National
Mitiaro still the hot seat
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Voters went to the polls in Mitiaro yesterday to have their say in a by-election with the power to define the government or potentially produce a hung parliament.
TMV does not live up to master plan
Tuesday 11 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Criticism has again risen over the Te Mato Vai project with a local man pointing out that plans have not lived up to expectations on the $23.1 million project.
Students take on education business challenge
Tuesday 11 November 2014 | Published in Education
Months of planning, procurement of merchandise, marketing and trading for year 10 students was all weighted on their final presentation.
Visitor arrested for drink driving
Tuesday 11 November 2014 | Published in Crime
Police had a busy weekend in Rarotonga with two minor crashes on the same stretch of road and eight drivers forbidden from driving.
Spark tight-lipped over Telecom sale
Tuesday 11 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Spark New Zealand is remaining tight-lipped over the sale of their majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands, with the process still ongoing.
Mitiaro residents head to the polls
Tuesday 11 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The future of the Cook Islands Party Government is holding onto a slim one-seat majority as the Mitiaro By-Election is set to be the deciding seat in Parliament.
Students receive awards, study for exams
Monday 10 November 2014 | Published in Education
Tereora Students had their annual prize giving on Thursday November 6 and were awarded for their efforts in front of a hall full of family and parents.
New 777 aircraft to boost tourism
Monday 10 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Tourism continues to be the key to Cook Islands economic success, with the recent Budget highlighting its importance.
Welfare Act amendments passed
Monday 10 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliament has approved amendments to the Welfare Act 1989 now making it easier for local pensioners seeking reinstatement of their pension if they have lost eligibility for being out of the Cook Islands for more than six months.
Criminalising gays 'unfair': Pa Ariki
Monday 10 November 2014 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands paramount chief says it is unfair and unjust for gay people to be treated as criminals due to who they love and how they express that love.
Nature provides hurdles in Pacific MUA voyage
Monday 10 November 2014 | Published in Culture
It took longer than expected, but three ocean-voyaging canoes from Fiji, Cook Islands and Samoa finally arrived in Port Macquarie at 7am on Friday morning.
Archives, new books at national library
Monday 10 November 2014 | Published in Education
If you are looking to trace your family tree or researching and looking for archive images, the national archives team are currently located at the national library at the culture centre in Tupapa.
Cancer survivor cured by natural remedy
Saturday 8 November 2014 | Published in Health
A man claims has been cured of prostate cancer by using a natural remedy from Nepal. However, the remedy used by the survivor is a contentious one.
High achievers awarded for year of learning
Friday 7 November 2014 | Published in Education
After a long year of hard work, effort, and pain, Tereora College senior students were pleased to be acknowledged and commended by teachers, parents, and family at their annual prize giving.
Cook Islands set to sign up to Tuna limits
Friday 7 November 2014 | Published in Environment
Tuna fishing limits are set to be signed by the Cook Islands – a significant step as a nation with one of the largest fishing areas among Pacific countries.
School kids find used nappies at Nikao beach
Friday 7 November 2014 | Published in Environment
20 nappies and 66 kg of rubbish were found at Nikao beach and picked up by Papa’aroa School students learning with Marae Moana and Love Your Coast.
HSBC job losses confirmed
Friday 7 November 2014 | Published in Local
About 10 local employees will lose their jobs as HSBC announces plans to close the doors on Cook Islands operations.
Relief as budget is passed
Friday 7 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Relief was felt by the Government when the 2014/2015 budget passed with full support from members of both the Cook Islands Party and One Cook Islands Party.
Women officers say meitaki to family
Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Local
“Thank you. You mean the world to us. Without your support we will not be doing what we love doing for our people.”
Cook Islands intellectual property framework under development
Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Culture
WORLD INTELLECTUAL Property Rights Organisation representatives will be conducting a scoping mission in the Cook Islands as part of its assistance in the development of an Intellectual Property Framework for the Cook Islands.
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