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Penrhyn blew budget by $67k
Thursday 29 June 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Progressive overspending of the Penrhyn Island Administration personnel budget became so serious that the Ministry of Finance withheld bulk funding for four months to the island last year.
Govt's plans ambitious, says Brown
Thursday 29 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party government has embarked on an ambitious capital plan in the proposed 2017/18 Budget, says Finance minister Mark Brown.
Te Maeva Nui 2017 sponsors' evening
Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Published in Local
Sposnsors and keen leaders mingled last Friday night to discuss budgets and celebrate the launch of Te Maeva Nui 2017.
Muri Lagoon scene of 'world' sailing regatta
Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Published in Local
While the world has been distracted by the America’s Cup sailing extravaganza in Bermuda – another world yachting spectacle has been quietly getting underway on Rarotonga’s Muri Lagoon this week.
500 gather to celebrate the Lord
Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Published in Local
Apostolic worshippers travelled from all over the South Pacific to Avarua to attend the 27th Annual South Pacific District Council (SPDC), “Jesus Christ Above All’’ convention.
Vaka Pride win + donation = ride-on mower
Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Takuvaine community celebrated the arrival of their new ride on lawnmower, something community leaders believe will be a huge boon in making their community better.
Colourful MP at Rotary dinner
Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
One of the most colourful New Zealand MPs from the latter part of the last century will be visiting Rarotonga this week and local people will get a chance to hear him speak.
High Court a hive of activity
Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Avarua High Court was a hive of activity this week, with more than 24 criminal court cases appearing before Justice of the Peace, Bernice Manarangi, in Thursday’s court session.
Where's our tax going? Maggie asks
Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
George Maggie wants to know where all the money from his tax-paying constituents is going.
Not the people's Budget: Beer
Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Opposition has rejected the idea of the Budget being one “for the people” with senior MP James Beer attacking government spending, the cost of living and depopulation.
Paddlers colour the night
Tuesday 27 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
As regular visitors to Muri Lagoon on Rarotonga, my cameras and I have often focussed on paddle-boarding folk.
More success for graduates
Tuesday 27 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) held a graduation ceremony on Friday last week to celebrate the success of graduates for the Kia Orana Service.
Budget: New ambulance, incinerator
Tuesday 27 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The government will be allocating funds to help in the purchase of a second ambulance.
Bring a police officer to school day
Tuesday 27 June 2017 | Published in Local
A number of police officers visited young children last week at Apii Nikao School.
Legal profession mourns Charles Little
Tuesday 27 June 2017 | Published in Local
The country’s legal profession has sadly lost fellow lawyer Charles Little who suddenly passed away in the early hours of Friday morning last week.
Kukupa on medivac mission
Tuesday 27 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Te Kukupa is engaged in the medical evacuation (medevac) of a pregnant woman from Nassau in the Northern Group.
Celebrating yoga day one pose at a time
Tuesday 27 June 2017 | Published in Local
Yoga enthusiasts gathered in Tupapa last week to belatedly celebrate International Day of Yoga.
Tropicana show a huge hit
Monday 26 June 2017 | Published in Local
The excitement of Miss Cook Islands 2017 was clearly evident on Saturday night at the Islander Hotel with a packed out house to see the designs of 15 emerging and established fashion and accessories designers from the Cook Islands and the Pacific Islands.
Ministers remain at home
Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
All Cabinet ministers will remain in Rarotonga this week for the second week of the June parliament sitting.
Saying Du-bai to the Cook Islands
Monday 26 June 2017 | Published in Local
Two university doctors are waving goodbye to Rarotonga after teaching marketing to students at the University of the South Pacific (USP).
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