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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Consumer watchdog being sought
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is looking for its next consumer watchdog.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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