National

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.

Crime


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.

Local


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’.

Local


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.

Local

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.

Local

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.

Crime

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.

Education


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.

Local


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.

Health


Lucky charm Veiharii

Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Local

Four year old Veiharii Aroita (centre) isn’t too sure what’s the cause of the fuss, but she is her family’s lucky charm and more.

Local


Theft wrecks holiday

Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Crime

The holiday of two American visitors was over before it could start when they discovered a wallet containing credit cards and $3,000 cash had been stolen on their first day on Rarotonga.

Crime


Rare glimpse into life on small island

Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands

Last week’s fifth annual Development Partner’s Meeting on Mitiaro was a rare occasion for the outside world to see what this small but remarkable island has to offer.

Outer Islands


Mitiaro saga long and slow-moving

Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Politics

Ahead of the Mitiaro Court of Appeal hearing in Auckland tomorrow, CI News takes you step-by-step through the complicated story that has Parliament hanging in the balance.

Politics

Spray programme does the job

Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Health

The seven cases of chikungunya reported in the Cook Islands have now been reported as having taken place in 2014 – not this year, as previously indicated by Public Health.

Health

Few days left to hook fisheries grant

Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Marine Resources is inviting applications for the annual fisheries grants scheme this week. The grants provide around $50,000 worth of direct support to local fishermen across the country.

Local


Showcasing the Cook Islands

Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Local

Cook Islands Marketing Group members are travelling through North America and Europe over the next six weeks.

Local


Forum visit puts spotlight on Mitiaro

Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands

Towards the end of last week the Development Partners meeting in Rarotonga upped anchor and moved.

Outer Islands


Energy project lights up lives on Pukapuka

Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands

Until recently, Pukapuka was often in darkness.

Outer Islands


Repeat offender jailed

Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Crime

Toawea Highland was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment and 12 months’ probation as well as having his driver’s licence disqualified for 12 months, when he appeared in the High Court last week on a charge of driving with excess breath-alcohol.

Crime

Generous tourist still making a difference

Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Local

Randall Nelson is not your average Canadian tourist.

Local


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