National
Flowery honour
Saturday 21 February 2015 | Published in Education
Apii Nikao held its first-ever prefects induction yesterday morning with eight student leaders bestowed with school prefects badges.
Ponia decision still pending
Saturday 21 February 2015 | Published in Politics
A decision on the future of the Secretary of Marine Resources, Ben Ponia is awaiting evidence from another member of the Cook Islands delegation who witnessed an incident involving Ponia at Auckland’s Stamford Hotel earlier this month.
Airport no place for smoking, says pastor
Friday 20 February 2015 | Published in Local
Some tourists are being greeted by a cloud of smoke at Rarotonga International Airport, sparking a call for locals to stub out their cigarettes.
Purse seining plans reach murky waters
Friday 20 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The waters remain murky over Cook Islands ambitions to expand the country’s purse seine fishery, with environmental groups finding loopholes in the government’s plans.
Wage rate submissions close today
Friday 20 February 2015 | Published in Local
Feedback submission for the minimum wage rate closes today and all workers in the Cook Islands are urged to have their say.
Young leaders chosen
Friday 20 February 2015 | Published in Education
Twelve new school leaders for 2015 were presented at Apii Rutaki on Friday last week.
Burglary cases adjourned
Friday 20 February 2015 | Published in Crime
Two men facing charges of burglary and theft appeared before Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi in the High Court last week.
Red Cross courses could help save lives
Friday 20 February 2015 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Red Cross aims to save lives with their first annual first aid courses which were rolled out around the island this week.
Cruise passengers make most of day
Friday 20 February 2015 | Published in Local
The overcast weather did not stop hundreds of tourists from leaving the comforts of the cruise ship Aurora cruise ship to explore Rarotonga yesterday.
Happy to be chosen as new school leaders
Friday 20 February 2015 | Published in Education
This happy bunch of youngsters has been appointed as Rutaki School’s new leaders and they include two appointed to the new position of ‘environmentalist’. They are (from left) Beniamina Kite, Tearoa Pekepo, Tepaeroa Denny (prefects), Danniel Apii (head boy), Victoria Fatiaki (head girl), Itirangi Pennycook (prefect), Kylie Anne Paul (prefect), Papa Tangimetua and Tina Daniel (environmentalists), Samuel Raeina and Tereapii Araipu (peace ambassadors) and Eleyesa Kareroa (prefect).
No decision on Mitiaro
Thursday 19 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The Court of Appeal in Auckland yesterday heard from both the Cook Islands and Democratic parties over the long-running Mitiaro electoral petition case and decided to reserve its decision for a later date.
Wallet's return puts holiday back on track
Thursday 19 February 2015 | Published in Crime
The sun is finally shining on the holiday of two American tourists after a woman was arrested and will appear in court today in relation to the alleged theft of $3000 from their accommodation.
Film series celebrates
Thursday 19 February 2015 | Published in Local
International Women's Day on March 8 is dedicated to celebrating women's achievements - economic, political or social.
Muri lagoon icon 'murdered'
Thursday 19 February 2015 | Published in Local
There is outrage in Ngatangiia after a group of local fishermen ‘murdered’ a well-known icon in a protected area of Muri lagoon – an aged moray eel some called ‘Roger’.
Reef pipe plan risky says Triad
Thursday 19 February 2015 | Published in Local
Local petrol company Triad Pacific Petroleum has mounted a media campaign against proposed plans to supply Rarotonga with bulk fuel from a large tanker through an over-the-reef pipeline.
Ioane funeral on Thursday
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Local
The body of the late Kete Ioane will return home from Auckland this afternoon ahead of his funeral scheduled for Thursday in Aitutaki.
Court appearances set for later
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Crime
Four people charged with driving with excess breath alcohol had their cases scheduled for later dates when they appeared before JP Manarangi in the High Court last week.
VIPs show support for school prefects
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Education
Top officials and dignitaries from Vaka Puaikura were out in numbers last Friday to support the investiture of new school prefects for Apii Arorangi.
Poems reflect changing world
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Local
A new collection of poetry and storytelling has been written Samoa-based poet Audrey Brown-Pereira.
Register for big savings
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Health
The Sanitation Upgrade Programme for the Titikaveka area has already reached over 121 registrations.
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