National

George slams political reform

Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Politics

Independent Member of Parliament from Atiu Norman George says self-interest is driving the ruling government’s push for reforming Parliament.

Politics


Estall gets probation after guilty plea

Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Crime

The young man in a recent trial for dangerous driving causing death has been sentenced to 18 months’ probation and nine months community service for an excess breath alcohol charge.

Crime


Education blitz on under-age workers

Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Economy

The Ministry of Internal Affairs – Labour & Employment Relations Office has been informed that a young person under 16 years has taken up employment and stopped going to school.

Economy


Digicel on the island

Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Technology

Two of Digicel’s top men have been on the ground in Rarotonga last week taking further steps towards a buyout of Telecom Cook Islands.

Technology


Court backlog needs sorting

Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Crime

High Court judge Justice Sir Hugh Williams has asked the Police and Crown Law to make it easier for judges to do their job.

Crime


Cooks agreement for family planning

Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Government has entered into a grant agreement with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Pacific Sub-Regional Office to provide technical assistance and financial support for local activities aimed at improving family planning and sexual and reproductive health services in the Cook Islands.

Local


Cabinet begins new budget discussions

Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna along with fellow Cabinet Ministers are scheduled to begin their budget discussions with their respective heads of ministries this week.

Politics


Big move for pre-schoolers

Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Education

Pre-schoolers at St Joseph’s Primary School will shift into their brand new classroom this week after it is officially opened and blessed on Wednesday.

Education


Consumer watchdog being sought

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is looking for its next consumer watchdog.

Local


Water tank programme on track

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local

After reduced activity in February, the Government’s subsidised water tank programme looks to be well on track.

Local


Japanese funding for Maungaroa

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local

Up to NZ$146,905 is being provided by the Government of Japan for the construction of the Maungaroa Lifelong Study Centre building and office furnishings at Arorangi.

Local


Helping hand from Hideki Date - again

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local

Rarotonga-based Hideki Date recently visited his homeland Japan during his annual leave – but was soon hard at work as a volunteer cleaning up at the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Local


First trees planted at Punanga Nui Park

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local

It may have taken close to two years but the first trees have finally been planted in a desolate patch of land running north of Punanga Nui Market.

Local


Zika number keeps rising

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Health

More than 300 people have been reported as showing symptoms of the zika virus this week, says the Ministry of Health.

Health


TikiTour expands to outer islands

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Locally owned and operated TikiTour (formerly The Circuit) has expanded its map and coupon guide services beyond Rarotonga.

Outer Islands


Prime Minister pushes reform ideas

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna spent the later half of this week on a media blitz promoting the Government’s proposals for political reform.

Politics


Telecom marks major milestone

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Technology

Telecom Cook Islands marked one of its biggest milestones in recent history with a full-on launch at Te Vara Nui on Friday night.

Technology


Telecom customers dispute high bills

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Technology

Telecom Cook Islands is facing heat from a number of customers in Aitutaki who believe they are being billed for broadband data they haven’t used.

Technology


Warning to watch data usage

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Technology

As Cook Islanders adjust to the benefits of high-speed internet and 3G mobile, Telecom is warning its customers to keep an eye on their data usage.

Technology


Colagate inquiry next month

Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Economy

The long-awaited ‘Colagate’ inquiry will begin next month, an official with Cook Islands Parliament has confirmed.

Economy


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