsidy still available

Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Local

Around 50 people have traded their old fridge in for a more energy-efficient model through the government’s replacement programme – which can help fund more than 300 of the appliances.

Rainfall pattern to continue

Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Local

After weeks of frustrating water shortages, an unrelenting onslaught of rain has finally arrived, replenishing the parched intakes of Rarotonga.

Subterfuge and spineless men in Tom's swan song

Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Local

The Honorable Tom John Marsters, Deputy Prime Minister and lynchpin of the Cook Islands Party has now bid farewell to his political career.

More than $8000 for Creative Centre

Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Local

More than $8000 was raised for adults with disabilities at a golf Ambrose fundraiser last week.

Let justice prevail

Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As I read in Cook Islands News the front page headline of the paper of Wednesday June 12 (MP repeats Colagate inquiry call) about Norman George’s concern about the specific issue of the Colagate scandal -- it hit me smack in the face, that there is something dodgy and fishy about this Colagate scandal.

'Borrowed' cash

Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, On our first night here in Rarotonga we were relieved, between the hours of 3.30am and 7am, of $2500 cash.

Kata - June 14, 2013

Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Kata

Parliament approves Colagate review

Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Politics

Hot debate surrounding a review of the Colagate scandal was seen in parliament on Thursday.

Parliament adjourned

Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Politics

Wednesday evening’s passing of a sweeping health bill saw the conclusion of the 10th meeting of the 47th session of the Cook Islands parliament.