National

Cheque presented by PM

Thursday 27 February 2014 | Published in National

Prime Minister Henry Puna made a surprise visit to Bourchard Solomona’s class at Tereora College on Tuesday.

National

Meet pushes for inclusiveness

Thursday 27 February 2014 | Published in National

The Cook Islands’ development partners “got the point” about the need for inclusive development during the recent Development Partners Meeting (DPM), which was held in Rarotonga and Atiu earlier this month.

National

TIS concerned at ongoing use of FADs

Thursday 27 February 2014 | Published in Environment

An official with local conservation group Te Ipukarea Society is concerned with possible increased use of Fish Aggregation Devices (FADs), following recent news that the Cook Islands has negotiated an expansion to the purse seine fishery.

Environment

Major push to add fluoride

Thursday 27 February 2014 | Published in Local

The addition of fluoride to Rarotonga’s water supply is being recommended by officials with the Ministry of Health, as part of the currently underway Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project.

Local

'Tip toe through the tulips'

Thursday 27 February 2014 | Published in Local

Students in Rarotonga will soon get to hear the smooth singing voices of a visiting US comedy barbershop quartet called Tone Deaf.

Local

Schools sprayed in bid to stop dengue spread

Thursday 27 February 2014 | Published in Health

Health officers have started spraying around schools in Rarotonga to kill mosquitoes and contain a dengue fever outbreak.

Health


Sharks set to take on Bears

Thursday 27 February 2014 | Published in National

A win against the Arorangi Bears will be on the minds of the Aitutaki Sharks when they return to Rarotonga on Friday to take the team from the wild west.

National

Aitutaki hunt D-league title

Thursday 27 February 2014 | Published in National

The new look Cook Islands Domestic League swings into action this weekend as Aitutaki make their first of two trips to Rarotonga in chase of the 2014 Domestic League title.

National

Time to take our place at the table?

Thursday 27 February 2014 | Published in National

A staggering 75% of our GDP is from tourism.

National

Ministry clarifies employment relationships

Thursday 27 February 2014 | Published in National

Internal Affairs has produced a fact sheet to help workers and employers understand their rights and obligations when ending their employment relationship.

National

SPTO leads tourism road show in Europe

Thursday 27 February 2014 | Published in National

The cold European winter is being treated to South Pacific warmth and hospitality with the commencement of the South Pacific Travel Road Show yesterday.

National

Public feedback encouraged for Pacific Plan Review

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Pacific Leaders are expected to discuss the Pacific Plan Review report at a special retreat in the Cook Islands in May.

National

S&P 'stable' outlook for weak national economy

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Despite a “stable” economic outlook for the Cook Islands, the nation’s economic and political profile remains weak, according to a report by a global financial services company.

National

Environmental group calls for volunteers

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

A Cook Islands-based environmental group is opening its doors to local residents and calling for new volunteers.

National

Toothbrushes for Tongareva tamariki

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Tongareva kids are grinning brighter smiles thanks to donations of toothbrushes and toothpaste sponsored by CITC.

National

Cook Islands tamariki stars of the Big Bang

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Rarotonga tamariki drummers have had the time of their life as the highlight of the Big Bang event at the New Zealand Festival of Arts.

National

Fitness instructors give gifts to Esther Honey

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Animal-loving instructors from the Hulanesian Fitness group generously donated toys, medical supplies and pet food to the Esther Honey Foundation on Monday.

National

Resident population falls in December quarter

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in Local

Fewer births and more people leaving the Cook Islands resulted in the country’s resident population dropping to about 13,000 in the last quarter, according to latest statistics.

Local

Consultation will focus on EU aid for development

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Officials from the European Union will be drawing upon their experience from a recent visit to the Cook Islands at a regional development meeting in Fiji.

National

Big jump in dengue cases

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in Local

Confirmed cases of dengue fever in Rarotonga have soared to 36 and health officials expect that number to keep rising.

Local

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