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Are MPs getting free campaign flights?
Saturday 14 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Are Members of Parliament from both sides of the floor getting free flights from Parliament to campaign?
Years Nines have sustainable energy 'conference'
Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Education
All 110 year nine students and a group of 15 year 13 students’ leaders will be attending a full day conference on Monday at the Crown Beach Resort, which has offered the use of its facilities at special rates to the college.
VAT reduction would cost $8M: Brown
Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Finance Minister Mark Brown is slamming a Democratic Party election campaign promise to reduce the rate of Value Added Tax (VAT).
Dog controller picked, not named
Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Local
Police have appointed a new dog controller for Rarotonga and the successful candidate is currently going through training, according to a police spokesperson.
New details on photo contract
Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Local
Information has been made public about a New Zealand Aid-funded contract to provide aerial footage to the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation last year.
Police focus on gender issues
Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Police staff from 22 countries will be in Rarotonga next week to discuss issues affecting women in police forces across the region.About 60 delegates will be attending the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Women Advisory Network’s 11th annual conference.
NZ High Commission helps Raro Prison school
Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Local
Inmates at Rarotonga’s prison have been given $7000 worth of new books and learning resources to help them prepare for a positive future back in the community.
TV debate now unlikely
Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Plans for a debate between candidates seeking office in the upcoming general elections are likely to be put on ice.
Telecom issues iPhone warning
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands has issued a warning to iPhone users in light of unexplained data usage some people are experiencing.
Trip north paves the way for solar project
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Environment
A reconnaissance trip to the northern group has given contractors the chance to meet the very people who will benefit from a new solar energy project.
Pearl farmers still being assessed for aid
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Materials and equipment purchased to help pearl farmers in Manihiki are still being held back while each farmer is assessed for eligibility.
Beddoes picked to lead Super Fund
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Economy
Telecom’s Damien Beddoes has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund.
Tobacco tax rise makes an impact
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Health
As the excise on tobacco products is about to be increased again, the biggest retailer in the country says the Ministry of Health’s anti-smoking strategy is working.
Election: Have your say online
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Got thoughts about who should be the next Government or Prime Minister? Why not take part in our quick online political poll?
Facebook 'petition' for spider anti-venom
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Health
An online ‘petition’ has been launched to pressure the Ministry of Health into importing black widow spider anti-venom.
Demos aim to stop Toa payments
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Politics
A victorious Democratic Party government would use legislation to halt profit guarantee payments to Toa Petroleum, says Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Telecom offer period closes
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom New Zealand says “several” parties have formally expressed interest in buying its 60 per cent share of Telecom Cook Islands.
Palmerston first to go to the polls
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Outer island residents in Palmerston went to the polls yesterday to cast their votes in advance of next month’s general elections.
Doctors told to look out for leprosy
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health says it is concerned about a resurgence in the number of cases of leprosy throughout the Pacific region.
Election: Demo policies released
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Major policy moves along with a broad overhaul and review of multiple government functions form the backbone of the Democratic Party’s 2014 policy document.
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