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Cheaper health fees for expats
Thursday 2 July 2015 | Published in Health
As of yesterday, contract workers who have resided in the Cook Islands for more than six months will no longer have to fork out for medical bills.
Flash new cars come with catch
Thursday 2 July 2015 | Published in Politics
Twenty new Hyundai cars will be available for sale soon – but there’s a catch.
Giant snails remain a risk
Wednesday 1 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
GIANT African snails remain one of the most risky invasive species to the Cook Islands, says a New Zealand-based biodiversity consultant.
Court handles fewer traffic cases for week
Wednesday 1 July 2015 | Published in Crime
Traffic cases were few and far between last week, with just five cases brought before and Justice of the Peace John Whitta and assisting Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro in the High Court on Thursday.
Jet blast puts three in hospital
Wednesday 1 July 2015 | Published in Health
Three tourists have been discharged from hospital after sustaining injuries at the jet-blast area on the inland end of Rarotonga International Airport’s runway.
Tutaka warnings avoid prosecutions, says MoH
Wednesday 1 July 2015 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health has assured the public that their aim is not to prosecute people when it comes to complying with the island-wide Tutaka programme.
Shelter not so plastic after all
Wednesday 1 July 2015 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The designer and construction manager of the new shelter or Are Tapaenga beside Avatiu harbour has defended the project against a critic who labelled the roof ‘plastic’.
Invasive species under attack
Wednesday 1 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
THE NATIONAL Invasive Species Strategy Action Plan (NISSAP) will be unveiled during the National Invasive Species workshop at the New Hope Church in Avarua today.
Fisheries leaders honour stalwart oceans advocate
Tuesday 30 June 2015 | Published in Environment
Fisheries leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) 11th Ministerial meeting opening sessions in Tuvalu yesterday observed a short silence to honour their former colleague and global oceans champion, Foua Toloa.
PM stands firm on UN
Tuesday 30 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has hit back at claims he is ‘out of his depth’ and ‘poorly advised’ in his pursuit of the Cook Islands becoming a member of the United Nations.
All 'go' for Te Mato Vai
Tuesday 30 June 2015 | Published in Local
“I’m the lollipop man...” T&M Heather’s Robert Sua Aiono Tuariki (left) and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation foreman Pei Bing (right) took a quick break to pose for CI News in Ngatangiia yesterday afternoon.
Tax blacklisting criticised
Tuesday 30 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
THE blacklisting of the Cook Islands by the European Union’s executive commission as one of the world’s tax havens has been criticised by an Australia-based academic.
Teacher scores notable first
Tuesday 30 June 2015 | Published in Education
No ocean was wide enough to keep local teacher Samantha Puati from becoming a fully registered teacher in New Zealand.
Karika back as TIS president
Tuesday 30 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
IAN Karika has been re-elected president of the Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) for another term.
Nine in court on dishonesty charges
Tuesday 30 June 2015 | Published in Crime
Nine dishonesty charges were brought before Justice of the Peace John Whitta and assisting Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro in the High Court on Thursday, June 25.
Sexuality workshop broaches sensitive subject
Monday 29 June 2015 | Published in Health
Sexual orientation is one of the top five reasons youth ring the help line, alongside pregnancy and relationship breakups.
TMV and landowners agree
Monday 29 June 2015 | Published in Local
Land owners of an area between Avaavaroa and Kauare in Titikaveka have come out in overwhelming support of the Te Mato Vai Project reaching their land.
Age grade talent impresses scouts
Monday 29 June 2015 | Published in Local
Youth rugby selectors have a tough job of picking two players for 2016 rugby scholarships after watching the local under 19 games at the weekend.
Family law bill reaches next step
Monday 29 June 2015 | Published in Politics
COOK ISLANDERS will soon get a chance to have their say on a piece of legislation set to radically change the way domestic violence is tackled in this country.
Big bikes business
Saturday 27 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
YEARS of brainstorming and planning are finally materialising into something promising.
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