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Puna arrest boosts loan repayments
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Local
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue Department has recorded a big increase in the repayment of outstanding student loans since the beginning of this year.
Hawaii trip comes at a cost
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Local
While Aitutaki hospital continues to be without a much-needed infant incubator, a cabinet minister, an Amuri/Ureia MP and their wives want to travel to Hawaii for four days.
'It's a waste of money,' – Beer
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Local
Opposition MP James Beer sees the Heather-Isamaela trip to Guam and Hawaii as a waste of money.
Sunny Saturday packs market
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Local
“Kia orana” were the words ringing around the Punanga Nui market last Saturday as hundreds of people, both locals and visitors, went to the market with their loved ones to experience what market day Saturdays are all about on Rarotonga.
Good Samaritan willing pay for safety signage
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Local
THE teachers and students of Takitumu Primary School have every reason to smile after a Good Samaritan guaranteed to the school that he will repair the school’s stop sign, reinstall the zebra crossing and paint the school’s signs.
Fijians thank Aitutaki fundraisers
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Local
A great effort was made by the island of Aitutaki to raise money for the victims of cyclone Winston which hit Fiji in late February this year.
Questions raised over Chinese construction jobs
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Local
QUESTIONS have been raised whether Apii Nikao’s construction should be left in the hands of the Peoples Republic of China in the Cook Islands.
Cruise ship fees to increase
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Ports Authority is introducing a new bylaw at the ports on Rarotonga and Aitutaki, effective from July 1 this year.
Government records go digital
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
A plan to digitalise government records - in particular those relating to the filing of tax returns and Value Added Tax is well underway.
Students embrace Anzac Day lesson
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Grade 7 students from Apii Arorangi had the privilege of hosting Tuoro Henry Wichman, president of the Cook Islands Returned & Services Association on Friday this week.
Quiz night gets fund off to good start
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
Promoting Animal Welfare (PAW) managed to raise about $6,600 at its first ever-fundraising drive on Wednesday night.
Tangaroa show launches new era for gallery
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
The well-known art gallery in the Beachcomber building formely known as BCA has been re-launched and renamed and is aiming to take exhibitions to an exciting new level over the next two years.
Coconut drink beats the heat
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
The truly local drink known as the nu or the coconut water is an all-year-round drink in the Cook Islands in many Pacific Island nations.
ICI checks waste incinerator option
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands is in the process of looking into new ways of disposing of solid and hazardous waste on Rarotonga.
Marital rape not a crime in CI law
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
In the wake of two alleged rape cases taking place on Rarotonga within two weeks of each other, concerns have been raised about current Cook Islands law which does not recognise marital rape as a crime.
Money and the bag - almost
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Puna-led government hasn’t relinquished its desire to have the money and the bag deal – full United Nations membership while Cook Islanders still retain their New Zealand passports.
Fun afternoon at the golf club
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Miss Cook Islands Association’s “Teams of the World” Golf Ambrose is on today. There are over 25 teams entered and the buzz is building up to what promises to be an exciting and fun afternoon.
McCully shares ideas at lunch meet
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Local
New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully’s lunch meeting on Wednesday with the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce executive provided the opportunity for a free and frank discussion and sharing of ideas.
Meeting sets path for future development
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Puna and New Zealand Foreign Minister McCully on Tuesday signed the Joint Commitment for Development (JCfD ) 2015-18 which provides the framework for New Zealand’s development assistance to the Cook Islands.
Shedding light on EU fishing figures
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Local
Te Ipukarea Society technical director Kelvin Passfield says it’s time to shed some light on the true value of the proposed European Fisheries Partnership Agreement.
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