National
Waiting continues for Telecom bidders
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Technology
Three parties vying for a majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands are still waiting for a decision to be made by the seller.
New home for living Manihiki oysters
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Local
Hundreds of Cook Islands black pearls are sold every year but very few people ever get the chance to lay eyes on the actual oysters which grow them.
Strong offering for art auction
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Culture
Another strong offering of art pieces will feature in the second BCA Gallery catalogue auction set down for August 18.
Thai and UN meetings coincide
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Local
An official at a recent United Nations regional gathering in Thailand described the occasion as opportunity for the Cook Islands to increase its visibility and establish stronger relations with other countries.
Cooks congregations pray for Iraq
Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Local
Recent events in Northern Iraq relating to the persecution of Christian communities, who are fleeing their village because of violence that is wreaking havoc on the entire region, has reached the Catholic Church throughout the world.
Boys Brigade battles invasive plant
Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Environment
Arorangi Boys Brigade has launched a campaign to prevent and manage the rapidly-growing threat from the invasive plant Tiaea.
Junior recyclers to take message home
Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Environment
Parents of students from Imanuela Akatemia should begin bracing themselves for a strong recycling message to enter their homes.
Kwai crew salvages dismasted yacht
Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Local
Crew members from the shipping vessel Kwai – currently in Avatui port – are responsible for salvaging a yacht abandoned by a Swedish couple, which had to be rescued after their boat dismasted.
Youth Day focuses on mental health
Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Health
A number of activities are being run today to commemorate the United Nations’ International Youth Day, which is turning the spotlight on mental health this year.
Workshop for Ministry's outer islands staff
Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Local
Eight Internal Affairs officers from the outer islands have made the journey to Rarotonga for a week of training at Pukapuka Hostel.
BBC filming starts next month
Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Local
Cast and crew members of an exciting new drama series set in the Cook Islands will start arriving in Rarotonga next month for a six-week shoot.
New generator arrives on Palmerston
Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Crisis was averted at the weekend when an emergency replacement power generator arrived on Palmerston - just in the nick of time.
Election: Bills and petitions stack up
Tuesday 12 August 2014 | Published in Politics
More than a quarter of a million dollars is likely to have been spent on determining the next government of the Cook Islands.
Ministers' call to action on fisheries
Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Local
Fisheries ministers are calling Pacific Island nations to take political leadership and urgent action to implement stronger coastal fisheries management regimes at a national level.
No reports of mozzie problems
Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
The Ministry of Health says its officers in Aitutaki have not reported any recent problems with mosquitoes, but will be looking into the matter.
Steps in place to keep Ebola out
Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health says it is working closely with agencies to protect our national borders from an Ebola epidemic devastating parts of West Africa.
Election: Two petitions pulled
Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party has fronted up with security costs for three of eight possible petitions it has indicated it intends to pursue in the High Court.
Stray cat finds a home
Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Local
Kitty was a rough sort of character: Slight squint, coarse manner and severe glare sensitivity which made him blink absurdly whenever the sun came out.
MMR urged to consider international image
Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands’ bigeye tuna catch may be a fraction of the regional take but that shouldn’t exempt us from making cuts, says Te Ipukarea Society.
Govt preparing 'holding' budget
Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party government hopes it will be able to table a budget in an upcoming session of Parliament scheduled for early October.
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