National
New fire fighters make their mark
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Local
The timing couldn’t have been better for the formation of Rarotonga’s newest volunteer fire fighting brigade.
Health ministry wants water treatment
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Health
Chemical disinfection continues to be a preferred method for supplying potable water to households, despite a Government decision not to include it as part of an upgrade of Rarotonga’s water supply infrastructure.
Deep sea minerals workshop today
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local
A deep sea minerals workshop focusing on the financial aspects of mining is kicking off today at the Rarotongan Beach Resort.
New Zealand ex-cop may be deported
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Crime
A New Zealand ex-cop who has remained in the Cook Islands after serving jail time for drug offences may be deported.
Vaima fire investigated, Tupapa fire 'suspicious'
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local
Detailed investigation of last week’s fire which destroyed popular restaurant Vaima began yesterday, with the participation of investigators from a New Zealand-based insurance company.
Bishop helps find Telecom investors
Tuesday 13 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.
New head for Price Tribunal
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local
Tatiana Burn has been appointed as President of the Price Tribunal by Internal Affairs Minister Nandi Glassie.
Fishers urged to respect FAD rules
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources is urging fishers to be responsible in their use of Rarotonga FADs (fish aggregating devices) after two were found damaged last week.
BTIB audit report nears completion
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local
The Audit Office has completed the field work in its investigation into the Business Trade Investment Board.
International Nurses Week celebrated
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Nurses Association will join in the commemoration of international nurses week this week to celebrate nurses and their achievements.
Call for safe driving at TMV sites
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Local
A letter published in the Cook Islands News about an alleged case of dangerous driving has angered the Secretary of Infrastructure.
War survivor visits Cook Islands
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Local
Temperatures of minus 30 to 50 degrees are hard to imagine for anyone living in the balmy Rarotonga climate, but 89-year-old Ken Briggs can never forget experiencing them as a seaman on board a British destroyer escorting Artic convoys.
Defendant could be granted diversion
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on May 8 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tauei Solomon, who made the following judgements:
Colagate on hold
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Local
The long-awaited start to the Colagate inquiry has been delayed as a result of last month’s snap election call.
TMV work going slowly but surely
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Local
Drivers using the back road from Avatiu towards and past the airport will have noticed slow but steady progress of workers laying the ring main for the Te Mato Vai project.
Mixed report card for Telecom
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Technology
A new report has found Telecom Cook Islands’ prices are among the highest in the region for low-level mobile use but the cheapest for texting and data use.
Mangaia seat guaranteed - Rasmussen
Monday 12 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.
Telecom senior staff bid for company
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands senior management has joined a consortium led by local Cook Islands investors to submit a formal expression of interest for the 60 per cent Telecom NZ shareholding in Telecom Cook Islands.
Politicians promote right to abortions?
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Politics
An American Catholic lobby group has noted that the Cook Islands Government has been promoting the right to abortions in a UN protocol being spearheaded by Minister Nandi Glassie on behalf of the Pacific Group of countries.
Framhein makes his move on Telecom
Saturday 10 May 2014 | Published in Technology
Local businessman William Framhein has joined forces with an overseas telecommunications company and made an 11th-hour offer to buy the Telecom Cook Islands shares.
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