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Pensioners have to wait for reimbursements
Saturday 19 April 2014 | Published in Politics
This week’s snap election call by the Government has left a number of initiatives hanging in the balance - including a promise to reimburse pensioners who had their bank accounts raided by the Collector of Inland Revenue.
Maori Day at St Joseph's School
Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Education
Maori language and culture was alive at St Joseph’s Primary School yesterday.
Teina Bishop resigns
Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Politics
Teina Bishop has resigned from his position as Minister.
Cyclists call for more road space
Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Local
Local cycling enthusiast Brett Porter is gearing up to fight for bigger and better roads in Rarotonga so that cyclists and motorists can co-exist safely.
TMV petition to be reviewed
Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliament has agreed to review a petition that aims to put a halt to the $60 million Te Mato Vai water project.
Departure tax change soon?
Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Cruise ships will be allowed to stop over for more than 24 hours without being charged departure tax if a new proposal gets the green light.
Election call was 'selfish'
Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen says he believes discord within the Cook Islands Party Government let to yesterday’s announcement for early general elections.
Snap election called for July
Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Politics
Early elections have been scheduled for July 9 after the dissolution of Parliament yesterday by Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters.
Bishop denies floor crossing allegations
Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Politics
Education and tourism Minister Teina Bishop has described allegations of floor crossing as “absolute nonsense”.
School fee deficit at Nukutere
Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Education
Nukutere College has a major task ahead of it collecting outstanding school fees, the Parent Teacher Association was told at the school's annual general meeting.
Perfect conditions for lunar eclipse
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Weather
Rarotonga’s sky cleared just in time to reveal a stunning lunar eclipse on Monday night.
Titikaveka has faced challenges
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Education
Titikaveka College has faced some significant challenges over the past year, the school’s annual general meeting was told recently.
Te Kura Uira marks busy first term
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Education
The end of the first school term is almost upon us and what a term it has been.
Invitation to take export survey
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Pacific Islands Trade & Invest have received over 130 responses in its inaugural “Pacific Export Survey”.
Lego festival has Cookie connection
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Local
When the First Lego League World Festival starts in St Louis, Missouri on April 23 the New Zealand team will have strong links to the Cook Islands.
Digicel deal to be reviewed?
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Politics
Independent MP Norman George is behind a private member’s motion asking Parliament to appoint a committee to review the pending Telecom New Zealand-Digicel deal.
Survey shows average spend of cruise visitor
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Results of a cruise ship survey carried out in January have offered an early snapshot of the sector’s economic benefits to the Cook Islands.
Govt expects $314,000 surplus
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government is once again anticipating a surplus for the 2013-14 fiscal year.
Blind dog in need of a caring owner
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Local
The Esther Honey Foundation Animal Clinic is looking for a kind-hearted person to home an equally kind-hearted dog.
Competition for Atiu MP slot
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Politics
Atiu Mayor George Taoro Brown has his sights set for the national political stage, intending to run in the upcoming general elections.
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