National

12 arrests, 4 crashes at the weekend

Tuesday 7 October 2014 | Published in Crime

Police arrested 12 people at the weekend – nine for driving with excess breath alcohol, two for contempt of court and one for threatening with a weapon.

Crime


OCI, Demos shrug off CIP allegations

Tuesday 7 October 2014 | Published in Politics

Possible coalition partners, One Cook Islands and the Democratic Party, have shrugged off Prime Minister Henry Puna’s allegations that they are destabilising the Cook Islands Party-led government.

Politics

Te kura OIA e to'ou tika'anga

Monday 6 October 2014 | Published in Politics

E ture ta tatou ko te Kura OIA Kavamani 2008 koia te Official Information Act 2008.

Politics

OIA – a change in culture from secrecy to openness

Monday 6 October 2014 | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands Law Society through a number of planned articles will share information and explanations on laws that impact on people in their everyday lives.

Politics


Aere ra e te to'ora, ka kite aka'ou

Monday 6 October 2014 | Published in Environment

The Whales came, we have loved seeing them, and they have conquered our hearts ...”

Environment


Mitiaro itiki under a raui

Monday 6 October 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Mitiaro’s well-known fresh water eels the ‘Itiki’ is now back in the hands of the Ui Ariki and the Aronga Mana of the island.

Outer Islands


CIP remains solid despite rumours

Monday 6 October 2014 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna has quashed rumours of an internal split within his government saying in a statement yesterday that the Cook Islands Party remains solid and confident.

Politics


Seized money to be returned: Puna

Monday 6 October 2014 | Published in Politics

A law change to return the seized money from the bank accounts of pensioners will be tabled and dealt with on Wednesday when Parliament resumes under the leadership of Prime Minister Henry Puna says a statement from his office.

Politics


CIP united ahead of Parliament sitting

Saturday 4 October 2014 | Published in Politics

The 12 elected Members of Parliament representing the Cook Islands Party will be going into next Wednesday’s scheduled sitting of the House as a united force, says the Party’s President.

Politics


9 drivers disqualified after concert night arrests

Saturday 4 October 2014 | Published in Crime

Fourteen people have been disqualified from driving by the courts, including nine caught drink driving on the night of New Zealand musician Stan Walker’s concert last weekend.

Crime


CINSF to hold general meeting

Saturday 4 October 2014 | Published in Local

The COOK ISLANDS National Superannuation Fund is holding a General Meeting for CINSF Members on the 28th of October 2014 at the Sinai Hall in Avarua at 4:30pm.

Local

Revetment angers residents

Saturday 4 October 2014 | Published in Environment

Residents are expressing their outrage after construction of a controversial rock revetment in Vaimaanga this week.

Environment


Tourism growth needs investment: Crocombe

Saturday 4 October 2014 | Published in Local

“Tourism has the potential to deliver on the aspirations of the Cook Islands people if handled correctly.”

Local


'Bloody' moon coming soon

Saturday 4 October 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Czech astronomer, photographer and journalist, Petr Horálek fell in love with the Cook Islands in 2010 when he visited Rarotonga for the first time. He recently returned, and has written about his experience viewing the marvels of the universe – from paradise. Horálek specializes in rare sky phenomena and night sky photography, and in July […]

Outer Islands


Long table dinner will dazzle

Saturday 4 October 2014 | Published in Local

A NUMBER of countries around the world produce black pearls, but an upcoming, one-of-a-kind event will definitely be setting the Cook Islands apart from the rest.

Local


Fun, food galore at school gala

Saturday 4 October 2014 | Published in Local

IT SEEMED like the entire island turned out to make the most of the food, fun and wicked prizes at the Apii Te Uki Ou Gala yesterday afternoon.

Local


Creative Centre boss is employer of the month

Friday 3 October 2014 | Published in Local

Creative Centre principal Rodger Harkness has taken out the top prize in the Cook Islands Jobs.com September ‘employer of the month’ competition.

Local


Budget bill nowhere in sight

Friday 3 October 2014 | Published in Politics

Preparing and tabling a budget is expected to be the first order of business for an upcoming sitting of Parliament, but it appears the Government has other plans in the works.

Politics


Crocombe selling local business interests

Friday 3 October 2014 | Published in Economy

Businessman Tata Crocombe has announced he is selling all of his business interests in the Cook Islands.

Economy


Cook Islands baseline data on labour force, youth has started

Friday 3 October 2014 | Published in Economy

In September 2014, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, with support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Cook Islands Statistics Office, commenced work on improving the Cook Islands baseline data relating to the labour force and youth.

Economy


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