National
Raranga inspires new 'Ei Oe' pendant
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Local
Paddling enthusiasts have been sporting their Vaka Eiva memorabilia this week ahead of the 2014 Vaka EIva Festivities.
Donation helps family planning
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Health
A generous donation from a local business has a charity excited about putting money towards helping family planning in the community.
Christmas giving spirit with Westpac
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Local
Westpac Banking Corporation has expanded their Christmas giving tree project with help from local businesses to reach more children in need this Christmas.
Volunteer returns kindness to locals
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Local
Global volunteer Harry Turner has returned to Rarotonga after 52-years to show his appreciation to Cook Islanders.
Pearl retailer supports Cyclone Martin book
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Local
Pearl retailer Bergman & Sons has donated $1000 to help fund the production, publication, and distribution of a book about Cyclone Martin, which devastated Manihiki in 1997.
Stowaway mouse intercepted in NZ
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Local
A mouse from the Cook Islands failed in its stowaway bid after biosecurity officials found it in a hollowed-out baguette at Auckland airport.
PM signs off on immigration cooperation in the region
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands has finalised its membership to the Pacific Immigration Directors Conference (PIDC) – the regional body established in the 1990s for cooperative relations between Pacific nations on matters related to border management and control.
CIP win Mitiaro Appeal
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Three strikes and they’re out – was the message from the Cook Islands Party when their electoral petition on the Mitiaro seat was upheld against a petition by the Democratic Party in the Court of Appeal.
Too much funds for independence party?
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The significant allocation of funding set aside to celebrate 50 years of independence should be questioned and attention should instead be turned to helping industries such as shipping, say members of the opposition.
Westpac values customers
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Local
Westpac bank has launched their swipe to win promotion, already rewarding two customers with cash.
Avarua CICC rebuilds Kainga Orometua
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Local
After 20-years of planning and months of reconstruction, Avarua Ekalesia’s Kainga Orometua in Tupapa-Maraerenga will be re-opened in mid December.
Glassie attends conferences in Bangkok
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Ministers have been jet setting this week attending a number of high profile conferences in Bangkok, Thailand.
Youth under development
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Education
Young men taking part in the Youth Development programme are being put through their paces by New Zealand Defence Force officers supporter by local police officers.
USP celebrates AMBA accreditation
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Education
Senior staff and alumni of The University of the South Pacific (USP) gathered at the Laucala Campus on Monday to celebrate the accreditation of USP’s Master of Business Administration programme by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Petition result expected today
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Politics
A highly-anticipated Court of Appeal decision on a controversial appeal against the Mitiaro Election Petition is expected to be announced today.
Social media rejuvenates endangered language
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Culture
Concern that the Cook Islands Maori language will soon be lost has sparked a project to rejuvenate the language through social media and beyond.
Diplomatic relations with all Pacific Island Forum members complete
Thursday 20 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister’s action-packed month abroad has seen the formalisation of diplomatic relations with all of the Pacific Island Forum members completed.
India to boost Pacific funding
Thursday 20 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands will receive almost double its present grant funding from the Government of India, following an announcement by its Leader, Narendra Modi, in Fiji on Monday.
Banana thief strikes in Turangi
Thursday 20 November 2014 | Published in Crime
A Turangi grower is fuming after discovering seven bunches of bananas were stolen from his plantation this week.
Court decision on Superfund welcome
Thursday 20 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Relief has been the reaction of workers and Government alike as a result of the Court of Appeal’s decision on the country’s superfund.
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