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Business owner in tax strife
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Local
A local businessman who knew “100 per cent” that he was breaking the law by helping his companies deduct and divert staff PAYE to “other things,” faced 36 defaults in the High Court this week.
Double murderer shot himself
Monday 20 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Double murderer Chris Rimamotu turned his rifle on himself in the siege house in Vaimaanga and took his own life.
No worries over residency
Monday 20 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Cook Islanders who have been living in Australia for more than 17 years do not have to worry that their eligibility for citizenship there is being phased out.
Cruise passengers can learn about wildlife
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Local
The luxury cruise liner Paul Gauguin which is a regular visitor to Rarotonga has been conducting a Wild Life Discovery Series seminar during its latest cruise around the Pacific Islands.
Te Mire Atu gives entertaining night
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Cultural Development staged its first national calendar event the Bluesky Te Mire Atu 2017, on Thursday night to an appreciative audience that included Finance minister Mark Brown and prime minister’s wife, Akaiti Puna, The Kaumaiti Nui, Travel Tou and Mrs Tou and representatives of the event sponsors.
Megan's journey to unknown Pacific
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Local
Megan Stevenson had never heard of the Downlow Concept, had never met Josh Thomson, and had never been to New Zealand.
Career dreams inspire youngsters
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou Year 5 and 6 students have been buzzing with excitement this term.
Speaker enthralls USP audience
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Local
‘In Rarotonga, as a 10- year-old, Niki still had a long commute to school: she walked from home, opposite the Punanga Nui Market, to Apii Nikao. But a papa’a family took pity on the little girl who had to walk so far.’
Quartet gets rave reviews from NZ tour
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Local
With tickets now on sale the first Bond Store and Wither Hills 2017 Cabaret Season with the Modern Maori Quartet is set to be one of the top shows of 2017 for Rarotonga.
Power off for Earth Hour
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Local
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental matters concerning the Cook Islands.
Anzac display the third and final one
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands National Museum, Runanga Pakau, will open its third and final Anzac exhibition on Monday, March 20.
Inquiry backs police chief's role in hunt for gunman
Monday 20 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The inquiry team of former senior policemen Denis McDermott and Tevai Matapo have backed the actions of Police Commissioner Maara Tetava in being on the frontline of the manhunt for escaped killer Chris Rimamotu.
Fascinating look into the past
Monday 20 March 2017 | Published in Local
Tinomana Enuarurutini II was born about 1784.
Prison needs urgent action
Monday 20 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Arorangi prison is operating under procedures, practices and processes the jail authorities try to align with what former police commissioner Tevai Matapo says is, “archaic legislation”.
Woman who falsified accounts gets 21 months' jail
Friday 17 March 2017 | Published in Crime
A 29 year old woman who appeared before Chief Justice Hugh Williams in the Cook Islands High Court last week was sentenced to 21 months in jail.
SDA's sober drivers to help partygoers get home
Friday 17 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Seventh Day Adventist youth (SDA) group will be offering help to intoxicated party-goers this weekend as part of their community project for Global Youth Day.
Passfield completes trade attachment
Friday 17 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) trade officer Piakura Passfield recently completed a two-week attachment in Fiji in a bid to boost her knowledge on global trading.
Insurance collection process starts this month
Friday 17 March 2017 | Published in Local
Injuries, accidents and illnesses are sometimes inevitable during work hours.
Boys Brigade celebrates badge awards
Friday 17 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
It was a time of celebration for the Rarotonga Boys’ Brigade companies as members from the 6 Boys’ Brigades on Rarotonga began a three-year journey to achieve the meritorious Queen’s Badge.
Vet's year off spent caring for animals...
Friday 17 March 2017 | Published in Local
A new senior veterinarian at the Esther Honey Foundation (EHF) clinic hails all the way from Poland, in Eastern Europe
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