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Puna arrest boosts loan repayments
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Local
New Zealand’s Inland Revenue Department has recorded a big increase in the repayment of outstanding student loans since the beginning of this year.
Consent vital for rheumatic heart project
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Health
The Public Health Service is calling on parents to give their consent for their children to take part in a rheumatic heart disease screening programme for youngsters between five and 15 years. Screening began yesterday and will take place in all schools in the Cook Islands.
Hawaii trip comes at a cost
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Local
While Aitutaki hospital continues to be without a much-needed infant incubator, a cabinet minister, an Amuri/Ureia MP and their wives want to travel to Hawaii for four days.
'It's a waste of money,' – Beer
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Local
Opposition MP James Beer sees the Heather-Isamaela trip to Guam and Hawaii as a waste of money.
Sunny Saturday packs market
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Local
“Kia orana” were the words ringing around the Punanga Nui market last Saturday as hundreds of people, both locals and visitors, went to the market with their loved ones to experience what market day Saturdays are all about on Rarotonga.
Good Samaritan willing pay for safety signage
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Local
THE teachers and students of Takitumu Primary School have every reason to smile after a Good Samaritan guaranteed to the school that he will repair the school’s stop sign, reinstall the zebra crossing and paint the school’s signs.
Diabetes: We're fourth in the world
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands now has the fourth highest prevalence of diabetes worldwide.
Fijians thank Aitutaki fundraisers
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Local
A great effort was made by the island of Aitutaki to raise money for the victims of cyclone Winston which hit Fiji in late February this year.
Questions raised over Chinese construction jobs
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Local
QUESTIONS have been raised whether Apii Nikao’s construction should be left in the hands of the Peoples Republic of China in the Cook Islands.
Team here to review mental illnesses
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Health
A clinical psychologist and a psychiatrist will be in the Cook Islands this week.
Cruise ship fees to increase
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Ports Authority is introducing a new bylaw at the ports on Rarotonga and Aitutaki, effective from July 1 this year.
Opposition requests own office audit
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Politics
For possibly the first time in Cook Islands politics, a full audit of the Opposition office has been requested by its leader.
CIP has 'nothing to fear' says Brown
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Politics
The ruling Cook Islands Party has nothing to fear over the recent Opposition leadership shuffle because the Democratic Party is headed for a “winter of discontent,” believes finance minister Mark Brown.
Writing inspires Apii Nikao pupil
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Education
Apii Nikao student, Kayla-Moana Fraser’s dream is to one become one of Cook Islands’ most inspirational writers.
Government records go digital
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
A plan to digitalise government records - in particular those relating to the filing of tax returns and Value Added Tax is well underway.
Students embrace Anzac Day lesson
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Grade 7 students from Apii Arorangi had the privilege of hosting Tuoro Henry Wichman, president of the Cook Islands Returned & Services Association on Friday this week.
Quiz night gets fund off to good start
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
Promoting Animal Welfare (PAW) managed to raise about $6,600 at its first ever-fundraising drive on Wednesday night.
Tangaroa show launches new era for gallery
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
The well-known art gallery in the Beachcomber building formely known as BCA has been re-launched and renamed and is aiming to take exhibitions to an exciting new level over the next two years.
Coconut drink beats the heat
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
The truly local drink known as the nu or the coconut water is an all-year-round drink in the Cook Islands in many Pacific Island nations.
ICI checks waste incinerator option
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands is in the process of looking into new ways of disposing of solid and hazardous waste on Rarotonga.
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