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Police physical trainer in top form
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Local
After six weeks of the toughest physical training of his life, Aporo Kirikava is fighting fit and ready to help boost fitness levels at the Cook Islands Police Service.
Million dollar baby on the way
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government is about to make its 1000th payment of the new-born allowance and the soon-to-be-born recipient is being dubbed ‘The Million Dollar Baby’.
Sea cucumbers to be exported?
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Local stocks of sea cucumbers were explored in a recent report, along with management techniques for a potential export industry in the Cooks.
Aitutaki man on trial for firearm charge
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Witnesses in the trial of Aitutaki man Poaru Tatira have described the shock they felt when the accused fired a gun just outside the house they were in.
Pension 'back tax' to be scrapped
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Local
Pensioner activist group Grey Power has scored a major victory with a Government announcement to remove the “back tax” on their pensions.
Weather experts to gather in Raro
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Weather
Weather experts will be meeting in Rarotonga from Monday to review climate services and discuss the region's needs.
Airport upgrade on the cards
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Weather
Rarotonga and Aitutaki airports are about to be given a technical work-over to identify potential upgrades as part of the Government's National Sustainable Development Plan (2011-2015).
$1m local boost from solar project
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Economy
About $1 million will be injected into the local economy through the building of a large solar power system at Rarotonga International Airport, says the Office of the Prime Minister.
Beer will not be sworn in: PM
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says Murienua by-election winner James Beer will not be sworn in as the constituency’s Member of Parliament next Monday.
Minimum wage gets 20 per cent increase
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Minister of Internal Affairs Nandi Glassie has announced that he will lift the minimum wage to $6 per hour from next week.
Demos won't support VAT, reform bills
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party will not support two key government initiatives in Parliament next week, says Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Pukapuka boat finally departs
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Taio Shipping’s Maungaroa II finally left its Rarotonga berth and departed for Pukapuka on Monday afternoon, carrying about 26 passengers and 100 tonnes of cargo.
US singers impressed by lively Cookie kids
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Education
American barbershop quartet Tone Deaf say they are having a blast performing in Cook Islands schools because the kids here are so “alive and ready to play”.
Tereora food fest to fund upgrades
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Local
Prepare yourself to feast tomorrow at Tereora College’s fundraising Food Festival.
New 'op shop' opens in Raro
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Local
Bargain hunters will be thrilled to hear that a new opportunity shop has opened in Rarotonga, offering a bounty of pre-loved clothes, household items, toys and knickknacks.
Workshop part of larger mental health event
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Health
The two-day mental health workshop held on Mauke recently was part of a five days mental health programme conducted by the Ministry of Health in partnership with Te Kainga O Pa Taunga and the Putuputuanga Tauturu Taeake (PTT/AA).
Turoa Bakery could open by May
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Local
Nearly five months since it was burned to the ground by an arsonist, one of the country’s oldest bakeries is rising up from the ashes.
Panel suggests $1 wage increase
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Economy
A formal recommendation has been made to Internal Affairs Minister Nandi Glassie that he increase the minimum wage by $1.
Japanese diplomat visits Atiu
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
A diplomat from the Japanese Embassy in Wellington was recently in Atiu to assess development initiatives on the outer island.
Fishery surveillance in the spotlight
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Environment
Fisheries officials from all 17 member countries of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency are in Honiara this week, discussing work to monitor offshore fishing.
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