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National
Celebrating International Women’s Day
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) hosted International Women’s Day at the Punanga Nui Market on Saturday with the theme “Accelerate Action for Gender Equality- for ALL Women and Girls.”
MPs’ travel expenses exceed $350,000 in six months
Cook Islands MPs spent over $350,000 on overseas travel in the first half of the 2024/25 financial year, with a significantly increased budget allowing for further expenditures and calls to upgrade MP travel classes.
New airport security officers welcomed
The Cook Islands Airport Security Service welcomed eight new members to its team after yesterday’s graduation ceremony.
Cabinet to decide House start date?
With an announcement for the first sitting of Parliament for 2014 imminent, Cabinet will be in country all week.
Generosity towards burgled tourists
Burglary victims Amber-Lee Marsters, Ben Seve (far right) and their three children were delighted to receive a free trip out on Muri Lagoon on Friday, thanks to the kind-hearted team at Koka Lagoon Cruises.
Playstation 3 winners bound to be popular
Lucky winners of a recent CITC promotion will be very popular, after winning a 12GB Playstation 3 console each.
Blustery weather expected to last past the weekend
Strong winds buffeting Rarotonga and the rest of the Southern Group will keep blowing throughout the weekend, if not longer.
'Pat a cake, pat a cake...'
Around 170 college students have taken the chance to add some less traditional classes to their schedule.
Minister explains why he has three Govt vehicles
Agriculture Minister Kiriau Turepu has explained why he currently has three Government cars in his possession.
Official recovers on the job
Multiple flights of stairs leading to the top-floor offices of the Finance Ministry hasn’t stopped Tai Nooapii – who’s recovering from a serious motorbike injury – from recently taking up a job offer with the government.
Kitesurfers gear up for Manureva
As local residents baton down the hatches against predicted high winds over the weekend – local kitesurfers will be airing out their kites and polishing up their boards for loads of fun.
Polyfest kids perform up a storm!
While stormy weather conditions generated by Cyclone Lusi has forced the postponement of the last day of cultural performances at the annual Polyfest – three days of Pacific colour and sound brightened up the Manukau Sports Bowl.
Top Shape marks its 25th birthday
Topshape Complex in Taputapuatea celebrates 25 years of being in business today.
More positive cases of zika
A total of 35 cases of zika have been confirmed in Rarotonga since the outbreak started in early February, says the Ministry of Health.
Marlin Queen lands massive blue marlin
An enormous blue marlin caught off Rarotonga yesterday morning is probably the biggest landed by rod and reel in the past three or four years, says the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club.
New plan for reclaimed land
Barren reclaimed land next to Punanga Nui Market is set to be transformed into a tree-lined public space and car park.
Agriculture project launched
Growers were invited to the offices of the Ministry of Agriculture earlier this week to participate in the rolling out of a project that aims to boost the agricultural output in the southern group of the Cook Islands.
Recalculated pension payments separate
The Government announced last week that it would re-calculate the March 2014 pension payment rate for those pensioners that had made late registrations for the 25% pension increase, which was introduced as part of the tax reforms.
Sanitation systems to be overhauled
Up to 1000 homes on Rarotonga and Aitutaki will have their sanitation systems brought up to standard in a programme due to start this year.
PCF welcomes new board members
Two new Board Members, Mr Andrew Wilson and Ms Rachel Skudder have been appointed to the Board of the Pacific Cooperation Foundation.
Funding available for conservation projects
Chairman of the Pacific Development and Conservation (PADEVCON) Trust Peter Kiely is encouraging groups and individuals with an interest in sustainable development and conservation projects to consider applying for grant funding from the Trust.
Vaitau School names its prefects, ambassadors
A special day to invest prefects and peace ambassadors was held at Aitutaki’s Vaitau Primary School last week with much pride shared by the whole school community.
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