Local
All hands on deck at Nautilus Restaurant
Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s newest restaurant will be opening its doors tomorrow night but hammers are likely to be flying until moments before the first diners arrive.
Vaima restaurant destroyed by fire
Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Local
Popular restaurant Vaima has been reduced to a pile of twisted metal and scorched timber after a fire late Wednesday night.
Raro hosts deep sea minerals workshop
Wednesday 7 May 2014 | Published in Local
Dozens of overseas delegates are coming to Rarotonga next week for a deep sea minerals workshop focusing on the financial aspects of mining.
Expert suggests inflight water safety video
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands should consider producing a short water safety video to be screened on planes as they arrive in the country, says a surf lifesaving expert.
Right turning rule explained
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Local
If you're turning right, give way. That’s the message of the Cook Islands Road Safety Council, which is trying to end confusion on our roads.
More fishing days for purse seiners
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Local
American purse seiners can fish for an additional 100 days in Cook Islands waters in return for a $600,000 payment, due to a deal struck between the Cook Islands and the United States.
Fishery data frustrates scientists
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Local
Efforts to assess stock levels of Pacific tunas are being hampered by fishing nations that are failing to provide data to scientists, says a regional organisation.
Pensioners still on MFEM hitlist
Saturday 3 May 2014 | Published in Local
Seniors currently receiving the New Zealand government-paid superannuation are still on the hook for outstanding tax bills.
Family ties span Pacific
Saturday 3 May 2014 | Published in Local
Anzac Day was particularly poignant this year for Pacific war child Arthur Beren.
Locals mark World Press Freedom Day
Saturday 3 May 2014 | Published in Local
Experienced Kiwi broadcaster Carol Hirschfeld has urged members of the local media industry to fight as hard for their press freedom as they do to maintain high news standards.
Move to honour Cook Islands soldiers
Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands soldiers who served in the First World War could soon be honoured alongside their Kiwi counterparts at New Zealand's main war memorials.
SIF applicants wait until last minute
Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Local
There has been a last-minute rush of applications for a share of the $200,000 Social Impact Fund, which is set aside to help vulnerable people in society.
Call for tourism photos sparks debate
Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation flatly denies that its search for new photographic images is an attempt to meet a previous client’s shortfall.
ANZ says meitaki maata
Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Local
ANZ customers are being treated this week with fantastic activities and food on offer as part of ANZ bank’s Pacific Customer Week.
T&M to sign Te Mato Vai deal
Thursday 1 May 2014 | Published in Local
T&M Heather and the Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) are on the verge of signing a contract that will pave the way for the local construction company to participate in the $60 million Te Mato Vai project.
Rauti Para receive high-tech training
Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Local
A Rauti Para project that provides tablet training for seniors has finally come to Rarotonga, funded by Cook Islands’ donor partners.
Container goes up in flames
Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Local
Seven firefighters had to be rushed out of a training course when a shipping container went up in flames yesterday morning.
Top 5 news stories in April
Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Local
Missed anything? Here's a summary of the top 5 news stories in Cook Islands News this month.
More consultations needed with landowners
Tuesday 29 April 2014 | Published in Local
Land issues in relation to the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project will be addressed by government and land owners, says a project official.
Patrol boat due for refit
Tuesday 29 April 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands patrol boat Te Kukupa will be out of action for up to six-months when it heads to Australia for a major refit later this year.
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