National
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.
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.
Graduate researches seabed minerals
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Economy
There were no “eureka” moments for graduate James Davies, who has spent weeks in Rarotonga 'mining' seabed mineral data – but he did find mineral price sensitivity is more important to overall profitability of seabed mining than first thought.
Client frustrated at lawyer's absence
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Crime
Young offender Beniamina Patia has raised an issue with the court, saying he has been kept in remand for three months now.
Calm seas for Tai Marino launch
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Local
Koka Lagoon Cruises proudly launched its new glass bottom boat, the Tai Marino, this week.
Energy efficiency in the spotlight
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands workplaces should end up becoming more energy efficient as a result of a training course being run in Rarotonga this week.
Telecom shares to be advertised locally
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Technology
Any locals willing and able to pay $23 million for the lion’s share of Telecom Cook Islands will soon get their chance to make an offer.
Govt holds tight to Telecom shares
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government will not be selling any of its stake in Telecom Cook Islands to global player Digicel, says Mark Brown.
New diversion policy begun by police
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Crime
Certain cases before the courts will now have a chance to be resolved through alternative means, after a new initiative by police was revealed in court.
Delays add up for Pukapuka airport
Thursday 3 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Frustrating delays to the Pukapuka runway project mean financial costs are mounting up and work is unlikely to be finished before the end of April.
Cook Islands News to go up in price
Thursday 3 April 2014 | Published in Local
Casual copies of the Cook Islands News will cost $2.10 from Monday – the first increase in cover price since September 2008.
Digicel dominates parliament session
Thursday 3 April 2014 | Published in Politics
The Government was put on the defensive yesterday over the recently negotiated conditional sale of Telecom New Zealand’s 60 per cent stake in Telecom Cook Islands to global telco player Digicel.
Grey Power returns to Parliament
Thursday 3 April 2014 | Published in Politics
Grey Power made good on its vow to return to Parliament yesterday, where they made a vocal demand to Government for the immediate reimbursement of approximately $30,000.
Digicel: too early to talk job cuts
Thursday 3 April 2014 | Published in Technology
Digicel says it is too soon to know whether it will cut jobs at Telecom and it will need more time inside the organisation to make that decision.
Resignation delays BTIB investigation
Thursday 3 April 2014 | Published in Local
A resignation at the Cook Islands Audit Office has delayed its investigation into the Business Trade Investment Board.
Picton Castle back in the Cooks
Thursday 3 April 2014 | Published in Local
Morning commuters were greeted to the stunning sight of the three-masted Picton Castle as she sailed gracefully into Avatiu Harbour yesterday.
Weather experts meet to improve climate services
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Weather
Weather experts from small island developing states in the Pacific have gathered in Rarotonga this week to look at improving climate services in the region.
New juice bar on Rarotonga
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local
Boost your health and get moving with a fresh juice or smoothie from the newest healthy juice bar on the island – the Kai Ora juice bar at Manu Manor in Tupapa.
Free transport for dog de-sexing
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Local
A free pick-up service is being offered to dog owners in Arorangi who have been unable to get their animals de-sexed.
Govt slammed for 'passive compliance'
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Technology
Local businessman William Framhein is furious that the Government is allowing Telecom Cook Islands to pass into the hands of global telecommunications company Digicel.
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