National

Message to PM: Quit or be booted out

Wednesday 31 December 2014 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna should take a hike, and a new government should be formed in the New Year.

Politics


Police, politicians should solve 'out of control' burglary issue

Wednesday 31 December 2014 | Published in Crime

Police and politicians need to sit down and solve the out of control burglary and theft on Rarotonga, says a local businessman who is fed up with being a victim of burglaries.

Crime


Burglaries are 'out of control'

Wednesday 31 December 2014 | Published in Crime

Information from community members has led to the arrest of a 23-year old man suspected of committing a raft of burglaries in Avarua.

Crime


Four dengue cases suspected on Raro

Wednesday 31 December 2014 | Published in Health

One case of the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever has been confirmed on Rarotonga and another four cases are suspected, says the Ministry of Heath.

Health


A big year for politics and infrastructure

Wednesday 31 December 2014 | Published in Politics

January Consultations over Te Mato Vai, Rarotonga’s $62 million water mains project, began in earnest.

Politics


This way to a free breakfast!

Tuesday 30 December 2014 | Published in Local

A large number of people turned up at eight locations around the island yesterday morning to enjoy the most important meal of the day for free.

Local


Burglaries prompt security warning

Tuesday 30 December 2014 | Published in Crime

Residents, visitors and business owners are being urged to lock up their valuables before leaving their homes or businesses following a spate of

Crime


Repairs start on rain-ravaged roads

Tuesday 30 December 2014 | Published in Local

Potholes, loose gravel and other problems affecting roads around Rarotonga are set to be repaired soon.

Local


Demos on path to Aitutaki win says Rasmussen

Tuesday 30 December 2014 | Published in Politics

The Democratic Party candidate for the Vaipae-Tautu by-election in Aitutaki, Kete Ioane ,had his nomination lodged at the Electoral Office

Politics


Damp outlook for New Year's Eve

Tuesday 30 December 2014 | Published in Weather

A tropical depression which threatened the northern Cook Islands last week was responsible for the wet weather which hampered Christmas

Weather


Guests from far and wide at church camp

Tuesday 30 December 2014 | Published in Local

More than 300 people gathered for the opening of the 5th Cook Islands International Seventh Day Adventist Camp at the National Auditorium last Friday evening.

Local


Free healthy breakfast goes down a treat

Tuesday 30 December 2014 | Published in Health

The most important meal of the day was enjoyed free by many people on Rarotonga yesterday, thanks to the generosity of a church and its sponsors.

Health


Warning: watch out for heavy machinery

Tuesday 30 December 2014 | Published in Local

Motorists travelling through Arorangi are being asked to take special care this week as Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), T&M Heather and the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation complete road maintenance in the district.

Local


Power line break affects 20 homes

Tuesday 30 December 2014 | Published in Local

About 20 homes were affected when a live overhead power line broke in Titikaveka yesterday.

Local


Job loss follows Atiu mayor's conviction

Monday 29 December 2014 | Published in Politics

Atiu mayor and business owner George Taoro James Brown has been stripped of his mayoral role after being convicted on a charge of receiving stolen goods.

Politics


Bishop investigation drags on, but police decline to comment

Monday 29 December 2014 | Published in Politics

An investigation into Aitutaki MP Teina Bishop is continuing and it appears no progress has been made on a case that has dragged on for almost two years.

Politics


Changed funding focus may affect ciguatera monitoring

Monday 29 December 2014 | Published in Health

The Ministry of Marine Resources is concerned that programmes to monitor levels of ciguatera poisoning in Rarotonga’s lagoon may be affected by a change of direction taken by the Australia Awards Fellowships.

Health

Act gives you right to appeal denial of official information

Monday 29 December 2014 | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands Law Society through a number of planned articles aims to share information and explanations on laws that impact on people in their everyday lives.

Politics


Kids and cops join in New Year's action

Monday 29 December 2014 | Published in Local

Police National Headquarters will become a hive of activities for children, young people and their families on New Year’s Eve.

Local


BCI move to NZ payments system could have wide-ranging benefits

Monday 29 December 2014 | Published in Politics

Minister of Finance Mark Brown is appointing a team to look into the feasibility of the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) joining the New Zealand payments system.

Politics


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