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Plenty of interest in tax amnesty
Friday 25 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The local tax authority is pleased with the response from individuals and businesses regarding the current tax amnesty which ends on December 31.
Working to preserve traditional values
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Local
At yesterday’s Koutu Nui conference, a New Zealand visitor spoke strongly about the rights of indigenous people and her own efforts to preserve traditional values.
Crashes prompt safety warning
Friday 25 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Slow down and drive safely.
Leadership skills bring promotion
Friday 25 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Cook Islands Police Constable Lisa Tatakura was recognised this week for her outstanding leadership qualities and initiative with a promotion to Acting Sergeant.
Bill draws 'interesting' ideas
Friday 25 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Women who consume alcohol and smoke cigarettes while pregnant should be prosecuted.
First stop Penrhyn for land court
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Penrhyn island will be the first destination on the whistle-stop Land Court visit to the Northern group set to start on Monday.
Youth council college project a first
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC) held its first-ever project involving youth in the outer islands last week.
Students study healthy lifestyle choices
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Education
Students at Nukutere, Titikaveka and Tereora Colleges are taking part in a Healthy Lifestyles programme being taught at secondary schools, and the results will be used to track their future health.
Punanga Nui tar, fresh off the boat
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
It wasn’t just food suppliers eagerly awaiting goods to be delivered this week once the Liloa II container ship was finally unloaded at Avatiu harbour on Monday.
Ministers to check progress on 'Healthy Islands' concept
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Published in Local
The Twelfth Pacific Health Ministers Biennial Meeting set to start on Rarotonga next Monday will cover a wide range of issues.
Traditional leaders tackle big issues
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Published in Local
Tomorrow will be a day for discussion about vital issues facing the Cook Islands as traditional leaders from Rarotonga and southern islands come together for the Koutu Nui conference.
Dialysis could have saved NZ tourist
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A dialysis machine could have saved the life of a woman who recently died in Rarotonga while on holiday.
It's all go at the wharf
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
It was all action at Avatiu wharf yesterday afternoon as the Ports Authority geared up to crane their new barge into the harbour.
Halt put on PR applications
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Published in Local
All applications for permanent residency (PR) are being returned to applicants.
Still there, and berth is still free
Tuesday 22 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Pacific Schooners Ltd vessel Tiare Taporo is still taking up prime berthing space at Avatiu harbour.
Seized boats to be destroyed
Tuesday 22 August 2017 | Published in Local
SOLOMON ISLANDS – A deal has been signed in Solomons Islands to destroy the Vietnamese blue boats caught fishing illegally earlier this year.
Samoa PM slams 'lazy media'
Tuesday 22 August 2017 | Published in Local
SAMOA – Samoa’s Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi has blasted the media in Samoa saying they are “lazy” and they only want to be “spoon-fed.”
New FIU head comes well equipped
Tuesday 22 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Financial Supervisory Commission has a new face heading the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
Sleepy humpbacks wake for spectacular display
Tuesday 22 August 2017 | Published in Local
Last week we had been with two whales for six days in a row and we had named them the “Sleepy Whales”. One of them was the breaching humpback featured on the front page of CINews yesterday.
Spirited encounter of the playful kind
Tuesday 22 August 2017 | Published in Local
On Monday, we roused ourselves before the sun’s first rays, to pick up new team member Mark Romanov from Wild Logic, who will be joining us for the next month.
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