Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Weather
Apart from blowing off part of a roof in Aitutaki, Tropical Cyclone Mike caused little damage as it passed quickly through the Southern Cooks, authorities say.
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Crime
A pre-trial hearing to test the reliability of evidence in the case of manslaughter accused Ngati-Tane Vano is planned to be held in May.
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Environment
Coral reefs in the southern group of the Cook Islands were found to be in good health with good coverage according to a recently released study.
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Politics
While supporting political reform “in principle”, the opposition Democratic Party says the ruling government must address a number of issues it has identified with a cabinet proposal on overhauling the make-up of Parliament.
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Audit Office is “tidying up” its field work and will soon be drafting a report on its investigation into the Business Trade Investment Board.
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Local
Accused James Estall will have to face a re-trial after the current jury could not reach a unanimous or three-quarter majority decision.
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Local
An intense weather system moving quickly over the Southern Cooks has been upgraded and named Tropical Cyclone Mike.
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
The bookends of the Cook Islands community were on the receiving end of generous hands this week from visiting members of the Rotary Club of Belfast in Kaiapoi, Christchurch.
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
Market vendors are being invited to take part in a free training programme designed to help formalise and grow their businesses.
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
A movement being led by Cabinet for political reform appears to be gathering speed after a series of trips to the outer islands by Prime Minister Henry Puna and Education and Tourism Minister Teina Bishop.
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
Finance Minister Mark Brown hit back at the opposition and Wilkie Rasmussen after the Democratic Party leader described the recent posting of a surplus over a six-month period as “fictitious” in a media statement.
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
Maire production on Mitiaro has received a boost with a grant of up to $NZ144,437 for the construction of a Maire nursery and satellite shade houses for planting and enhancing Maire productivity and to increase the volume of Maire grown for the women on Mitiaro island.
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
In true Cook Island spirit veteran students from the Auckland University and the Auckland University of Technology got together last Friday (March13) to welcome new students into the group.
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
Officials involved with Te Mato Vai say the water infrastructure project is already having a positive effect on the local economy, with the bulk of the benefits still to come.
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
Sharks are inflicting substantial financial losses on fishers in Aitutaki, says a government official with the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in National
Cabinet Minister Teina Bishop made a flying stop to the island of Akatokamanava (Mauke) for just one hour to personally gift the students of Mauke School tablets (mini i-pads, not worm tablets).
Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in National
Rarotonga’s former dog controller believes each household on the island should be allowed only dog each – if that.
Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in National
Two animals were mauled by packs of dogs in the weekend, while police were also kept busy trying to catch dangerous drivers.
Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in National
Burglars cut their way into a Takuvaine store and stole more than $1000 worth of cigarettes on Sunday night.
Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Crime
April 7 has been set aside by the Cook Islands High Court for a hearing to deal with an electoral petition regarding last month’s by-election in the constituency of Murienua.
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