National

Cyclone Mike leaves little damage

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.

Weather


Crown ready for manslaughter trial

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.

Crime


Coral reef in good health - report

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.

Environment


Cabinet needs to fix 'anomolies'

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.

Politics


Audit office probes BTIB

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.

Local


Estall faces retrial after jury fails to reach verdict

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.

Local

Mike makes its move...

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.

Local

'Kids in sports – stay out of court'

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.

National

Training course for market vendors

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.

National

PM, Minister push reform in Pa Enua

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.

National

Brown hits back at Opposition

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.

National

Mitiaro Maire production boosted by grant

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.

National

Assn welcomes Cooks students to Auckland

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.

National

Local economy to be boosted by TMV project say officials

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.

National

Sharks a nuisance to Aitutaki fishers

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).

National

Dog attacks, drivers keep police busy

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.

National

Burglars cut into Tauae Store

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.

National

Murienua petition court date set

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.

Crime

Rare whales shot and bludgeoned to death

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Environment

Necropsies conducted on the two rare young beaked whales discovered dead on the shores of Mangaia in earlier this year have found that the whales were shot and bludgeoned to death.

Environment

Impressive fishing tail

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Environment

Looking very pleased with himself is Junior Ioaba, co-owner of Marlin Queen fishing charters, seen drying out (showing off) the tail of a 327.4kg blue marlin mounted on his truck.

Environment

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