National
Queen's search for young leaders
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Local
Inspirational young leaders throughout the Commonwealth, including the Cook Islands, are being offered a life-changing opportunity by Her Majesty The Queen.
Mental health: Don't suffer in silence
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Health
Mental health problems continue to go untreated in the Cook Islands because people are afraid to come forward for help, says an expert in the field.
European markets showing growth
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Economy
Updates on European tourism markets were the focus of a stakeholders meeting held earlier this week.
Warning about emergency pill
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Health
Health professionals are being warned that the emergency contraception pill may not work for women who are overweight.
Strap your kids in, says Road Safety Council
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Health
It may not be illegal but driving with an unrestrained child in the vehicle is highly dangerous, says the Road Safety Council.
Puna to attend office opening in Auckland
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Politics
Caretaker Prime Minister Henry Puna has been invited by non-governmental organisation Conservation International to attend the opening of their New Zealand office.
Yacht runs aground on reef
Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Local
A sailing yacht has run aground on the reef on Suwarrow, prompting local officials to deal with removing the vessel from the pristine island.
Election: Petition likely in Mitiaro
Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Politics
Mitiaro’s next Member of Parliament could be decided by the High Court, as it appears the island’s election results will be the subject of two petitions.
Certified purse seiners needed - TIS
Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Environment
If the Cook Islands is to allow purse seine fleets to fish our waters, it should accept only those certified as sustainably-managed fisheries, says Te Ipukarea Society.
Tourism function for award winners
Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Local
Wet and windy conditions failed to dampen the mood at a cocktail function for winners and sponsors involved in last year’s Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards.
Cooks score medals in NZ comp
Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Local
Students from the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute did the country proud when they earned a trio of medals at the 2014 team cooking competition at the New Zealand Culinary Fare in Auckland.
Water consultations on Aitutaki
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
The provision of clean and reliable drinking water for visitors and the residents of Aitutaki is a step closer after a consultation round with people on the island.
Dogs maul goats to death
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Local
A Tupapa resident is fuming after his goats were mauled and killed by a group of dogs roaming in the area on Saturday morning.
Anger over non-disclosure of fishing fine
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Local
After being left in the dark, the public is voicing anger over the government’s decision to keep quiet on details of a settlement with a foreign fishing company over illegal fishing.
Fined $500 for refusing breath test
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on August 14 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short, who made the following judgements:
Toddler falls out of moving truck
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Local
An unrestrained toddler opened the door of a travelling vehicle and fell onto the road last Friday, prompting a warning to the public from police.
Local theatre struggles with piracy
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Local
The scourge of video piracy has prompted the managers of Rarotonga’s Empire Theatre to seek the support of a US diplomat.
Seniors expand climate change knowledge
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Environment
They may be grey-haired grandparents, but in the Cook Islands, seniors are proving key to unlocking traditional knowledge that is being used to inform climate change research while they learn up-to-date internet skills.
Setting new global education targets
Monday 18 August 2014 | Published in Education
More than 40 countries, including the Cook Islands, have met to look at the achievement of education systems in the Asia Pacific region and consider a new set of education goals.
Tuna overfished, action needed, says FFA
Monday 18 August 2014 | Published in Environment
A regional fisheries agency representing 17 Pacific nations has added itself to a growing chorus that is highlighting the distressed levels of bigeye tuna stocks.
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