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Shake it mama!
Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in Local
Zumba team leader Takaroa Wright shows low impact Zumba can be fun as she shakes a tail feather at the Are Pa Metua to celebrate the International Day for Older Persons.
Muri-Avana pilot project a success
Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in Local
It has been just over a year since the very first installation of a new domestic sanitation system under the Waste and Sanitation Improvement (WMI) Programme took place in the Muri-Avana area.
Assert rights to skipjack fishery: MMR
Wednesday 2 October 2013 | Published in Local
The secretary of marine resources says now is the time for the Cook Islands to assert its rights to the ‘relatively healthy’ skipjack tuna fishery.
Tauae house fire
Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Local
A late night fire on Friday has left a home in Tauae partly burnt.
Clothing store targeted by burglars
Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Local
Two Avarua stores were targeted by burglars at the weekend including a clothing store where over $2000 worth of stock was stolen.
Winning design
Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Marine Park logo competition winner and marine park advocate June Hosking (centre) with finance minister Mark Brown and her mother Here Allan with the winning entry that comprises of different elements representing sustainability for now and for our future.
Plans to reduce NZ pension tax
Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Local
The government is proposing to lower the tax rate it applies to New Zealand-paid pensions collected in the Cook Islands.
Takitumu celebrations!
Monday 30 September 2013 | Published in Local
irst Takitumu School principal Tautara Purea (centre) and his wife Tekura took part in the joyful church service at the Cook Islands Christian Church in Matavera which marked the beginning of anniversary celebrations for the school yesterday.
Students take driver's seat for health
Monday 30 September 2013 | Published in Local
School students will be the drivers behind a programme that aims to reduce non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Cook Islands.
Pukapuka pride!
Saturday 28 September 2013 | Published in Local
These mamas were among those who enjoyed the festivities at the Pukapuka community fundraiser at Te Atakura Grounds yesterday.
Pay gaps 'ridiculous'
Saturday 28 September 2013 | Published in Local
Major salary disparities between the secretary of justice and senior staff were raised in the 2012-13 annual report released by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).
PM pushes for public consultations
Saturday 28 September 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has asked the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) to further brief the public and the government on purse seining and a proposed European Union fishing deal.
PM flies to Auckland for medical attention
Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna departs this afternoon for New Zealand after being given a medical referral to Middlemore Hospital in Auckland.
Decision 'sends a message' to lawyers
Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Local
The president of the Cook Islands Law Society said a judge’s decision to censure lawyer Norman George sends a message to legal practitioners about professional conduct.
Happy 25th ANZ!
Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Local
ANZ is celebrating its 25th birthday in silver and blue today.
Government proposes tax changes
Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Local
The government has released a series of proposed changes it would like to make to the nation’s tax system.
PM congratulates Tuariki on victory
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has issued a warm welcome for Murienua by-election winner Kaota Tuariki.
Bush fire caution
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Local
The community is being warned to be careful lighting rubbish fires in current windy conditions after a bush fire tore through the Rutaki hillside on Tuesday evening.
George 'censured' for legal misconduct
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Local
Norman George has had his legal practice limited by a judge as a result of a series of complaints concerning his conduct as a lawyer.
Tuariki wins
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Local
Kaota Tuariki of the Cook Islands Party has officially won the Murienua by-election after final results of the vote were released yesterday.
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