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Fellowship-filled morning for ambassadors
Friday 12 June 2015 | Published in Politics
In a historic event on Wednesday morning, five high commissioners and ambassadors presented their letters of credentials to Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters in what was a fellowship-filled morning.
Ticket prices one step closer
Friday 12 June 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands public is now one step closer to figuring out just how much Te Maeva Nui tickets will cost, with new light shed on the subject by the Minister of Culture.
It's been wetter this year – and that's official
Friday 12 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
MORE rainfall has been recorded on Rarotonga this year compared to the same period last year.
PM sheds light on independence issue
Friday 12 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Just a day after returning from New Zealand with the Cook Islands’ hopes of a seat in the United Nations dashed, Prime Minister Henry Puna was faced on Wednesday with the task of quelling speculation its UN aspirations had put the country at risk of losing New Zealand citizenship.
Plastic bottles top litter haul
Friday 12 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
A large number of plastic water bottles were among the large pile of rubbish that the Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) picked up in Matavera earlier this week to mark World Oceans Day.
PM to lay complaint over story
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna will lay a complaint to the New Zealand Media Council over false information and allegations made by online news website Stuff reporters.
NCEA results on the rise
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Education
NCEA achievement amongst Cook Islands students studying for secondary school qualifications has risen significantly according to a new Ministry of Education report.
Invasive vine treatment fails
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Environment
A recent effort to rid Rarotonga of the extremely invasive vine mile a minute, which has covered bush, trees and even plantations on the island, has failed.
Income tax cuts ahead
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Economy
Income tax for low income earners is to be cut – but the reductions will not apply until next year and the year after.
Sitting stirs long-awaited debates
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Long overdue debates caused tensions to rise and sparks to fly high at the first sitting of parliament yesterday afternoon.
Dengue deaths sound the alert
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Health
The death of a 10 month old baby and 37-year-old man from dengue fever in American Samoa has alarmed health authorities in the Pacific.
Elderly prefer jail to back tax
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Grey Power members say they are prepared to go to jail rather than pay back taxes on their New Zealand pensions.
Maggie makes statement in pink
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Tupapa Member of Parliament George Maggie made a colourful statement at the sitting of Parliament yesterday, choosing to strut his stuff in a bright pink suit.
Manihiki rescue effort wins Speaker's praise
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Speaker of the House Nikki Rattle took time at the start of yesterday’s first sitting of Parliament to praise all involved in the successful search and rescue of two Manihiki fishermen at the weekend.
Cook Islands fishery awarded certification
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE COOK Islands fishery has joined a leading group of more than 250 Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries that are helping to ensure healthy marine ecosystems for this and future generations.
Plans laid out for Trade Day
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Local
The Business Trade and Investment Board is buzzing with excitement as preparations are made for this year’s BCI Trades Day.
More funds for e-waste collection
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Technology
Environment Minister Kiriau Turepu has welcomed an additional $100,000 to be provided bi-annually for e-waste collections.
Vanilla growers will receive helping hand
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands government will provide $350,000 over two years to support vanilla growers in the Cook Islands.
Top-up for disaster fund
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Finance Minister Mark Brown says an Executive Order will see $300,000 transferred into the Natural Disaster Response Fund in the 2014/15 year, bringing it up to $1 million.
Pension rise for 70s and over
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Local
This year’s Budget has some good news for pensioners – an increase in the pension rates for those aged 70 and over.
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