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Don't rubbish your Christmas
Wednesday 28 December 2016 | Published in Local
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society and deals with environmental and conservation matters of concern to the Cook Islands.
Lack of land grave matter
Wednesday 28 December 2016 | Published in Local
RAROTONGA may have to adopt new burial practices because there’s a widespread feeling that the island is running out of room to bury our dead in the conventional manner.
Penalties wiped on tax debts
Wednesday 28 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDERS who owe money to the taxman will receive a welcome Christmas present.
Internal Affairs clarifies public holiday issues
Friday 23 December 2016 | Published in Local
AFTER receiving legal advice on the issue, the Labour and Consumer Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has clarified workers’ rights and obligations under the Employment Relations Act 2012 and the Public Holidays Act 1999.
Work underway on Apii Nikao rebuild project
Friday 23 December 2016 | Published in Local
GROUND work has begun on the Apii Nikao rebuild project at the southern end of the school grounds.
Movember cash handover
Friday 23 December 2016 | Published in Local
THIS WEEK, Movember ambassador George George will hand over $6000 raised during the month of November 2016 to Te Kainga to support their work with mental health.
Miss World contestant home to warm welcome
Friday 23 December 2016 | Published in Local
MISS WORLD Cook Islands contestant Natalia Short arrived home on Tuesday afternoon after making her nation proud at the Miss World Pageant.
Koteka resignation 'personal,' says OPM
Friday 23 December 2016 | Published in Local
OFFICE of the Prime Minister Chief of Staff Elizabeth Wright-Koteka is still currently employed with the Office of the Prime Minister and will see out her duties as stipulated in her contract, an Office of the Prime Minister spokesman says.
Jet ushers a new era for airline
Friday 23 December 2016 | Published in Local
AIR RAROTONGA took delivery of a Cessna Citation II business jet in Sydney this week after the aircraft underwent a major inspection and the installation of additional navigation equipment.
Luggage delay angers travellers
Friday 23 December 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
SOME OF the visitors to the Cook Islands who jetted into the country last weekend, had a disappointing start to their holiday after the airline they travelled with failed to deliver their luggage on time.
Santa Parade paints the town red
Friday 23 December 2016 | Published in Local
ON THURSDAY December 15 our favourite man in red came to town.
Christmas bonus for beneficiaries
Friday 23 December 2016 | Published in Local
GOVERNMENT has once again come up with some extra Christmas cheer for the country’s beneficiaries.
Reunion unites four generations
Friday 23 December 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE TRIENNIAL Kautai and Ngapoko family reunion came to an end yesterday at St Joseph’s Primary School.
Ground breaking developments for Tereora College
Friday 23 December 2016 | Published in Local
THE OFFICIAL start of the Tereora College Redevelopment Project was celebrated with a ceremonial turning of the first sod earlier this month.
Animal welfare team is flat-out
Friday 23 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE CHRISTMAS holidays may be approaching fast, but there has been no let-up for the crew at the Esther Honey Foundation.
Sick contract worker requests funds release
Friday 23 December 2016 | Published in Local
A FILIPINO contract worker, who needs to return to the Philippines for urgent medical treatment that could save his life, has been told to wait for six months to claim his share from the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF).
NES to look into sand mining
Thursday 22 December 2016 | Published in Local
THE NATIONAL Environment Service says it will investigate sand mining currently happening inland of Matavera after receiving questions about the activity from CI News.
Celebrate with local musicians
Wednesday 21 December 2016 | Published in Local
If YOU want to get into the festive spirit and enjoy some great local entertainment, don’t miss the “Christmas in Raro” concert presented by Cook Islands Music Association (CIMA) at the National Auditorium tonight.
Public opinion and the court of law
Wednesday 21 December 2016 | Published in Local
THE COURT of public opinion and the court of law often come to differing determinations of what is true and what is not.
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