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Good news Budget for those with children
Wednesday 24 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
People eligible for a child benefit are in for “a considerable increase” in next month’s Budget.
Trust gives northern students a helping hand
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Local
Tereora College Staff Room was full to overflowing on May 12 as students from the Northern Group and their guardians gathered for the presentation of awards from the Northern Group Education Trust.
Technology staff take a 'sneak peek' at work space
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Local
Staff of Tereora College’s faculty of technology visited the project site this week to view the learning spaces they will be occupying from February 2018.
Police officers celebrate their promotion
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Local
A presentation of warrants marked the promotion of three police officers last week.
Short term permit scheme to continue
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Local
Despite a low response to the Short Term Employment Permit for New Zealand passport holders pilot programme in its first six months, the government has decided to keep the programme open for the next six months to cover a possible shortage of workers over the tourist season.
Another 'last chance' for regular offender
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Local
Gaps in the Cook Island justice system were once again a topic of discussion in the High Court last week.
Open day tour on SEA vessel
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Local
An open day will be held today on the Sea Educational Association’s (SEA) Sailing School Vessel (SSV) Brigantine Robert C Seamans at Avatiu Harbour from 1 to 4pm.
There's a wasp invasion out west!
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Published in Local
An invasion of wasps on the western side of the island has created an overload of work for a Rarotonga pest control expert.
Controversial yacht set to go
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
One of the Cooks Islands longest-staying guests, the yacht Zangano - is nearing the end of its time in our waters.
Gun amnesty extended in bid to tighten control
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police are widening and extending the firearms amnesty introduced earlier this year in a bid to get control of guns in the country.
Learning centre celebrates opening
Monday 22 May 2017 | Published in Local
Tarome’s Early Learning Centre held an official opening on Saturday morning to launch the new venture.
Fish in short supply for contest
Monday 22 May 2017 | Published in Local
Twenty boats registered for the CI Fishing Association sponsored comp which was held last Saturday in perfect conditions.
NZ warship on Cook Islands visit
Monday 22 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
One of New Zealand’s main fighting vessels, the HMNZS Te Mana, is expected to arrive in Rarotonga today.
Learning from the Cook Islands on climate finance
Monday 22 May 2017 | Published in Local
Learning from the experience of neighbouring countries, particularly the Cook Islands, was on the agenda at Samoa’s National Climate Finance Forum in Apia earlier this month.
Action on pesticide problem
Monday 22 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has joined with 11 other Pacific nations to try to deal with the problem of poorly-managed use of pesticides and herbicides.
The importance of 'life story'
Monday 22 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Father Gerard Whiteford has lived an interesting life.
Police programme target cyber-safety
Monday 22 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police are conducting a cyber-safety programme in Rarotonga’s schools in a bid to protect young people from cybercrime.
Ex-Bluesky chief in hot water
Monday 22 May 2017 | Published in Local
Bluesky Communications is suing its former president and chief executive, Adolfo Montenegro, and his company, ACMA Management Consulting Inc.
St Joseph pupils show they're keen on science
Monday 22 May 2017 | Published in Local
Science is a favoured subject amongst St Joseph school pupils
Contest reaches fitting finale
Monday 22 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A late start and technical issues failed to take the sparkle off an exciting and colourful Senior Dancer of the Year event at the National Auditorium.
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