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Parliament staff to attend meet
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Politics
With the adjournment of parliament, two employees of the House will have the opportunity to travel to Australia for some valuable training.
Aitutaki resident moving in protest
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Richard Thomson is moving back to New Zealand at the end of the year in protest of the government’s approach to having NZ pensioners pay back taxes.
Promoting industries with photos
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A group of enthusiastic photographers have been improving their skills, at the photography and print media workshop that began on Monday.
Drink driver hopes to keep job
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Crime
Koroa Raumea Junior’s job on the police patrol boat Te Kukupa is now in doubt after being fined $500 and disqualified from driving for 12 months yesterday in court.
Guilty pleas entered
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Crime
Tutai Amiri, will be sentenced on July 4 for assaulting a female and a child.
NES sees red in mining project
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Environment
T&M Heather has been accused of filling a hole at Blackrock with red soil after being ordered not to by the National Environment Service (NES).
Rain, glorious rain!
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Local
A whopping 174mm of rain is expected to have fallen on Rarotonga over an estimated 36 hour period, beginning Wednesday evening.
Fridge subsidy still available
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Local
Around 50 people have traded their old fridge in for a more energy-efficient model through the government’s replacement programme – which can help fund more than 300 of the appliances.
Rainfall pattern to continue
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Local
After weeks of frustrating water shortages, an unrelenting onslaught of rain has finally arrived, replenishing the parched intakes of Rarotonga.
Subterfuge and spineless men in Tom's swan song
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Local
The Honorable Tom John Marsters, Deputy Prime Minister and lynchpin of the Cook Islands Party has now bid farewell to his political career.
More than $8000 for Creative Centre
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Local
More than $8000 was raised for adults with disabilities at a golf Ambrose fundraiser last week.
Health bill final act of parliament
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Health
The government passed a sweeping Ministry of Health bill in the final minutes of the 10th meeting of parliament on Wednesday evening.
George alleges healthcare refused
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Health
Health minister Nandie Glassie on Tuesday said hospital staff, who allegedly refused healthcare services to a group of tourists, have no recollection of the incident.
Parliament approves Colagate review
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Hot debate surrounding a review of the Colagate scandal was seen in parliament on Thursday.
Parliament adjourned
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Wednesday evening’s passing of a sweeping health bill saw the conclusion of the 10th meeting of the 47th session of the Cook Islands parliament.
Translating political debates
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Whether you speak Maori or English, the quick thinking of the Cook Islands parliament’s translators allow the nation to listen in on the House’s lively debates.
Duty free allowance to increase
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Politics
All arrivals to the Cook Islands will be allowed to bring in $750 worth of personal items duty free beginning January 1 next year.
Free workshops for businesses
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Business growth and customer care will be the focus of two ANZ-sponsored workshops on Rarotonga and Aitutaki this month.
Price tag on budget PR?
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George demanded costing information for the 2013-14 budget insert printed by Cook Islands News.
New system for Customs clearance
Thursday 13 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A new automated system for the lodgement and clearance of all imported goods is about to become operational, and those flouting the new boarder management system will be weeded out.
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