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Disabled ship awaits engine repairs
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Local
A local shipping boat rescued by a Chinese fishing vessel during the weekend is currently berthed in Penrhyn unloading cargo and awaiting repairs.
No dengue cases confirmed
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Health
Despite claims by some members of the public that they have been bed-ridden by dengue fever, the Ministry of Health says no cases have been confirmed.
VAT increase sees Demos walk out
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Legislation to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from 12.5 to 15 per cent was passed yesterday during a raucous opening day of Parliament that saw the Opposition walk out in protest.
Skype connects students to science talk
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Education
Cook Islands students were recently able to take part in an international talkfest organised as part of Auckland University’s LENScience Connect programme.
Top academic prize awarded to Sieni
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Education
Each year New Zealand tertiary institutes nominate their highest academic performer completing study through the Zealand Pacific Scholarship scheme.
'Fix my furniture' at trades school
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Education
Improve your home DIY skills and be your own handy man or woman through the ‘Fix my furniture’ community education programme at the Faculty of Trades and Training in Arorangi.
Chinese come to aid of stricken ship
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands inter-island shipping vessel was towed to Penrhyn by a foreign fishing vessel after developing an engine failure during her northern island voyage.
Beer to be sworn in today: Clerk
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Despite a protest from Prime Minister Henry Puna, the Clerk of Parliament is insisting that James Beer can be expected to take the oath of office during today’s opening day of parliament.
Action-packed week for Cabinet
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Politics
The first session of Parliament for 2014 begins today in what is being guaranteed to be an action-packed affair.
Same margin for fuel companies
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Local fuel importers are regulated to ensure they make the same profit margin from their wholesale transactions, says the industry watchdog.
Another swimsuit shoot on Aitutaki
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki’s stunning lagoon has provided the backdrop for another glamorous swimsuit shoot which is sure to draw more attention to the Cook Islands.
Air NZ underwrite shouldn't be 'politicised'
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Tourism Minister Teina Bishop says Leader of the Opposition Wilkie Rasmussen is “politicising” the recently-signed airline contracts between the Cook Islands and Air New Zealand.
Sad let down for family building home for mother
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Local
Building a new home should be an exciting and wonderful experience but for Lena Walton it has been stressful and she wants to warn others to avoid what she has gone through.
Zika outbreak may be slowing
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Health
Health officials believe an outbreak of the zika virus in Rarotonga and Aitutaki is starting to lose traction.
Spruced up hospital wing opens
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Health
Rarotonga Hospital’s newly renovated outpatients wing was officially opened at a formal ceremony yesterday, with a large crowd on hand to celebrate the event.
Water project offers key lessons
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Valuable lessons can be learnt from the mistakes made during a major rainwater harvesting project in the Northern Cook Islands, a new report says.
Pacific Parliamentary staff attend workshop
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliamentarians from across the region joined local officials at a professional development workshop held in Rarotonga yesterday.
Airline contracts 'reckless': Opposition
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Politics
The Opposition Democratic Party says locking the country into two four-year contracts with Air New Zealand to provide long-haul flights is an “illegal” and “reckless act”.
Lift in maternity leave payment
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Increasing the minimum wage means private sector maternity leave pay will be going up by $40 per week.
Govt back-tracks on vege tariff cut
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Import tariffs on seasonal vegetables originally slated for removal as part of Government’s sweeping tax reforms will now remain in place.
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