National
Coasts bear brunt of 'lazy littering'
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Environment
Roadsides, stream banks and coastlines are baring the brunt of Rarotonga’s rubbish.
Parliament resumes today
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be leading his razor thin Cook Islands Party-led majority Government into Parliament today when the House resumes sitting.
Important Super Fund meeting today
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Workers Association president Anthony Turua is urging all members of the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (NSF) to attend its general meeting this week.
Pension wait to be 'relaxed'
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Politics
The waiting period for Cook Island pensioners re-applying for the Cook Islands Old Age Pension will be relaxed under proposed amendments.
Sheraton re-development progressing
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Local
Thel latest incarnation of plans to re-develop the overgrown site of the failed Sheraton hotel project in Vaimaanga are moving along through government bureaucracy.
Record levels for education budget: Government
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Next week's budget will feature over $14 million in actual spending on education, says the Government, which it describes as “the highest amount ever allocated” for the sector.
Permits needed for seafood from Aitutaki
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources has issued a reminder to passengers travelling from Aitutaki over the festive season to respect the island’s by-laws for taking paua (clam) and other protected species to Rarotonga.
Probation term doesn't reflect gravity of assault: prosecution
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Crime
A YOUNG local chef charged with assault on a female has managed to dodge prison and been sentenced to 12 months probation.
CIFWA targets youth involvement
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Local
Events with more youth involvement is a goal the Cook Islands Family Welfare (CIFWA) is working on with financial support – events for youth are shaping up.
Dancer creates Pacific, street fusion show
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Culture
AN AWARD-WINNING choreographer and dancer, whose work is a fusion of Pacific and street dance is creating new works to perform at next year’s Auckland Fringe Festival.
'Something rather epic happened in Parliament'
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Politics
Cook Islander Thomas Tarurongo Wynne moved home in 2011 to take on his role as Tereora College’s guidance counsellor.
Students prepare for maths comp
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Education
Students across the Cook Islands are preparing for the National School’s Math competition on Wednesday October 29 at the National Auditorium that will start at 5pm.
Marine learning kits coming to the classroom
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Education
Efforts to educate children about the ocean were given a big boost yesterday with the handing over of a number of learning kits to schoolteachers and principles.
Creative residency set to celebrate local musicians
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Local
Motone Productions Creative Artists Residency for multi-disciplinary artists in the Cook Islands will commence at the start of November.
Victim 'crashed quiet drinking session'
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Crime
Two men making a first appearance for assault charges have been sentenced, with defence lawyer for one describing the assault arose from the victim “crashing” his client’s quiet drinking session.
Tropical Christmas theme close to home
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Local
PARENTS, to avoid the pre- Christmas mayhem now will be a great time to get your costumes prepared for Rotaract’s annual Christmas in the Market event.
Avarua kids prepare umu, share skills
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Education
Last term, grade five students of Avarua primary school had the task of creating a procedural manual on umu food preparation.
Relax, rejuvenate right here in Raro
Friday 24 October 2014 | Published in Health
Next week, Yogi Maya (Maya Carroll) and Muri Beach Club Hotel & Spa will host a rejuvenating Yoga Retreat on the serene shores of the Muri Lagoon.
EBA accused denied hospital treatment: lawyer
Friday 24 October 2014 | Published in Crime
Alleged forced consent by Rarotonga Hospital staff for blood-alcohol analyses from intoxicated crash victims was raised in defence after a man appeared for sentencing for excess blood alcohol.
Water safety prevention, education on the agenda
Friday 24 October 2014 | Published in Local
Lives have been saved in the last year because of the active support of the Cook Islands Water Safety and Surf Life Saving Council who have been in operation for a year now.
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