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Passfield completes trade attachment
Friday 17 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) trade officer Piakura Passfield recently completed a two-week attachment in Fiji in a bid to boost her knowledge on global trading.
Insurance collection process starts this month
Friday 17 March 2017 | Published in Local
Injuries, accidents and illnesses are sometimes inevitable during work hours.
Boys Brigade celebrates badge awards
Friday 17 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
It was a time of celebration for the Rarotonga Boys’ Brigade companies as members from the 6 Boys’ Brigades on Rarotonga began a three-year journey to achieve the meritorious Queen’s Badge.
Vet's year off spent caring for animals...
Friday 17 March 2017 | Published in Local
A new senior veterinarian at the Esther Honey Foundation (EHF) clinic hails all the way from Poland, in Eastern Europe
Drollet appointed to top OPM role
Friday 17 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Public Service Commission has announced the appointment of Bredina Drollett as acting Chief of Staff at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Company in strife over taxes
Friday 17 March 2017 | Published in Local
A pioneering Cook Islands clothing company and its sole owner have been fined $112,000 for failing to make PAYE payments to Inland Revenue over a 10-year period.
Petrol price rise follows international trend
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Published in Local
Prices for petrol, diesel and LPG on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua have increased following arises in international prices.
Tourism at global cruise market expo
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation destination development director Metua Vaiimene is attending the Seatrade Cruise Global market expo in Florida, US, this week.
Ambassadors call on the QR
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Published in Local
Four foreign diplomats presented their credentials to Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters yesterday during a morning ceremony at Government House.
Back on stage after 31 years
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Veteran composer Ruhau Tamaunu is set to return to the stage tonight after a lapse of 31 years.
Retired cop out to solve yacht mystery
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Published in Local
A retired Australian policeman and private investigator says he’s driven to solve the mystery of a woman who disappeared overboard a yacht in Cook Islands waters because “she was someone’s daughter and shouldn’t be forgotten.”
Rotaract celebrate their week
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rotaract Rarotonga has joined hands with its overseas counterparts to celebrate World Rotaract Week.
Golf fun day to aid Nikao CICC project
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Published in Local
Te Ngutuare o te Ekalesia the property of the Nikao CICC Parish which has accommodated residing Orometua over more than four decades, has had a long wait for work to bring it up to standard.
Hefty fines for firms on tax offences
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Published in Local
Three companies and their two owners were yesterday fined a total of $195,000 during sentencing by Chief Justice Sir John Hugh Williams yesterday in the High Court on tax offences.
Roundabout danger prompts action
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A traffic accident at the roundabout near the Avatiu wharf has sparked almost instant action from authorities who want to make the busy intersection safer.
Prison services blamed
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The “failings and inadequacies” of the Prison Services have been blamed for the triple shootings that shocked Rarotonga last October.
Cruelty case renews call for change
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Published in Local
A dog taken to the Esther Honey Foundation (EHF) clinic with maggot-infested puncture wounds has reignited calls to reform animal welfare law to make penalties tougher for animal abuse and neglect in the Cook Islands.
Meet the coconut crab named Blue
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Whale and Wildlife Centre in Atupa has a new guest – a very large coconut crab.
Pre-European structures discovered
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Published in Local
Marae and paepae discovered in the upper Maungaroa valley in Puaikura have been found to pre-date European contact.
Retired police meet High Commissioner
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Published in Local
Representatives of the Retired Cook Islands Police and Affiliated Veterans Association paid a courtesy visit to welcome the new, New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Marshall to the Cook Islands.
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