National

Tertiary scholarship awards now open for entry

Wednesday 29 April 2015 | Published in Education

“Don’t underestimate yourself,” says previous New Zealand Pacific Scholarship recipient, Peka Fisher.

Education


Purse seine protest sparks FAD debate

Wednesday 29 April 2015 | Published in Local

The campaign against purse seine fishing has sparked arguments over the effectiveness of banning fish aggregated devices (FADs) on purse seining vessels in international media.

Local


PM hopes to fast track Apii Nikao

Wednesday 29 April 2015 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna hopes to fast track the construction of Apii Nikao, working with China to come up with the best way forward for the uncertain future of the school.

Politics


No show on drink-driving charge

Wednesday 29 April 2015 | Published in Crime

Six traffic-related cases were brought before the High Court and Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams on Thursday April 16.

Crime

Cabinet defers until next week

Wednesday 29 April 2015 | Published in Politics

Cabinet ministers who met yesterday have decided to defer most matters until the return of Prime Minister Henry Puna next week.

Politics

VIP treatment for star pupils

Wednesday 29 April 2015 | Published in Education

Rebecca Uka (left) and her friend, Maea Parker, rode in true VIP style to school on Monday morning with a chauffeured drive in a ministry VIP protocol vehicle.

Education


Te Kukupa headed for home

Wednesday 29 April 2015 | Published in Local

Te Kukupa has been reunited with its crew and is headed for home.

Local


CITTI on a mission to raise digital literacy

Wednesday 29 April 2015 | Published in Local

Anonga Tisam is on a mission to raise the profile of the Cook Islands in the digital world.

Local


Dangerous goods audited

Wednesday 29 April 2015 | Published in Local

Last week, the Ministry of Internal Affairs received support from WorkSafe New Zealand to review compliance of facilities on Rarotonga and Aitutaki on their legal responsibilities of storing dangerous goods safely.

Local

Neves hits back at worker demands

Tuesday 28 April 2015 | Published in Economy

Financial Secretary Richard Neves has hit back at demands from the Cook Islands Workers Association.

Economy


Door re-opens on mentoring programme

Tuesday 28 April 2015 | Published in Economy

Business owners will get the opportunity to flourish and grow when the Pacific Business Mentoring Programme returns to Rarotonga next month.

Economy


$62,000 in fishing grants approved

Tuesday 28 April 2015 | Published in Local

Local fishers across 10 islands of the Pa Enua will receive new fishing gear and safety equipment through this year’s Fisheries Development Facility Small Grant Fund.

Local


Service over self, and sleep

Tuesday 28 April 2015 | Published in Local

Members of Rotaract Rarotonga were up before the sun on Anzac morning lending a hand to the Returned Services Association.

Local


New High Commissioner lands this week

Tuesday 28 April 2015 | Published in Local

New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands will arrive on Rarotonga this Thursday.

Local

Drink drivers ignore warning

Tuesday 28 April 2015 | Published in Crime

A number of drivers continued to ignore police warnings, public campaigns, court reports and police presence on the roads last weekend.

Crime

Donation helps with Pa Enua science interests

Tuesday 28 April 2015 | Published in Outer Islands

After the successful completion of the Marine Science Training Course coordinated by Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) last week, some much needed science equipment have been donated to Araura College in Aitutaki.

Outer Islands


Catches fluctuate daily – MMR

Tuesday 28 April 2015 | Published in Politics

The Ministry of Marine Resources believes the withdrawal of sponsorship for the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club’s annual Weighmaster’s Fishing Competition is unfortunate.

Politics

Agriculture, education sow seeds together

Tuesday 28 April 2015 | Published in Environment

Agriculture and Education are linking up to sow the seeds of better gardening practises into Cook Islands soil at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute.

Environment


Students take 'powerful directions' back to school

Tuesday 28 April 2015 | Published in Education

More than 900 students are returning to school this week with all their career questions answered.

Education


Apii Te Uki Ou take learning outdoors

Tuesday 28 April 2015 | Published in Education

This year, Apii Potiki Te Uki Ou has started a new initiative which mirrors a growing trend in European Preschools.

Education


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