Local
Local author proud of new book
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Local
Workers striking at the Avarua waterfront, standing up to the New Zealand government and supporting a demand for wage increases for Cook Islanders are all part of a new book by Howard Henry.
Brown back for documentary
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Local
Working for a Canadian television network has brought former CI News journalist Jason Brown back to the Cook Islands last week.
Rescued tourists praise Ports staff
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
Ports Authority staff are being praised for being at the right place, at the right time to rescue a tourist who was swept out to sea.
Youthline service restored Tuesday
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
The Youthline text service has been restored after New Zealand counsellors could not reply back to text messages sent by Cook Islands young people.
Country lacks quorum: 4 ministers abroad
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
As of now there are four Cabinet ministers out of the country.
Community on seabed board
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
Five community members have been appointed for the next three years to sit on an advisory board to the Seabed Minerals Authority.
Reef owes millions to creditors
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
Ruined shipping company Reef Group owes almost $28 million to ANZ and $2.6 million to creditors, receivers reveal – but Cook Islands seem to have got lucky.
New teachers at Titikaveka College
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
There are a number of new faces at Titikaveka College this year, with three new teachers joining the team.
Ministry to buy ambulance
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
Rarotonga will soon have a fully equipped ambulance.
Faulty fitting recalled
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders are being urged to check their gas bottle fittings after a product recall by Origin Energy.
Time to get fit for netballers
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
The domestic netball season starts next month, and this is the perfect time to get fit and condition your body for the season.
Swift response to Avatiu fire
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Local
Quick thinking neighbours and quick response by local fire authorities resulted in a shed fire being contained before it reached the home of Aue Rakanui on the back road in Avatiu.
Double purpose for Singapore trip
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Local
Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters is in Singapore for a transport meeting – and while there will check out equipment which could be used in the country’s seabed mining project.
Ships get Hawaiian names
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Local
Vessels formerly owned by Reef Shipping have had Hawaiian name changes by new owner Matson South Pacific.
Support for nurse training
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Nursing School is receiving strong support both here and overseas to help it come into fruition.
USP launches 6-year plan
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Local
The University of the South Pacific launched its new strategic plan for the next six years.
Remove levies: restaurants
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Restaurant Association has made a submission on tax recommending import levies removed or reduced on seasonal fruit and vegetables, pork products and sugary drinks.
Meeting for Matavera community
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Local
Signs directing people to safety in the event of a tsunami are incomplete in Matavera, said local resident and Chief of Fire Nga Jessie.
Heading back to Uni
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Local
With the new university year about to begin a number of Cook Island students are saying goodbye to their family and friends again.
'It's going to blind someone'
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Local
Roadside cleaning contractors with brush cutters acting irresponsibly around motorists was a hot topic of conversation in parliament on Friday.
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