National

Milestone meeting of 'NZ-Realm' country leaders

Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Economy

Leaders of ‘NZ-Realm’ countries including Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna discussed the difficulties of their countries being heard in their own right around the table at international meetings.

Economy

High numbers of road accidents a concern for local police officers

Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Crime

Police will be stepping up their traffic control procedures after attending to five motor vehicle accidents in two days.

Crime

Tuna Talks

Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Environment

Anika Hunter had something fun to smile about when she hooked up this travelling tuna artwork while in Apia.

Environment


It's in our DNA to conserve the ocean: Puna

Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Environment

Prime Minister Henry Puna has urged Pacific island states to look to their culture to find the motivation to preserve and conserve their ocean resources.

Environment

Fun loom bands to raise funds

Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Local

Members of the Titikaveka Girl Guides have been having loads of fun with the latest craze of creating loom bands.

Local


Make way for the Thunder Club

Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Local

Two of Rarotonga’s distinguished gentlemen are looking forward to feeling the wind in their hair when they hit the road on their new toys.

Local


No monopoly agenda, says fuel firm

Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Local

A foreign-based fuel firm says its efforts to enter a new sector of the energy market is not part of a broader agenda to monopolise the industry in the Cook Islands.

Local


Akura fishing charters set for expansion

Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Local

Local recreational fishing company Akura Charters is expanding its offering of fishing-related activities, thanks to the acquisition of two new boats.

Local


Computing class targets tech newbies

Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Education

A continuing education class hopes to bridge the technology gap for those new to the world of computing.

Education


Police officer awarded for excellence

Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Local

Passion and dedication in serving the community has earned a local police officer the Council of Women in Policing’s award for excellence in policing in the Asia Pacific Region.

Local


Election: Petitions begin Monday

Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Politics

Finalisation of the next government of the Cook Islands is imminent, with the beginning of the High Court’s petition hearings next week.

Politics


Oil spill training in Samoa

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Local

A three-day training programme in the management of oil spills has culminated in the deployment of a containment boom around the Pacific Jewel cruise ship.

Local


Crash runaway fined, loses licence

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Crime

Fleeing the scene of a crash has left a Nikao man without a licence.

Crime


New site to help customers manage data use

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Technology

Telecom Cook Islands is launching a new addition to its website to help customers manage their high-speed internet data usage.

Technology

Nandi Glassie allegedly involved in crash

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Crime

Police are investigating a crash involving a “high profile person” identified by an eyewitness as being Atiu MP and Cabinet Minister Nandi Glassie.

Crime


Lemon thief gets community service

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Crime

An Arorangi man who stole lemons from a private property in Akaoa will spend three months doing community service after pleading guilty.

Crime


Politics behind suspensions in Atiu?

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Politics

Democratic Party Leader Wilkie Rasmussen is alleging three public servants in Atiu have been suspended to intimidate them into not participating in next week’s petition hearings.

Politics


Asbestos removed from airport building

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Health

Contractors clad in protective overalls, gloves and face masks have been removing asbestos roofing from an Airport Authority building this week.

Health


Vaka to sail on awareness voyage

Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Culture

The Cook Islands Voyaging Society has announced vaka Marumaru Atua will be participating in a voyage to Australia to raise awareness of regional issues at an upcoming conference.

Culture


Cooks coin highlights natural beauty

Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Economy

A new coin minted under the auspices of the Cook Islands highlights one of the most beautiful regions in the world.

Economy


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