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.

Economy


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.

Local


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.

Local


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and development has highlighted the fact that protective laws in the Pacific, including the Cook Islands, are well out of date.

Local


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.

Technology


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.

Local


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


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