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TAU overspends almost $1m
Monday 26 June 2017 | Published in Local
Failing to follow government financial procedures resulted in Te Aponga Uira overspending close to a million dollars on a civil works project.
Children give 10 out of 10 for the 10s tournament
Monday 26 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Bluesky U13 Primary Schools Rugby 10s Tournament kicked off to a strong start at Raemaru Park on Wednesday afternoon.
Why going back to your roots is good for environment
Monday 26 June 2017 | Published in Environment
All indigenous peoples of the Earth have always maintained a strong bond with nature.
Hair-raising time on Crazy Hair Day
Monday 26 June 2017 | Published in Local
“Bigger and brighter, is better’’ was the motto thriving at Te Uki Ou’s annual “crazy hair day’’.
CITC has safe sunscreens
Monday 26 June 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Trading Corporation says it is continually looking at ways to reduce the impact its products have on the environment.
Slip, slop, slapping away our reefs
Monday 26 June 2017 | Published in Local
Holiday-makers enticed to escape the chilly depths of the New Zealand winter and instead soak up the sun in Rarotonga, are surprisingly being urged to leave their sunblock at home.
Police beef up safety element in tests
Monday 26 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Service says it will reinforce its road safety priority with a more stringent oversight of licensing to drive motorcycles following the government’s move to scrap the $50 “skills and handling” fee, this week.
Child benefit up by $34 a month
Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Government will increase the rate of the child benefit payment by more than 50 per cent through the provision it has made in the 2017/18 Budget.
Turn-up, don't Facebook: Henderson
Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Financial Secretary Garth Henderson has asked people interested in having an input into future Budget considerations to not be “keyboard warriors” on Facebook, but face-to-face participants when the government asks for their opinions.
'Budget for the people': Brown
Monday 26 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown yesterday tabled the 2017/18 budget in parliament, labelling it “the people’s Budget”.
Library of Books is our faith's rock
Friday 23 June 2017 | Published in Local
The subject and notion of and about the Godhead has always been a much discussed, debated, written, theologised, philosophised and speculated topic throughout the history of mankind.
Big test showing live on our screens
Friday 23 June 2017 | Published in Local
The much-anticipated first Test between the British and Irish Lions and the New Zealand All Blacks kicks off at Eden Park in Auckland tonight.
$3.6m to help fight money laundering
Friday 23 June 2017 | Published in Local
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced a significant boost to support Pacific island countries – including the Cook Islands - comply with international anti-money laundering standards.
Who's who at fashion designers spectacular
Friday 23 June 2017 | Published in Local
The weather might currently seem anything but “Tropicana” but that’s all going to change come tomorrow evening at The Islander!
Taking care of our treasures
Friday 23 June 2017 | Published in Local
Working around a lack of resources, local museum staff were given a first-hand experience on how to preserve some of their items by Te Papa staff.
Seminar prepares for tertiary-level Maori courses
Friday 23 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A preparatory seminar for 30 students starting the new USP Diploma in Cook Islands Maori was held over four days this month.
New Bills boost financial sector
Friday 23 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Five Bills were passed in Parliament on Wednesday to pave way for the Cook Islands to uphold the integrity and reputation of its economy’s financial sector.
Opposition withdraws no confidence bid
Friday 23 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Parliamentary leader of the Opposition William “Smiley” Heather has withdrawn the motion of no confidence in Cabinet.
Kukis impress in Maroons grand comeback
Thursday 22 June 2017 | Published in Local
Maroons skipper Cameron Smith has lauded front-rower Dylan Napa for his outstanding contribution in Game Two as Queensland levelled the State of Origin series with an 18-16 win at ANZ Stadium.
Another win for comeback kings
Thursday 22 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Maroons lived up to their reputation as the kings of the comeback to steal an 18-16 win over the Blues in an epic Game Two at ANZ Stadium to level the series.
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