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Recalculated pension payments separate
Friday 14 March 2014 | Published in National
The Government announced last week that it would re-calculate the March 2014 pension payment rate for those pensioners that had made late registrations for the 25% pension increase, which was introduced as part of the tax reforms.
Summer photo earns cool prize
Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Local
It began as a little scare, but a lucky occurrence on the reef in Mangaia turned into opportunity for two visitors from Rarotonga after winning the Cook Islands News Memories of Summer Photo Competition.
Wind warning for Northern Group
Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Local
Islands in the Northern Group are being warned to expect strong winds over the next few days as a tropical disturbance lingers to the west.
Parliament to sit before April 1?
Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Local
Dates have yet to scheduled, but eight bills are ready to be addressed by Government during the next session of Parliament.
PCF welcomes new board members
Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in National
Two new Board Members, Mr Andrew Wilson and Ms Rachel Skudder have been appointed to the Board of the Pacific Cooperation Foundation.
Funding available for conservation projects
Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in National
Chairman of the Pacific Development and Conservation (PADEVCON) Trust Peter Kiely is encouraging groups and individuals with an interest in sustainable development and conservation projects to consider applying for grant funding from the Trust.
Vaitau School names its prefects, ambassadors
Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in National
A special day to invest prefects and peace ambassadors was held at Aitutaki’s Vaitau Primary School last week with much pride shared by the whole school community.
Cooks chlamydia treatment a success story in new book
Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in National
Considerable progress has been made in reducing the level of chlamydia in the Cook Islands following an aggressive campaign to highlight the disease, according to the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC).
CI Ambassador meets Cuban and Japanese counterparts
Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in National
Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, Tiki Matapo is strengthening ties with major nations through his diplomatic duties from his office in Wellington.
Dogs must be de-sexed, says CISPCA
Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in National
Owners not de-sexing their pets were the cause of a pack of dogs that ran wild on the roads on Friday, says the president of a local animal welfare group.
Estall trial reveals victim's injuries
Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Crash victim Kulani Takai had no obvious injuries on the night of the accident that later claimed his life, with Crown witnesses saying he was conscious and walking around that night.
Psychiatric assessment suggested by lawyer
Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on March 6 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements: Tuiate Dean, 19, appeared to court charged with assault on a female and rape.
JP training to improve outcomes in court
Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Providing ongoing training for Justices of the Peace will be a key step towards ensuring fair sentences are handed out in court, says the Secretary of Justice.
Government posts $4.7m surplus
Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Local
The Government has posted a $4.7 million net surplus in its latest financial report for the six months ending December 31.
Runway work well underway at Pukapuka
Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Local
Repairs to Pukapuka’s airport are now well under way, with the runway surface torn up and ready to be levelled.
BTIB returns to NZ's big Pasifika Festival
Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in National
This year’s Pasifika festival saw the return of the Business Trade and Investment Board, which set up a booth to promote economic opportunities in the Cook Islands.
Records tumble in D-league
Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in National
The current cricket Domestic League tournament has been a bonanza of excitement where records have been smashed, diving catches taken, bats broken and balls in the lagoon.
Mauke prepares for second Manea Games
Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in National
Sporting venues and facilities are just some of the legacies that benefit islands that host the Manea Games sporting event says Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee Chief Executive Officer Robert Graham.
Doubt thrown on TMV assessments
Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in National
Fates of two impact assessments that were to be undertaken by the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) are uncertain after the recent firing of an official formerly with the government agency.
Warning over dog ranger position
Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in National
Rarotonga’s new dog ranger must be given clear rules and procedures to follow, warns the head of security at The Edgewater Resort and Spa.
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