National
Ship shortens visit to avoid tax
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Economy
A cruise ship has shortened its two-day trip to Rarotonga after finding out its that passengers and crew members would each have to pay a $65 departure tax.
Law change for visiting drivers
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Local
Visitors to the Cook Islands will soon be allowed to drive in the country for up to six months using their overseas licence.
Due date looming for SIF
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Local
Time is running out for those wanting a share of a $260,000 civil services fund – but so far no applications have been submitted.
Workshop identifies copyright flaws
Tuesday 8 April 2014 | Published in Local
A three day workshop held in Auckland recently for policy and decision makers on copyright, creativity and development has highlighted the fact that protective laws in the Pacific, including the Cook Islands, are well out of date.
Landowners concerned about Digicel
Tuesday 8 April 2014 | Published in Technology
Owners of the land currently occupied by Telecom Cook Islands have expressed concerns over the sale of TCI shares to Digicel.
From circus to the high seas
Tuesday 8 April 2014 | Published in Local
Seeing a sight like the Picton Castle docked in our harbour would make any adventurous soul want to climb aboard and sail, and nothing was truer for the tall ship’s newly appointed cook Lily Donovan.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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