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A close look at a taxing subject
Monday 12 February 2018 | Published in Local
Is tax fairly applied in the Cook Islands?
Robust discussion on marine bills
Monday 12 February 2018 | Published in Local
A two-day workshop designed for Cook Islands MPs provided a platform for open and robust discussion on the soon-to-be tabled Maritime Zones Bill and the Marine Resources Bill.
'Miracle' ointment not what it seems
Monday 12 February 2018 | Published in Health
Bottles of mass-produced coconut cooking oil are being passed off as the medicinal herbal ointment akari pi, also known as “Mauke miracle oil”.
Poison effective in war against rats
Monday 12 February 2018 | Published in Local
Are you having problems with rats in your home or garden?
Tax issue to the fore on Monday
Monday 12 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Questions regarding the $18 million tax write-off are expected to take centre stage when the opening Parliament sitting of the year starts on Monday next week.
Five metre swell could hit island by noon
Monday 12 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
A significant five metre swell generated by a storm surge caused by Tropical Cyclone Gita could hit Rarotonga by midday today.
Room for more brooms
Monday 12 February 2018 | Published in Local
Like skinning cats, there’s more than one way to make a kikau broom.
Concerns over Pukapuka as island floods
Monday 12 February 2018 | Published in Local
As cargo vessel Lady Moana heads north to Pukapuka despite rough seas and the presence of Cyclone Gita near Cook Islands waters, the island mayor Levi Walewaoa says he expressed concerns to ship owner Tapi Taio before the boat sailed on Thursday.
Japan visit a learning experience
Friday 9 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Seven Cook Islands youth have attended a student and youth exchange programme under the topics of trade, investments, tourism (Group 4A) and sports (Group 4B) in Japan.
Atiu has high hopes for Rongomatane successor
Friday 9 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Prominent members of the Atiu community hope the successor to the Rongomatane throne will act as a role model for young Atiuans to come home.
Swedish visitors in love with our country
Friday 9 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Freja Ahlén and Agnes Ljung did not believe in love at first sight until they saw pictures of the Cook Islands.
Trip to Pukapuka is smooth sailing
Friday 9 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The Lady Moana departed for Palmerston and Pukapuka yesterday afternoon with 22 passengers aboard, ahead of warnings, later dropped, that Rarotonga could encounter heavy swells and high winds severe enough to require evacuation of the harbour by today.
Looking good on Pukapuka
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Expat teacher Robert Collie left for Pukapuka yesterday for another exciting academic year at Apii Niua.
Volcano visit leaves lasting memories
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Published in Local
A visit to an active volcano made a lasting impression on Liam Kokaua during his trip to the Young Pacific Leaders Conference in Hawaii last month.
Recycling bins head to northern islands
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Cook Islands Trading Corporation Limited (CITC) handed over two recycle centres for two schools in the northern islands group earlier this week.
Developed status coming: PM
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Published in Politics
Developed nation status is coming for the Cook Islands, and that is something for the country to be proud of.
Stricken ship washed into harbour
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Stranded cargo vessel Moana Nui has been washed off the reef in Nassau and is now blocking the entrance to the island’s harbour as bad weather pounds the northern group island.
Appeal granted against EU purse seining deal
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A leave to appeal has been granted against the High Court’s ruling on the government’s development of the Cook Islands purse seine fishery in partnership with the European Union (EU).
Airline team cleans up
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Environment
More than 20 Air New Zealand staff members and their family and friends came together on Saturday to clean up Nikao Beach.
Minimum wage panel holds first meeting
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Local
Minimum wage review panel members held their initial meeting on Monday to prepare for the annual compulsory review of the minimum wage rate.
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