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Police attend domestic violence incidents
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Crime
Police attended two domestic violence incidents over the weekend.
Movie helps inclusive education
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Education
This afternoon, the Ministry of Education is hosting a screening session for New Zealand film, the Dark Horse.
Live ura a swinging hit
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Health
It was all sweat, swinging hips and smiles on Wednesday afternoon when Ura Fitness fanatics gathered together opposite the Banana Court for their first of five live Ura Fitness shows.
Electoral officer monitors UK elections
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands chief electoral officer has headed to Glasgow to monitor voting in the United Kingdom’s general election.
Membership will promote worker rights
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Crime
After almost 20 years of campaigning by workers, the Cook Islands government is finally applying to become a member of the United Nations’ International Labour Organisation (ILO).
Te Mato Vai making education waves
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Education
The Te Mato Vai water education programme currently being delivered to all but one school on Rarotonga has reached the end of its second week, said Te Mato Vai representative Jaewynn McKay.
TIS tells Aitutaki to sign petition
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Te Ipukarea Society is calling for the people of Aitutaki to sign the nationwide petition against purse seining which is available in two locations on the island.
Authorities monitoring mosquito virus
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Health
With the first cases of Zika recorded in Vanuatu this week, the Ministry of Health say they are watching out for a return of the virus here in the Cook Islands.Currently, the only dengue-like virus affecting the islands is Chikungunya, as Dengue Fever and Zika were contained towards the end of last year with no cases reported since.
Counselling ordered for assault offenders
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Crime
Six assault cases appeared before the High Court and Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru on Thursday April 23, where he made the following judgments:
Minimum wage to increase to $6.25
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Workers dreams of increasing the Cook Islands minimum wage to be on par with New Zealand and Australia took a small step in the right direction yesterday.
Minister gets familiar with disability needs
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Newly appointed Minister of Internal Affairs Albert Nicholas has familiarised himself with the work and programmes being delivered by the disability division during a recent ministerial visit.
Brushing shoulders with Bainimarama
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Politics
On Tuesday (local time) a group of Cook Islands politicians got the chance to brush shoulders with Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama.
New mental health policy takes shape
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Local
Currently there is no policy surrounding mental health in the Cook Islands, but this is about to change as various ministry officials push through a new proposal.
After midnight bus service to be canned
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Local
As of this Friday, locals will no longer be able to catch a bus ride home after a late night on the town.
Workers stand by wage demands
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands’ Workers Association still stands by their claim that cost of living adjustments (COLA) are essential within private and public sector to cater for a decent, fair, liveable wage.
Community effort needed to contain mosquito virus
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Health
According to the Ministry of Health, the Chikungunya outbreak is on the rise and it’s the community that have brought about this increase.
Probation time for burglary offenders
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Crime
Teokotai Taruia, Joseph John Wichman, Kaveao Mathew Kaveao, Michael Brown, Wilfred Dauvois, Temotu Arioka and Iti o te era Matakino all appeared on dishonesty charges brought before the High court and Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru on Thursday April 23.
Speeding drivers fined
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Crime
Six traffic related cases were brought before the High Court and Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru on Thursday April 23, where he made the following judgments:
Get your engines revving with CITTI
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Education
THERE’S nothing better than being able to fi x your own machines when they break down and refuse to work.
Suwarrow caretakers on their way north
Wednesday 29 April 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Suwarrow’s birdlife sanctuary will soon be back under the watchful eyes of reappointed caretakers in husband and wife team Harry and Vaine Papai.
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