National

Bank changes reflect global practice

Tuesday 8 April 2014 | Published in National

ANZ customers can no longer give another person permission to walk into the bank and withdraw money on their behalf.

National


Joint effort for dog issue

Tuesday 8 April 2014 | Published in Local

Public awareness about dog care is the focus of an upcoming campaign that hopes to tackle the problem of roaming dogs on Rarotonga.

Local


Stolen cigarettes found in taro

Monday 7 April 2014 | Published in Crime

The High Court on April 3 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata, who made the following judgements:

Crime

Low-incident weekend for police

Monday 7 April 2014 | Published in Crime

Cook Islands Police are praising the community, especially those that ventured out to enjoy two nights of music and dance, for good behaviour that resulted in a low-incident weekend.

Crime


Duchess to wear TAV in NZ?

Monday 7 April 2014 | Published in Local

Big-name Kiwi labels, including Karen Walker, Trelise Cooper and Zambesi, would not say this week if they have supplied the Duchess of Cambridge with any creations but it is expected the royal visitors will appear in New Zealand-designed outfits.

Local


CINews goes up in price

Monday 7 April 2014 | Published in Local

Casual copies of the Cook Islands News will cost $2.10 from today – the first increase in cover price since September 2008.

Local


Minister Brown visits Seoul

Monday 7 April 2014 | Published in Politics

After a week of intense activity in Parliament, most members of Cabinet will be resuming their routine schedules.

Politics

Have your say in first Pacific Export Survey

Monday 7 April 2014 | Published in Economy

Pacific Islands Trade & Invest (PT&I), in collaboration with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, is conducting the first ever Pacific Export Survey.

Economy


MMR moves forward with tuna fishery

Monday 7 April 2014 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is moving forward in its attempts to establish a bigeye tuna fishery in the Cook Islands.

Local


Westpac sizzles for water safety

Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Local

There were plenty of mouths watering in Avarua yesterday when a team from Westpac ran a street-side sausage sizzle in aid of water safety education.

Local


Te Mati Vai petition arrives at Parliament

Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Politics

A petition with more 2000 signatures that hopes to put a halt to the $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure has arrived at Parliament.

Politics


Minister scoffs at idea to purchase TCI

Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Technology

Telecommunication Minister Mark Brown has dismissed an idea to use assets held in the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund to purchase Telecom New Zealand’s 60 per cent stake in Telecom Cook Islands.

Technology


Aitutaki guinea pig for weather project

Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Weather

Aitutaki has been picked for a trial project aimed at helping remote communities cope with the impacts of climate change and natural disasters.

Weather


Telecom shares advertised

Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Economy

As expected, Telecom New Zealand has officially advertised its shares in Telecom Cook Islands to locals who may be interested.

Economy


Extra TMV funds needed for landowners

Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Economy

Additional funds will need to be appropriated if Government is to compensate landowners affected by the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project.

Economy


Speech contest focuses on environment

Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Environment

National Environment Service Senior Biodiversity Officer, Elizabeth Munro was privileged to be part of the judging panel for Avarua School’s marine biodiversity speech competition yesterday morning.

Environment


'The World' - a ship with a difference

Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Local

Rarotonga was visited yesterday by a unique cruise ship called “The World”, which comprises 165 private apartments owned by residents who live onboard.

Local


Opposition questioned on depopulation

Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Politics

The Opposition was put on the defensive yesterday in Parliament after a question on depopulation was put by Health and Internal Affairs Minister Nandi Glassie.

Politics


VAT legislation gets sign off

Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Economy

Crown Law has ruled the Government passed its Value Added Tax amendment validly and is law.

Economy

TIS concerned with shark fin response

Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Environment

Local conservation group Te Ipukarea Society is concerned with Government’s response to shark fins found aboard a Chinese fishing vessel.

Environment


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