National

Three more burglaries in Puaikura

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in National

A visiting New Zealand couple and their three children were among the victims of three separate burglaries in Puaikura over the weekend.

National

Study shows high level of domestic violence

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in National

International Women’s Day was marked on Saturday by a special launch function for the executive summary of the first national Family Health and Safety Report at the Punanga Nui Market.

National

Motorcyclists run into dogs

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in National

Two motorcycle riders and one passenger were lucky to escape with only minor injuries after separate crashes involving dogs over the weekend.

National

TMV petition now has 1500 signatures plus

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

More than 1500 signatures have been added to the petition that aims to put a halt to the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project, according to its organisers.

National

Government begins search for new BTIB chairman

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Government hopes to fill in the recently vacated role of board chairman with the Business Trade and Investment Board by the end of the week.

National

Tutaka gets underway

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Health inspectors were out in force yesterday for the first round of Tutaka health checks in Rarotonga, which run all week.

National

Blood tests confirm zika

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Test results show that a virus outbreak in Rarotonga is almost certainly zika and not dengue, says the Ministry of Health.

National

Local man beats alleged Muri thief but JP warns: 'Don't do it again'

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Crime

The High Court on March 6 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements: Timothy Vaea, 45, pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault.

Crime

Super is voluntary while appeal's on

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

While a constitutional battle plays out in the courts, the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) will temporarily become a non-compulsory scheme.

National

Turtle rescue in Nassau

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Local

Nassau School students were frantic last week when they rescued their pet turtles from unexpected sea surges.

Local

New safety barrier at Blackrock blackspot

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Local

Volunteers have been hard at work building a new safety rail at Blackrock designed to prevent motorists driving over the bank.

Local

Rakahanga fishery officer shares skills with students

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Students in Rakahanga are taking part in fishery training as part of their Life Skills programme with assistance from the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).

National

Phys ed programme for Atiu children

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Kiwi occupational therapy students have started a physical education programme for children on Atiu.

National

Manihiki corals show adaptability

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Two researchers from Stanford University in California have found that corals in Manihiki have shown they have the ability to adapt to higher water temperatures, showing potential resilience to climate change.

National

Pasifika popular with large crowds

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Thousands of Kiwis and Pacific Islanders living in Auckland got a taste of the islands at the two-day Pasifika Festival held at the Western Springs Park over the weekend.

National

CCECC eyeing legal action against Pitt

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local

The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) is considering legal action against former Business Trade and Investment Board chairman George Pitt and the publishers of a local weekly newspaper over an article which contained a conflict-of-interest allegation against Deputy Prime Minister Teariki Heather.

Local

Pasifika smiles all round

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local

Mareko’s general manager Cherelle Chan is all island charm and smiles at the Pasifika Festival over the weekend.

Local

'Healthy smiles' aim of week

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in National

Free dental checks will be carried out at the bus stop shelter opposite the police headquarters this coming Thursday as part of a list of activities the dental department of the Ministry of Health will be carrying out as part of “World Oral Health Day” on March 20.

National

RAMSI doing good work in Solomons, says Nga Pouto

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in National

RAMSI is achieving good results in the Solomon Islands, according to a Cook Islands senior police officer who has been seconded there.

National

New clubrooms are facility for all to use

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in National

Aitutaki Game Fishing Club’s new clubrooms were officially opened on February 22 with special guests that included the Prime Minister Henry Puna, Minister Murray McCully, Minister Teina Bishop, NZ High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers, Chinese Ambassador Wang Lutong, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation chair Ewan Smith and CEO Halatoa Fua, along with Mayor John Baxter and the Aronga mana of Aitutaki.

National

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