National

Fuel shortage for Triad

Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Local

A number of fuel outlets are restricting the amount of fuel motorists can buy because their supplier Triad Pacific Petroleum is running low.

Local


Telecom ad period shortened again

Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Technology

The Business Trade and Investment Board has again changed its mind about how long Telecom New Zealand must advertise its shareholding in Telecom Cook Islands.

Technology


Election: Arborist wants to cut spending

Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Politics

If elected, Akaoa Democratic Party candidate and trained arborist Nooroa Baker says he’ll set his sights on hacking away at what he describes as excessive government spending.

Politics


Mangaia man found not guilty

Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Crime

Mangaia man Umuumu Peraua has been found not guilty on the third day of his trial of threatening to kill 54-year-old Pirimetua Uakino with a firearm.

Crime

Suwarrow rangers get biosecurity training

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Environment

Two new rangers have been picked to protect Suwarrow Atoll but the husband and wife team have plenty to learn before they head north next week.

Environment


Name suppression for elderly man

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Crime

The High Court on May 15 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short, who made the following judgements:

Crime

Panels needed for solar project

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Environment

Construction of a new solar energy system beside Rarotonga Airport has slowed while contractors wait for nearly 4000 solar panels to be shipped over from New Zealand.

Environment


Pukapuka workers back in Raro

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Four workers from Infrastructure Cook Islands have been welcomed home after completing repairs to Pukapuka Airport.

Outer Islands


Bikers pay respect to fallen soldiers

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Local

Clad in leather vests and sporting their signature skull and sword logo, a collective of motorcycle enthusiasts called the New Zealand Patriots gathered in Rarotonga on Monday evening to pay their respects to fallen soldiers.

Local


No favourites for new telco shareholder

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Technology

Telecommunications Minister Mark Brown says he has no preference for who becomes the new majority shareholder of Telecom Cook Islands.

Technology


Students sought for marine course

Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Education

The Ministry of Transport is once again offering their Boatmaster Certificate Course.

Education


Islanders apply for minerals training

Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Local

Two young Cook Islanders are being backed by the Seabed Minerals Authority to take up an ‘at-sea’ training opportunity on a research vessel next year.

Local


Identifying land for TMV continues

Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Local

Identification of land required for the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure projects is an ongoing process for officials, said a member of the project’s Steering Group.

Local


Brown launches re-election campaign

Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Politics

Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments in the lead-up to viting day on July 9.

Politics

Regulations on way for deep sea mining

Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Local

Changes are set to be made to the Environment Act in preparation for any future seabed minerals exploration in the Cook Islands.

Local

Drink-drive cases concern police

Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Crime

Police have issued a strong warning to motorists after four people were arrested for allegedly drinking and driving over the weekend.

Crime


Election: 'David vs Goliath' battle in Atiu

Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Politics

One of the most-watched contests in this election will be going down in Atiu, where Rose Toki Brown is preparing for a David versus Goliath-style battle against Norman George.

Politics


$500 for Pearl Authority logo

Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Local

A competition is being launched by the Pearl Authority to find a fresh new logo which tells the story of Cook Islands pearls.

Local


PM's office denies pearl fund allegations

Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Politics

The Office of Prime Minister Henry Puna denies knowledge of an alleged grant funding request by the nation’s leader to support the growth of his pearl farm in Manihiki.

Politics


Puna returns from Manihiki pearl forum

Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Politics

Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments in the lead-up to voting day on July 9.

Politics


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