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The official lowdown on holiday leave and pay
Friday 28 December 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The festive season is here and with it have come many enquiries regarding public holiday leave, pay and other entitlements for employees.
Vaka hull blessed for NZ trip
Friday 28 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A small group met at Avatiu harbour yesterday afternoon to witness the blessing of voyaging vaka Marumaru Atua’s port (left) side hull by Catholic priest Father Freddy Kaina.
Beauty pageant a 'humbling' experience
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Miss International Cook Islands Louisa Purea is extremely humbled and grateful to have been given the chance to represent the country at the Miss International Beauty pageant in Japan last month.
New building code to improve resilience
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Local
The revised Building Code for the Cook Islands and the newly-developed Strategic Roadmap for Emergency Management (SREM) were both launched on Tuesday last week by the Minister for Internal Affairs Sports, Police and Office of the Ombudsman, Vaine Mokoroa.
Christmas Box delivers food to families
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Local
This festive season 1000 Christmas boxes are scheduled to be delivered to families all over Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Drones pose danger around airport area
Monday 24 December 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Authorities say five drones have been sighted near Rarotonga Airport since the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have become popular on the island.
Christmas stressful time for some
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Christmas is a time for giving, sharing, joy and peace.
Lots of Christmas fun at the Domes
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The organisers of the Rotaract Christmas in the Domes hailed Wednesday’s event as a major success.
Road marking gets underway
Friday 21 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The unavailability of the right equipment has caused delays with the road marking project on Rarotonga, and now the ICI road works team is busy making up for lost time.
Tiria over the moon after winning a car
Friday 21 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Mary-Anne Tiria was planning to treat herself to a new motorbike this Christmas.
Christmas celebration at the domes
Wednesday 19 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
One of the biggest family events of the year - the Rotaract Christmas celebration, will be held tonight at the National Auditorium Domes.
Dog project outcome 'fantastic'
Tuesday 18 December 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
More than 800 dogs have been desexed on Rarotonga over the past four months as part of an SPCA sterilising and microchipping programme.
Voyage to Manihiki delayed until today
Tuesday 18 December 2018 | Published in Local
THE Taio Shipping Services boat which was to have left for Manihiki yesterday will now leave sometime today, depending on how long it takes to load cargo aboard the vessel.
Fiji charter flights 'canned'
Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Local
Two charter flights that were to have offered non-stop travel to and from Fiji during the festive season, have been cancelled.
Resort reunion marks a homecoming
Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Local
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium celebrated this weekend in true Cook Islands fashion, with fluorescent coloured T-shirts and feasting and flowers and dancing and singing and speeches, the reunion of staff and all associated with the resort through years.
Tropical Christmas Club's free movie night
Monday 17 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
On schedule for tonight rain or shine, is the annual Tropical Christmas Club Free Movie Night at 6pm.
Delayed voyage to set off for north
Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Local
A Taio Shipping Services vessel is set to begin the long trip to the northern island of Manihiki today.
No'oanga to be part of WWI collection
Monday 17 December 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is about to become part of an astonishing international museum project that commemorates those soldiers who did not return home from World War I.
Ways you can cut down on waste this festive season
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Published in Local
Christmas is usually a time for giving and celebrating.
UB40 ready to hit Raro with their greatest songs
Saturday 15 December 2018 | Published in Local
Astro, of legendary reggae band UB40 took time out this week to answer some questions on the band’s eagerly anticipated concert at the National Auditorium next month. The concert, which will feature world class musicians and what has been touted as the best sound system set up ever seen in the Cook Islands, takes place on January 20.
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