Local
Guilty plea by CI promoter
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Local
Auckland based Cook Islander and promoter of Cook Islands culture Jacob Samson has pleaded guilty to charges brought by the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs regarding grant applications for pokie money.
National college raises flag
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands flag was hoisted at Tereora College on Friday afternoon – an event believed to be the first in the national college’s history.
Tourists thank rescuers
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Local
The Australian tourist rescued from the waters of Arorangi is crediting Ports Authority staff for saving her life.
PM stays in NZ for golf tourney
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will remain behind in New Zealand this week while his cabinet ministers fly home after a meeting with the New Zealand government – to attend a golfing tournament.
Touch screen installed for visitors
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Local
An information touch-screen has been installed at Westpac bank in Avarua, and up to eight more are expected in coming months.
Multi-million dollar building to be sold
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Local
Avarua’s Bermuda House is set to change hands in coming weeks.
Kaope Xpress new face of Bunny's
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Local
Stepping in to Kaope Xpress takes you a world away from the street outside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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