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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.
Big swell brings Boiler to life
Rarotonga’s fickle surf break The Boiler turned it on yesterday when a solid swell rolled in to town.
Public take advantage of free health checks
Promoting awareness and preventing non-communicable diseases was the focus of an event held by the Ministry of Health yesterday.
Pink day in Araura
Araura College celebrated the investiture of its student representatives and student prefects last Friday in the school’s Prince Edward Hall.
CCECC septic system meets official criteria
A local resident is concerned over the close proximity of a wastewater treatment system in Avarua to Vaikapuangi stream.
Simple precautions help stop mozzies breeding
A local reader suspecting his wife has been struck with dengue fever began a search online that resulted in finding simple ways of preventing his garden becoming a mosquito breeding ground.
Dynamic mixed touch rugby at Nikao today
Women’s touch rugby team Bounty Hunters lived up to their names when they showed their experience and confidence by dominating their opponents FBI on Monday.
Inspiring equal rights aim of Women's Day
Women’s equality has made positive gains but the world is still unequal.
Tutaka checks underway next week
Tutaka health checks will be kicking off in Rarotonga next week and property owners are being asked to start cleaning up their sections.
Still no news on dengue confirmation
Dozens of people in Rarotonga are waiting to find out whether they have the dengue virus.
Workshop aims for better health data
Building a stronger health information system was the focus of a workshop yesterday, which was attended by government officials from a range of ministries.
Stack of tyres moved on
Its new location may be a mystery, but a massive stack of old tyres has been moved and is no longer a risk to the public, says the Ministry of Health.
Fund wants more from Pa Enua
Pa Enua non-government organisations are being encouraged to apply for a share of a $260,000 fund.
Students up-skill with year-long trade training courses at CITTI
Year-long trades programmes for young people who are less suited to traditional classroom work are being run for the first time through the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI).
Students need small motors
Lawnmower motors and other small engines are needed at the trades school in Arorangi.
Provide RMD number or be taxed at the highest rate
Cook Island pensioners are being encouraged to provide their RMD number before April 1 to ensure they receive their full pension payout.
Albacore made up most of local catch
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has released its last quarterly catch data of the commercial and artisanal fishery for the 2013 calendar year.
SIF open for applications from groups
Services for vulnerable groups can apply for a slice of a $260,000 civil services fund.
Seabed minerals policy revised
The Cook Islands national Seabed Minerals Policy from 2008 has now been fully reviewed, updated and released to stakeholders and the public.
Licence time
Police are reminding vehicle owners that it is time to renew their annual vehicle registrations.
Kiwi students begin programme on Atiu
Working with elderly and disabled Atiu residents has been a focus for a group of Kiwi students since arriving on the island last month.
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