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‘Don’t moan and complain’: Businesses should pay staff penal rates for Memorial Day, says PM Brown
Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has weighed in on the Queen’s Memorial holiday debate, saying it is his understanding that businesses have legal obligations to pay employees penal rates.
Kukis name Rugby League World Cup squad
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National
Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro has named the national side in preparation for the Rugby League World Cup to be held in England from 15 October to 19 November, 2022.
Visiting students from New Zealand ‘see how the culture relates to their own’
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
A group of New Zealand high school students are getting a taste of Cook Islands culture during a ten- day visit to Rarotonga.
Petition hearing dates confirmed
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Hearings on whether the Cook Islands Party’s tax-free policy for the Pa Enua is tantamount to bribery will take place this week.
Cook Islands can now deal directly with United States, says PM Brown
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands recognised as a sovereign nation by the United States means direct engagement with the world’s biggest superpower, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
‘Future leaders’ visiting Rarotonga for weeklong course
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
Some of the top youth leaders from New Zealand, Australia and the Cook Islands are part of a week-long leadership course in Rarotonga.
Titikaveka seat recount returns same result
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
A recount of the hotly-contested Titikaveka seat has returned an identical result to the final count of the 2022 general election.
‘Approved’ medicinal cannabis products yet to be imported: Williams
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Although Te Marae Ora health ministry can import approved medicinal cannabis product from New Zealand, there has been no one medically diagnosed in the Cook Islands to use it.
‘Act in good faith’: Employers not obligated to pay holiday rates
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
Queen’s Memorial holiday observed yesterday is not prescribed under the Public Holidays Act with Government ‘hoping that employers will act in good faith’.
‘Happy vibes’ at Apii Te Uki Ou gala day
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou gala was held on Thursday wrapping up the school’s enterprise curriculum.
Queen’s Memorial: ‘She will be well remembered’
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
A large crowd attended the Memorial Service for Her Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth II, at the National Auditorium yesterday morning.
‘Bold and unexpected’ moves from United States as Cook Islands sovereignty recognised
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The United States’ moves towards recognising the Cook Islands as a ‘sovereign state’ is a sign they are looking to refocus their approach to the Pacific Islands, a foreign policy commentator says.
Driver disqualified after crashing into police patrol bike
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A driver who crashed into a police Patrol Bike outside the Empire Cinema has been disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Driver pays more than $7000 in reparations after crash
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who crashed into the back of someone’s vehicle near Palace Takeaways has paid more than $7000 to the vehicle owner in reparations.
Employers asked to act in ‘good faith’ as Queen’s Memorial confirmed not an official holiday
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National
Queen’s Memorial holiday in the Cook Islands is not prescribed under the Public Holidays Act with Government “hoping that employers will act in good faith”.
New Zealand education leaders visit Cook Islands
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
A group of current and past New Zealand education leaders with Pacific ties are visiting the Cook Islands to share their knowledge and strengthen relationship with local counterparts.
Drowning victim died of natural causes
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Cook Islands coroner says the Australian visitor who died while snorkelling near Fruits of Rarotonga on Sunday died of natural causes.
Step up and deliver now, PM Brown tells United States
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has called on the United States to join in the global fight against climate change during a busy first day of the inaugural United States-Pacific Islands summit.
Dog desexing an ongoing challenge for authorities
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
An animal desexing programme designed to tackle dog issues on Rarotonga looks set to continue despite ongoing challenges in getting the matter under control.
Still no clarity around Queen’s Memorial ‘holiday’
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
There is still no clarity on the legalities around Queen’s Memorial holiday, set to be observed in the Cook Islands on Friday (tomorrow).
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