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Employers paying above minimum
Friday 7 April 2017 | Published in Local
A boost in the minimum wage from $6.25 to $7.00 an hour won’t bother many Rarotonga employers if a recent survey is any indication.
Beach Day Out moves to Easter Saturday
Friday 7 April 2017 | Published in Local
The iconic Beach Day Out music festival will again be getting the rhythms going on Easter Saturday.
Brown at economic ministers' forum
Friday 7 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown this week attended the 20th Forum Economic Ministers Meeting on regional approaches for financing development goals in the Pacific region.
A matter of precision...
Friday 7 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The world of the sommelier, a wine waiter, is one of knowledge and precision.
Reprieve for helmet offenders
Friday 7 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
It was an extraordinary day in the High Court yesterday and a lucky one for 36 people who had not paid their fines for minor traffic offences - including not wearing helmets.
Power upgrades for two islands
Thursday 6 April 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
South Canterbury, New Zealand -based NETcon Ltd has signed a $3.9 million Asian Development Bank contract to upgrade medium and low voltage networks on Mauke and Mitiaro
Something new under the sun...
Thursday 6 April 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou students have been provided sun hats, free of charge in hope the children will learn the importance of sun safety in Rarotonga.
A beacon of hope for humpbacks
Thursday 6 April 2017 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands is a beacon of hope at the “Whales in a Changing Ocean Conference”, now underway in the Kingdom of Tonga, highlighting its strong stance on raising standards on ocean stewardship and management of its natural resources.
Nikao Day fundraising for Orometua House
Thursday 6 April 2017 | Published in Local
The Nikao Ekalesia is fundraising for the upgrade of the Nikao pastor’s house.
Nikao growers get much-needed support
Thursday 6 April 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
The Nikao Growers Association has received a timely boost to acquire much needed materials to help improve the productivity of its members.
Technology could boost our economy
Thursday 6 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
An effective command centre that could be used in disaster management is among equipment Huawei is demonstrating at the 21st Pacific Islands Telecommunication Association (PITA) AGM and Tradeshow at the National Auditorium.
Minimum wage up 75 cents an hour
Thursday 6 April 2017 | Published in Local
The minimum wage in the Cook Islands is to increase from $6.25 to $7.00 The report and recommendations were discussed and approved by cabinet on Tuesday and Nicholas said the new minimum rate was expected to take effect on July 1.
Needle rescue test for trainee police recruits
Thursday 6 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The police Search and Rescue team, backed by trainee recruits, has rescued a woman after she fell near The Needle on Tuesday afternoon.
Putting colour into our cheek
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Our readers have great senses of humour and while our April 1 prank may have caught a few of you out, at least you laughed about it afterwards.
Local beauty through imaginer's eyes
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Growing up in Auckland, the New Zealand-born Cook Islands artist Sylvia Marsters would sometimes imagine how life would be like back on The Rock.
National lab under microscope
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) will work closely with consultant Nico van Loon over the next month to provide technical information for a feasibility study on a centralised national laboratory.
MMR officer visiting northern Cooks
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Published in Environment
A Ministry of Marine Resources legal officer is visiting the northern Cook Islands to explore with fishing associations, fisheries officers and island communities, areas of importance they believe should be included in the Marine Resources Sector Plan that is currently under development.
Graduates left hanging for jobs
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Published in Education
A recent post on Facebook has locals in agreement over the lack of support for new graduates returning to the Cook Islands.
Weekend for noisy parties on the Rock
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Published in Local
It was a weekend for noisy parties on Rarotonga, with the police being called out to four complaints about excessive noise.
Homework club starts again at college
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Published in Education
Tereora College has started up its weekly homework club in a bid to get students prepared for upcoming assignments.
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