National

TCI share sale process continues

Tuesday 21 October 2014 | Published in Economy

The sale of a majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands has yet to be finalised, with the process described as “ongoing”.

Economy


No chikungunya in Cooks: MOH

Tuesday 21 October 2014 | Published in Health

The chikungunya virus outbreak currently spreading in French Polynesia has yet to make it to the shores of the Cook Islands, says a top health Official.

Health


CIP to appeal Mitiaro decision

Tuesday 21 October 2014 | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands Party has announced it has filed an appeal of a High Court’s decision concerning a petition filed for the constituency of Mitiaro.

Politics


Community service for 'lame excuse'

Monday 20 October 2014 | Published in Crime

The High Court on October 16 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi, who made the following judgements:

Crime


Skateboarder causes bike crash

Monday 20 October 2014 | Published in Crime

A Skateboarder, believed to be a visitor to the island and staying at a tourist accommodation in Arorangi, caused a motorbike crash in Vaimaanga resulting in the driver and pillion passenger needing medical attention.

Crime


Vaka depart PNG for IUCN congress

Monday 20 October 2014 | Published in Environment

Mua vaka voyagers were glad to make land in Port Villa, Vanuatu at the weekend after a rough day of sailing.

Environment


Puna congratulates Key on UN security council victory

Monday 20 October 2014 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna has formally congratulated Kiwi counterpart John Key over New Zealand’s successful bid to gain a seat on the United Nation’s security council.

Politics


Remaining trash at Turangi site to be buried

Monday 20 October 2014 | Published in Environment

The last remaining piles of garbage at the former recycling site in Turangi are expected to be buried underground, clearing the way for possible new uses of the land.

Environment


Water tank programme in final stages

Saturday 18 October 2014 | Published in Economy

The Government subsidised water tank programme is entering its closing stages with 1,479 tanks installed to date.

Economy


Family farming the way forward

Saturday 18 October 2014 | Published in Local

Local produce sold out quickly at the Punanga Nui Market yesterday for World Food Day.

Local


Solar project feeding Raro's grid

Saturday 18 October 2014 | Published in Technology

This week, Rarotonga’s largest-ever renewable energy plant went online – adding considerable momentum to the Government’s goal of having the Cook Islands 100 per cent powered by renewable energy by 2020.

Technology


First responders better prepared

Saturday 18 October 2014 | Published in Health

The first few minutes following an accident are the most crucial and can often dictate the severity of the injury and the recovery process.

Health


Candyland Spring Ball benefits pa enua

Saturday 18 October 2014 | Published in Local

Dazzling costumes, spectacular Candy Land themed decorations made for an exciting atmosphere at the Aotearoa Centre last Saturday for the Candy Land Junior Spring Ball.

Local


Ani and Croc share artistic knowledge

Saturday 18 October 2014 | Published in Culture

Internationally renowned local artists Ani O’Neill and her husband Croc are multi-talented creatives.

Culture


Demo workers victimised: Rasmussen

Saturday 18 October 2014 | Published in Politics

The toxic effects of party politics have crept up in the outer island of Penrhyn, claims Democratic Party Leader Wilkie Rasmussen.

Politics


Mystery pig parts found in stream

Friday 17 October 2014 | Published in Environment

Remains of a large white pig are causing some concern for a resident in Vaimaanga who found the carcass of the animal in a stream next to her home.

Environment


Nu money helps with school lunches

Friday 17 October 2014 | Published in Local

11-year old Viorangi Kite from Arorangi School and her 9-year old brother Benjamin Kite have made close to $200 in lunch money these school holidays from selling nu.

Local


Family farming at World Food Day

Friday 17 October 2014 | Published in Local

Family farming is the theme of today’s World Food Day to be held at the Punanga Nui Market from 10am onwards.

Local


Junior debaters take compete in NZ

Friday 17 October 2014 | Published in Education

A team of students from Rarotonga have travelled to New Zealand to test their debating skills against their Kiwi counterparts.

Education


Pine forests of Mangaia surveyed

Friday 17 October 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Mangaia’s controversial pine forests could possibly be a “positive” for the island, said a visiting scientist with a global conservation association.

Outer Islands


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