National

No tsunami expected in the Cooks

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Environment

No tsunami is expected in Cook Islands waters following an 8.2 earthquake in northern Chile yesterday.

Environment


TMV construction to start this month

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local

Construction on the $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project is scheduled to begin this month.

Local


Govt pursuing shark fin matter: Puna

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local

The Government is seeking to have fines placed on a Chinese-flagged fishing vessel that was recently discovered to be in possession of shark fins.

Local


VAT increase could be deemed invalid

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Politics

Parliament is waiting on advice from Crown Law on how to deal with an error that is believed to have occurred during the passing of the Government’s Value Added Tax increase on Monday.

Politics


SPREP gets new executive officer

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local

Cook Islands woman Audrey Brown-Pereira has been appointed Executive Officer at the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).

Local


Students to leave Pukapuka at last

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Education

Five students from Pukapuka are getting ready to leave the island on a five-day journey south to finally start their schooling at Tereora College.

Education


Regional officials here for education meet

Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Education

Government ministers and officials from across the Pacific are in the Cook Islands for a regional meeting on education.

Education


Mother of two graduates in Manihiki

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Education

A mother of two girls celebrated with her families the award of a certificate in Early Childhood Education (CECE) from USP.

Education


'Exhilarating' ambassador assembly

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Education

The experience was exhilarating! Sitting in front of an anxious crowd, waiting in anticipation to see how we would do.

Education


Change at top for St Joseph's PTA

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Education

St Joseph School PTA chairman Carl Glassie has stepped down after four years in the role and been replaced at the AGM by William Taripo as chair.

Education


Beer sworn in to Parliament

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Politics

James Beer was officially sworn in as Member of Parliament for the constituency of Murienua during yesterday’s opening session of Parliament.

Politics


Telecom CI shares sold for $23 million

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Technology

Telecom New Zealand has entered into an agreement to sell its 60 per cent stake in Telecom Cook Islands to Digicel for about $23 million.

Technology


VAT increase sees Demos walk out

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Economy

Legislation to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from 12.5 to 15 per cent was passed yesterday during a raucous opening day of Parliament that saw the Opposition walk out in protest.

Economy


Client didn't know cigarettes were stolen: Lawyer

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Crime

The High Court on March 27 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short, who made the following judgements.

Crime


Researcher rejoices at whale ruling

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Environment

Whale researcher Nan Hauser was overcome with emotion yesterday at the news of a court decision to halt Japanese whaling in Antarctic waters.

Environment


Disabled ship awaits engine repairs

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Local

A local shipping boat rescued by a Chinese fishing vessel during the weekend is currently berthed in Penrhyn unloading cargo and awaiting repairs.

Local


No dengue cases confirmed

Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Health

Despite claims by some members of the public that they have been bed-ridden by dengue fever, the Ministry of Health says no cases have been confirmed.

Health


Skype connects students to science talk

Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Education

Cook Islands students were recently able to take part in an international talkfest organised as part of Auckland University’s LENScience Connect programme.

Education


Top academic prize awarded to Sieni

Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Education

Each year New Zealand tertiary institutes nominate their highest academic performer completing study through the Zealand Pacific Scholarship scheme.

Education


'Fix my furniture' at trades school

Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Education

Improve your home DIY skills and be your own handy man or woman through the ‘Fix my furniture’ community education programme at the Faculty of Trades and Training in Arorangi.

Education


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