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$90 offer sparks phone storm
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Local
An abandoned car has been the centre of an unusual prank in Tupapa.
Taskforce to improve standards
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Local
A government Human Resources (HR) Taskforce comprised of 45 HR practitioners working across the public sector was established last month.
Fijian election registration
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Fijian Elections office voter registration drive in the Cook Islands will be held from March 21 to 27.
EU funds to help ministry lab
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources is currently scoping the design works for a laboratory refurbishment through the European Union’s sector support under the sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement .
What is heartworm and why it so dangerous for dogs?
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Local
Heartworm is a parasite of dogs that is found most commonly in hot, humid areas.
Sponsor sought to help fight fatal disease
Monday 13 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Esther Honey is seeking a generous sponsor to help them conduct blood tests on dogs.
Arorangi gunman arrested with rifle
Monday 13 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police units launched a manhunt yesterday after receiving complaints about a man armed with a .303 military rifle in Arorangi.
Brown calls for unity govt
Monday 13 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Formation of a government of national unity heads Opposition parliamentary leader Rose Brown’s “top 10” list of actions she would take if the opposition coalition came into power.
Young pupils learn new soccer skills
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Local
Last week students of Takitumu Primary were given a chance to understand and play a sport that’s different to their everyday outdoor games.
Love the best birthday gift of all
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Local
This morning, a young woman came to my door, bearing an exquisite gift – a crocheted cloth of white thread with intricate designs that her Mama spent several months to create.
Clean and tidy village makes Takuvaine a winner
Monday 13 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Takuvaine won the top prize in the Vaka Pride round two competition for maintaining clean and tidy surroundings in the village.
Public servants enjoy their training session
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Local
Around 100 public servants on the islands of Mauke and Mitiaro enjoyed the public service induction training facilitated by the Public Service Commissioner, Russell Thomas and Human Resources advisor Teresa Tararo, over two weeks from February 13 to February 24.
Rotary notches up a century
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Local
Around 112 years ago in the US city of Chicago, a chap called three of his mates together for a meeting.
Creative Centre a hit with shoppers
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Creative Centre hut in the Punanga Nui Market has become a popular spot for tourist and local shoppers alike.
Cook Islands vies for best travel website
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Local
The new global marketing website developed by the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation to promote the Cook Islands around the world, has been shortlisted for the prize for the best travel website.
Lack of money pressing issue
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Local
A number of local women took to Facebook last week to voice their concerns surrounding the lack of financial budgeting assistance available to struggling Cook Islands families, solo parents, and people who simply need help to get their finances in order.
Teaching kindness to animals
Monday 13 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
It seems SPCA volunteer Steph Saunders has not heard the advice of American actor WC Fields who always warned against working with animals or children.
PM weighs in on pay issue
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Local
Government heavyweights swung into action yesterday, denying that salary cuts are in the pipeline for Ministry of Justice staff following an evaluation of several positions by the Office of the Public Service Commissioner.
Mounting solution coming up
Monday 13 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Despite the size and weight of the massive wooden carvings that will form the entranceway to the RSA cemetery, engineer Steve Gaskin says he has “no real concerns at all,” over the project.
Women unite in voicing concerns
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands celebrated United Nations International Women’s Day (IWD) this week.
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