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Firefighters battle blazing house
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
Local firefighters were at full strength on Friday night, with around 25 firefighters and four fire engines battling a burning house on the back road in Atupa.
2 Ministers overseas this week
Monday 26 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown left the country on last Friday on a personal trip to Australia.
Tax measures 'absolutely wrong'
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Politics
The announcement that some government departments will benefit from the massive tax write-off reminds former Finance minister Wilkie Rasmussen of the political misdeeds in the early 1990s.
Funky Fridays at Apii Te Uki Ou
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Education
Apii Te Uki Ou have launched a new school-wide enrichment programme called ‘Funky Friday’.
Students benefit from film festival
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
Tereora College students were treated to an intimate film seminar and workshop yesterday.
Imanuela Akatemia celebrates 25th
Monday 26 February 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Imanuela Akatemia commemorated their 25th anniversary with a special celebration ceremony yesterday.
Remembering Papa Tom Hesketh
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
It was almost standing room only for latecomers to the memorial service for the late Tom Hesketh at the Edgewater Resort & Spa on Wednesday.
Titikaveka appoints new prefects
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Education
Titikaveka College celebrated the induction of the school’s 2018 prefects in a special ceremony held on Wednesday morning.
Papaaroa announces six new school leaders
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Education
Papaaroa Seventh Day Adventist School is pleased to announce its leaders for 2018.
Ring main works progress out west
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
Te Mato Vai ring main commissioning work is expected to be completed earlier than expected.
Road repairs 'deplorable'
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
The deplorable state of sections of the Rarotonga road, particularly Muri and Titikaveka, has drawn the ire of Triad Group principal Chris Vaile, who has blasted the government for its waste of public money.
First Cook Islands pharmacy graduates
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Education
A group of five students became the Cook Islands’ first ever pharmacy technician graduates at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) graduation yesterday.
Spruce up at Opposition office
Saturday 24 February 2018 | Published in Politics
The Opposition Office is getting a makeover in anticipation of New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern’s Pacific Mission arrival to Rarotonga on March 6.
UN issue not in the agenda
Saturday 24 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The United Nations (UN) issue will not be raised by the Cook Islands government and the Opposition during the Pacific Mission visit to the country next month.
Air NZ secures title sponsorship of tourism awards
Friday 23 February 2018 | Published in Local
Air New Zealand has continued its ongoing support of the Cook Islands Tourism Awards for 2018, earning its right to title sponsorship for the event.
Confidence training for Rarotonga youth
Friday 23 February 2018 | Published in Local
Part-time Rarotonga residents and Co-Founders of Cream of the Crop Leaders Dan and Sioux Messinger will spearhead a two-day confidence workshop for Cook Islands youth on April 18-19.
Rotary gives $2000 to launch Gita radiothon
Friday 23 February 2018 | Published in Local
Fund raising for the Cook Islands Cyclone Gita Appeal got off to a strong start yesterday morning with the Rotary Club donating $2000 to the cause.
Swimming lessons start for Puaikura kids
Friday 23 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The newly-formed Puaikura Aquatics Club was incorporated yesterday and at the same time it conducted a special swimming lesson for Year 4 pupils of Apii Arorangi at the Cook Islands Divers premises in Arorangi.
Tax bills passed
Friday 23 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament passed the Income Tax Amendment and VAT Amendment Bill before calling it sine die on Wednesday night.
Govt entities owing tax to benefit from write-off
Friday 23 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Some government departments are among 1433 entities that will benefit from the massive tax write-off.
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