National
Trip north paves the way for solar project
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Environment
A reconnaissance trip to the northern group has given contractors the chance to meet the very people who will benefit from a new solar energy project.
Pearl farmers still being assessed for aid
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Materials and equipment purchased to help pearl farmers in Manihiki are still being held back while each farmer is assessed for eligibility.
Beddoes picked to lead Super Fund
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Economy
Telecom’s Damien Beddoes has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund.
Tobacco tax rise makes an impact
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Health
As the excise on tobacco products is about to be increased again, the biggest retailer in the country says the Ministry of Health’s anti-smoking strategy is working.
Election: Have your say online
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Got thoughts about who should be the next Government or Prime Minister? Why not take part in our quick online political poll?
Facebook 'petition' for spider anti-venom
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Health
An online ‘petition’ has been launched to pressure the Ministry of Health into importing black widow spider anti-venom.
Demos aim to stop Toa payments
Thursday 12 June 2014 | Published in Politics
A victorious Democratic Party government would use legislation to halt profit guarantee payments to Toa Petroleum, says Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Telecom offer period closes
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom New Zealand says “several” parties have formally expressed interest in buying its 60 per cent share of Telecom Cook Islands.
Palmerston first to go to the polls
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Outer island residents in Palmerston went to the polls yesterday to cast their votes in advance of next month’s general elections.
Doctors told to look out for leprosy
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health says it is concerned about a resurgence in the number of cases of leprosy throughout the Pacific region.
Election: Demo policies released
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Major policy moves along with a broad overhaul and review of multiple government functions form the backbone of the Democratic Party’s 2014 policy document.
BTIB report to be public - eventually
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Local
An Audit Office report on its investigation into the Business Trade Investment Board will be made public, but not until the report has been tabled in Parliament.
Editorial: Telecom data management a battle
Wednesday 11 June 2014 | Published in Technology
Having incurred more than $200 in excess data charges on my first full month with Telecom Cook Islands, I took the company’s advice and installed a data tracker on my iPhone 4S and monitored it several times a day.
New market gallery to be launched
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Culture
An exciting new venture for Nga Bates, who is better known for her keen interest in body building and all things physical, is the opening of a gallery in the Punanga Nui Market with exclusive rights to sell Valerie Beale prints in the Cook Islands.
UK students discover the Cook Islands
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Local
A group of students from Northbrook College in Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom have chosen “The Cook Islands” over every other travel destination in the world for the focus of their studies.
Young offender told not to lose opportunity
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on June 5 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning who made the following judgements:
Elephantiasis tests in northern group
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Health
A group of health officers has headed to Penrhyn to commence testing in the Northern Group for filariasis, more commonly known as elephantiasis.
Te Mato Vai work starts on main road
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Local
Te Mato Vai construction has hit the main road in Rarotonga.
Seven plead guilty to drink driving
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Seven people including four visitors face hefty fines after being caught drink driving.
No decision on black widow anti-venom
Tuesday 10 June 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is considering whether to import black widow anti-venom to be used in the rare event of a spider bite.
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