National
Emergency planning exercise held
Thursday 30 October 2014 | Published in Local
Local stakeholders participated in a mock emergency training exercise to bolster the nation’s capabilities when responding to serious events.
Employment contract review changed
Thursday 30 October 2014 | Published in Economy
From November 1, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will no longer be required to check employment contracts before it issues a foreign worker’s permit.
Voyagers receive Gold Coast turou
Thursday 30 October 2014 | Published in Environment
Traditional voyaging canoes on the ‘Mua: Guided by Nature’ voyage arrived in Australia two days earlier than expected.
Delegation explore local investment
Thursday 30 October 2014 | Published in Economy
The Ministry of Marine Resources is hosting a delegation from the People’s Republic of China headed by Mayor of Zhoushan City, Zhou Jiangyong.
Brown reveals budget details
Thursday 30 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Finance Minister Mark Brown provided details of the Government’s 2014-15 budget during a speech made in Parliament yesterday.
Govt lower standards for Te Mato Vai
Thursday 30 October 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government reduced its testing standards for the Te Mato Vai infrastructure project, in comparison to a similar project completed in Rarotonga.
Math competition to heat up auditorium
Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Education
Hearts will be pumping real fast and there will be huge tension as students from all over Rarotonga, Atiu, Aitutaki, Mauke, and Mangaia compete in the Cook Islands Math Competition.
Valuable book found on Trade Me
Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Local
It cost just $10 on Trade Me, but to Tengaepu o Te Rangi Tararo it's a book worth much more than that.
Speaker's nomination challenged
Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Politics
After a two week break, Parliament resumed yesterday to pick up exactly where it left off – the Opposition questioning procedures over the nomination of Speaker Niki Rattle to second term.
Missing $500k surplus questioned
Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Politics
The opposition questioned the government on the alleged disappearance of equipment and materials used during the construction of the Telecom Sports Arena (TSA) stadium in Nikao.
'No lessons learned': George
Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Politics
'On the eve of our 50th Anniversary of self-government, electoral corruption has re-immerged.'
Budget bill expected to be tabled today
Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Politics
Finance Minister Mark Brown is expected to table the 2014-15 budget in Parliament today, almost four months since the beginning of the financial year.
Nuku celebrates arrival of the Gospel
Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Local
On Monday, October 27, Members of the six Ekalesia on the island gathered together to celebrate, perform, and most of all acknowledge the arrival of the Gospel to the Cook Islands.
Te Mato Vai work sub-standard?
Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Ring mains work not up to international standards: former TMV project engineer
Bro, grow a Mo!
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Health
Movember is about bringing men’s health issues into focus and this year we're focusing on prostate cancer.
Movember raising mo' awareness
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Health
Movember is a time to think seriously about prostate cancer – Derek Fox shares his experience.
Record number of drink driving offenders sentenced
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Crime
A record nine people have been sentenced in a single criminal court session for drink driving following multiple police checkpoints being set up over the past two months.
Taro patch crash leads to court appearance
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Crime
A woman was arrested for excess breath alcohol early Saturday morning after losing control of her motorbike and crashing into the taro patches at the Avatiu back road intersection.
Maritime operation nabs 12 vessels
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Environment
The FORUM Fisheries Agency's Pacific region annual maritime surveillance sweep of Pacific fishing waters has netted a record 12 vessels in potential breach of their fishing licences.
'Wonder Bra' wins awareness comp
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Local
Raising funds for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation and promoting awareness about breast cancer was the central message of the Knickers in a Twist bra competition.
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