National
Tourists catch another biggie
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in National
Chalk up another monster yellow fin catch for what’s amounting to a big season for Rarotonga.
Book launch marks life of Papa Ron
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in National
Passionate words were expressed by speakers at the launch of Ron Crocombe: E Toa – a 650 page compendium of Pacific writings to celebrate his life and work – at USP yesterday.
Real Valentine's Day memories
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in National
Valentine’s is a day of celebrating love.
By-election loss could bring Government down: George
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in National
Atiu Member of Parliament Norman George said a Demo victory in next week’s by-election in Murienua could potentially bring down the ruling Cook Islands Party Government.
Digicel eyes Government's 40% stake in Telecom Cook Islands
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in Technology
Telecommunications Minister Mark Brown said Digicel has indicated they are interested in purchasing the government’s minority stake in Telecom Cook Islands (TCI).
Youth court to get major shake-up
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in Crime
Dealing with young offenders in a uniquely Cook Islands way may be a reality with a new type of youth court being planned by our judiciary.
Keep pets at home to avoid fish poison
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in Environment
Pet owners are encouraged to watch out for their animals grabbing a fishy snack on the sly, after recent cases of fish poisoning at Esther Honey.
Damning report savages Raro storm shelters
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in Local
Most of Rarotonga’s cyclone safety centres are sitting in areas highly exposed to storm surges and need to be relocated inland immediately, says an international researcher.
Team effort lands beauty
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in National
Local fisherman Brendon Nicholas shares a photo with his 240kg blue marlin with the president of the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club Don Beer who helped him bring in the monster.
Telecom puts 3G through paces
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in National
Telecom is giving its new 3G mobile network “a good workout” to iron out any problems before the service is officially rolled out.
Accounting support for women in business
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in National
Networking, development and leadership skills are the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association’s mission statements.
No roll impact from asbestos
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in National
Fifty-one students have left Avarua School following the discovery of asbestos, but Secretary of Education Sharyn Paio said the number is not unusual.
Tenders open for bulk water tank programme
Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in National
Hundreds of water tanks for the outer islands are being tendered for, in a bid to increase water storage on the islands.
Crusher safely disposes bulbs
Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in National
Toxic light bulbs will no longer be a public health hazard, thanks to a new lightbulb crusher that’s been set up at waste management’s Arorangi landfill site.
Ministry plans new school
Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in National
The Ministry of Education is pulling together plans for a new school for the Nikao area.
Pukapuka barge finally on its way
Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in National
Machinery to repair Pukapuka’s dilapidated airport departed on a barge yesterday afternoon.
Tuariki no-show at Grey Power meeting
Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in National
Cook Islands Party by-election candidate for Murienua, Kaota Tuariki, was a no-show at yesterday’s Grey Power general meeting, after a late cancellation.
Arorangi FAD deployed
Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in National
Local fishers and mariners are being advised that a shallow water fish aggregate device (FAD) has been deployed by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) 700 metres offshore from Arorangi School.
New sales mgr for CI News
Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands News welcomes Susan Tealby as the newspaper’s new Sales and Marketing Manager.
New police obligations to come with bill
Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in National
Current police practice in domestic violence investigation will have to change when a new draft Family Law Bill is passed by parliament.
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