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Chamber concern over workers' comp
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Chamber of Commerce has taken an interest in the operation and implementation of the Worker’s Compensation scheme for many years and there is no doubt that workers need insurance cover for accidental injury or death.
Aspiring movie stars feature on TV
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Local
It’s been an exciting few weeks for Year 5 and 6 students of Apii Te Uki Ou – and it’s all thanks to the community for getting on board the school’s “Future Me” project.
Inquiry calls for new prison building
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Local
The inquiry into last year’s tragic shooting incident in which three people died, has come up with wide-ranging recommendations involving several ministries, emergency services and the Cook Islands Police service.
Hopelessly devoted to entertaining passengers
Monday 27 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Bus rides in new places can be interesting, exciting or even a little bit daunting.
Garth Young, living legend
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Local
When well-known New Zealand journalist and author Steve Braunias visited Rarotonga last year, he wrote a feature story about one of the island’s best-known residents, the hugely talented and all-round nice guy Garth Young.
Medal presentation may be military first
Monday 27 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
In what is believed to be a military first, a New Zealand naval officer has received a decoration from a Governor-General.
Alberto's sharing secrets!
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Local
Enthusiastic cooks learn more at CITTI
Buzz building as quartet arrives
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Local
With the Modern Maori Quartet now firmly on the ground in Rarotonga, excitement is building among local music fans.
Eight fill prescription for better skills
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Local
Eight pharmacy technicians from Rarotonga and Aitutaki will receive the knowledge to improve their skills as they embark on a pharmacy technician training programme that began on Tuesday this week.
Progress at Tereora pleases NZ minister
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Local
New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully, is pleased with the progress of Stage 1 of the Tereora College redevelopment plan.
Everyone's happy, and that's a first
Monday 27 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown says the government’s decision to create 50 nautical mile protection zones around all islands in the country is a first for something having universal support.
Allsworth appointed to top Internal Affairs job
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Public Service Commissioner has appointed Paul Allsworth as acting secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
It's that time once again...
Friday 24 March 2017 | Published in Local
It’s that time of the year, where groups of people transform into vibrant teams dressed as fictional characters and take to the streets, completing challenges and raising funds for non-government organisations and charities.
Club lends hand to a good cause
Friday 24 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rotaract Rarotonga celebrated World Rotaract Week last week by giving back to the community.
Joyous send-off for a beloved character
Friday 24 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Hundreds of people turned out to farewell local character Pakuru “Apu’’ Simpson, better known to tens of thousands of locals and tourists alike as “Mr Hopeless”.
Big boost for mobile service
Friday 24 March 2017 | Published in Local
Bluesky Cook Islands will launch the first 4G+ service, currently the world’s fastest commercial mobile network technology, to Rarotonga and Aitutaki today.
TIS welcomes news of 50nm buffer zone
Friday 24 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has welcomed Cabinet’s decision to establish a 50 nautical mile exclusion zone around the Cook Islands for the Marae Moana marine park.
World TB Day aims to build awareness
Friday 24 March 2017 | Published in Local
It’s World TB day today, aimed at building awareness that tuberculosis is still an epidemic in much of the world, causing the deaths of nearly one-and-a-half million people each year.
'It's a fascinating job,' says Dame Patsy
Friday 24 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Dame Patsy Reddy has found the first six months of her role as Governor-General fascinating.
Giant sculpture moved to place of honour
Friday 24 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
It isn’t every day a three tonne rock moves a couple of kilometres down the road, but early yesterday morning the Arras Conch statue made its way from the back road to its place of honour at the RSA Cemetery in Panama.
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