National

Library lunchtime lectures to lift off

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Local

Lunchtime lectures in downtown Avarua are being organised as part of the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society’s golden anniversary celebrations in 2014.

Local


Health inspectors visit workplaces

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Health

Labour and Employment Relations Inspectors in the Ministry of Internal Affairs have begun courtesy visits to workplaces on Rarotonga to gauge levels of health, safety and welfare.

Health


Are Pa Metua gets a repaint

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Local

In 1998, the Rotary Club of Rarotonga saw a need for a place for senior citizens to meet and socialise.

Local


George not part of Bishop movement

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in National

Atiu Member of Parliament Norman George took time yesterday to distance himself from a new political “movement” set up by two former members of the Cook Islands Party.

National


Election 2014 at a glance

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Politics

With last week’s snap election call, political parties, hopefuls and observers have kicked into high gear in the lead-up to the July 9 vote. Here are some of the latest details:

Politics

Fight outside Rehab Bar

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in National

Police are trying to identify the people involved in a fight outside Rehab Nightclub and Bar in the early hours of Sunday morning.

National


McCully checks solar energy projects

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Environment

New Zealand and European Union leaders are flying in to the Cook Islands later this week to check out the progress being made on renewable energy projects.

Environment


MPs suspended, not sacked: PM

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna’s office has refuted the claim by rogue MP Teina Bishop, who said he’s been thrown out of the Cook Islands Party along with Tupapa MP George Maggie.

Politics


Students speak up on environment

Wednesday 23 April 2014 | Published in Environment

Cook Islands biodiversity was a talking point at the Avarua School biodiversity speech which saw National Environment Service staff take up roles on the judging panel.

Environment


Avarua teacher marks 50 years

Tuesday 22 April 2014 | Published in Education

Avarua School teacher Jane Kora is happiest being surrounded by children, and last week she was honoured for 50 years of teaching Cook Islands children.

Education


Skate park plans for market land

Tuesday 22 April 2014 | Published in Local

BMX, scooter and bike-riding kids will soon have a new spot to hang out and practise their tricks if local businessman Brett Porter gets his way.

Local


Cabinet welcomes new face

Tuesday 22 April 2014 | Published in Politics

Cabinet starts off the week with a fresh face after the swearing in of Aitutaki Member of Parliament Mona Ioane last week.

Politics


Bishop, Maggie turfed from CIP

Tuesday 22 April 2014 | Published in Politics

Members of Parliament Teina Bishop and George Maggie were thrown out of the Cook Islands Party late last week, prompting the rogue politicians to start their own political “movement”.

Politics

We will remember them

Saturday 19 April 2014 | Published in National

Athletics Cook Islands President Ina Marsters and Koutu Nui president Turi Mataiapo Maria Henderson did their part for Poppy Day by manning a stall outside Westpac.

National


$240,000 lost with licence change

Saturday 19 April 2014 | Published in Economy

Changes to the driving licence rules for visitors could cost the Government around $240,000 a year in lost revenue, says Financial Secretary Richard Neves.

Economy


CITI raises teaching issues

Saturday 19 April 2014 | Published in Education

Cook Islands Teachers Institute (CITI) executives met with the Secretary of Education Sharyn Paio to address matters of concern to teachers.

Education


Guilty pleas to three assaults

Saturday 19 April 2014 | Published in Crime

A young man has pleaded guilty to three charges of assault on a female and will be sentenced on May 1.

Crime

Assault on constable accused under ban

Saturday 19 April 2014 | Published in Crime

The man arrested over the weekend for assaulting a constable has appeared in the High Court.

Crime


$18m WATSAN project to begin

Saturday 19 April 2014 | Published in Local

A large-scale sanitation programme is being launched in Rarotonga and Aitutaki over the coming months to reduce the amount of pollution flowing into our lagoons.

Local

CINews online, daily

Saturday 19 April 2014 | Published in Local

Regular visitors to the Cook Islands News website will have noticed significant changes this week with the launch of our new online daily website.

Local


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