National

Apii Nikao rebuild hits a brick wall

Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Education

Rebuilding the new Apii Nikao modern learning environment school could take up to three years, and will not be completed by this coming August as first expected, pupils’ parents heard this week.

Education

Women's Day celebrated in purple style

Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Local

International Women’s Day was celebrated in style by Cook Islands Business and Professional Women on Thursday night.

Local

Women take over the House

Friday 6 March 2015 | Published in Politics

A woman’s place was once traditionally thought to be at home.

Politics

NCD day promotes healthy living

Friday 6 March 2015 | Published in Health

Healthy living was the focus of the first Ministry of Health Non-Communicable Disease Day held yesterday, aiming to combat one of the biggest health issues in the Cook Islands.

Health

Questions linger on spying issue

Friday 6 March 2015 | Published in Local

Amidst shock allegations this week that New Zealand has been spying on its Pacific neighbours, questions remain about the privacy of people in the Cook Islands.

Local

Wife ready to battle in by-election

Friday 6 March 2015 | Published in Politics

Continuing the legacy of her husband is the aim of the newly-announced Vaipae-Tautu Democratic Party candidate, Teinakore Ioane.

Politics

Violence remains a barrier

Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Local

Violence against women in the Cook Islands continues to be a barrier to equality.

Local

Demos fly the flag in Mitiaro

Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Politics

The Democratic Party flag will be flying in Mitiaro after the Court of Appeal dismissed the Cook Islands Party appeal, raising the stakes in the upcoming Vaipae-Tautu by-election.

Politics

More drink-driving cases adjourned

Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Local

A total of seven traffic-related cases were brought before Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru at the High Court last Thursday.

Local

Race to gather trochus

Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Local

Certain parts of Aitutaki’s reef have been the focus of activity this week as islanders race to make the most of a rare trochus harvest.

Local

Pacific Resort joins airline programme

Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Local

Pacific Resort Hotel Group is partnering with Air New Zealand and joining their Airpoints programme, starting this month.

Local

Myanmar visit one to savour

Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Local

Four theological students had the chance of a lifetime to share their knowledge of Christianity, a world away from the Cook Islands in Southeast Asia.

Local

CISNOC celebrates 28 years of sporting achievements

Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Local

The growth of sports in the Cook Islands and sporting achievements on and off the playing field was acknowledged in fine style on Tuesday when the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) celebrated its 28th birthday.

Local

OCI candidate well respected on Aitutaki

Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Politics

A community leader and mother of 12 will stand for One Cook Islands in the Vaipae-Tautu by-election set to be held at the end of the month.

Politics

Now they're officially New Zealanders

Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Local

An intimate ceremony was held at Ngatipa yesterday morning where four local residents swore their oath of allegiance to New Zealand at a special citizen’s ceremony.

Local

Broadcasters train for disasters

Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Local

Helping local broadcasters to keep safe and stay ‘on air’ during times of disaster is at the core of training in the Cook Islands this week as part of a National Broadcasters Climate and Disaster Resilience Project.