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Weaving her learning into new skills

Monday 4 May 2015 | Published in Education

Victoria Charles, owner of Victoria Gardens, really stood out for her colourful and extravagant floral arrangements at the ANZAC dawn parade on Saturday, April 25.

Road safety council calls for special care

Monday 4 May 2015 | Published in Local

‘Road safety is no accident’ is one of the many messages the Cook Islands Road Safety Council (CIRS) wants motorists to keep in mind when out on Rarotonga’s roads.

It's time we called a spade, a spade

Monday 4 May 2015 | Published in Politics

I was somewhat bemused when the Prime Minister announced that Mona Ioane, the re-elected MP for Vaipae-Tautu Aitutaki in the by-election there recently, cannot be appointed as a Cabinet Minister because he is the subject of a police investigation for corruption.

Confidentiality key to helping women

Monday 4 May 2015 | Published in Local

Confidentiality is the key when it comes to eliminating domestic violence in the Cook Islands, and ensuring the safety of our women.

Prime Minister back to business

Monday 4 May 2015 | Published in Politics

With Prime Minister Henry Puna back on the rock it will be a busy week for Cabinet.

Peters supports Cook Islands bid for NZ super

Sunday 3 May 2015 | Published in Politics

New Zealand First wants a law change so Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau residents are not required to live five years over the age of 50 in New Zealand to be eligible for NZ Super.

Demos disappointed with cost of living rejection

Sunday 3 May 2015 | Published in Politics

Leader of the Opposition William ‘Smiley’ Heather says he is disappointed that Financial Secretary Richard Neves has rejected any review of public sector wages against rises in the cost of living.

Kiwi's help digitalise business in the Cooks

Sunday 3 May 2015 | Published in Local

Rarotonga locals are looking forward to building new websites for their businesses with the new tricks they picked up at a Digital Marketing seminar yesterday.

'Captain Tama' new Demo deputy

Sunday 3 May 2015 | Published in Politics

Political reform is top on the agenda for the new deputy leader of the Cook Islands’ main opposition party.

Tax officer here to help

Saturday 2 May 2015 | Published in Economy

When you meet bright young Chiavanni Le’Mon, it is hard to believe some people are intimidated by her job. But the new Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) tax advisory officer says she wants people to understand she is here to help with tax education, not debt collection. Le’Mon has been in the role under the Revenue Management Division (Tax and Customs) since the end of last year, and says there has been some confusion in the community about her role, and apprehension about taxes in general.

Tereora students taking on NZ film festival

Saturday 2 May 2015 | Published in Education

It’s all hands on deck at Tereora College today as students put the finishing touches on their entry into the 48 hour film festival in New Zealand.

Generosity boosts volunteer police

Saturday 2 May 2015 | Published in Crime

The Puaikura Volunteer Police happily accepted a donation of $1,000 last week thanks to the generosity of Baker Tree Services.

Red Cross ball brings glamour to the rock

Saturday 2 May 2015 | Published in Local

Building capability for waste water management

Saturday 2 May 2015 | Published in Local

Infrastructure Cook Islands and the division responsible for water, waste and sanitation, WATSAN, are collaborating to train local workers in better sanitation systems.

$20,000 to help Cyclone Pam fundraising efforts

Saturday 2 May 2015 | Published in Local

The Minister for Internal Affairs, Albert Nicholas, officially presented government’s support of $20,000 to the Cook Islands Red Cross Society’s Cyclone Pam fundraising efforts yesterday as a contribution to the category 5 cyclones that devastated Vanuatu in March.

Maire export a labour of love

Saturday 2 May 2015 | Published in Local

Mama Ake Pouao is the head of an export operation, not that it’s likely she sees it that way.

Purse seine protestors won't budge

Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Environment

Protestors campaigning against purse seine fishing in Cook Islands waters hope to table their petition to parliament next month.