National

Rough seas hamper barge unloading

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Bad weather in Pukapuka has prevented workers from unloading heavy machinery from a barge on to land, meaning repairs to the island’s runway have once again been delayed.

National

Henry adds updated title to his collection

Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National

Prolific local publisher Howard Henry has just published another collection of historical Cook Island stories.

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

Breaches land men in court

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Crime

Three men were arrested for breaching their probation conditions and another for allegedly damaging property at a night club during the weekend A 28-year-old Takuvaine man was arrested at about 1:30am on Saturday after he was found drinking in a night club – a breach of his conditions.

Crime

NZ confirms Cooks' right to tax pensions

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Local

The New Zealand Government has affirmed the right of its Cook Islands counterpart to tax recipients of New Zealand superannuation.

Local

Crown to appeal super fund ruling

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Local

The Crown is appealing a recent High Court decision that declared the Cook Islands Superannuation Fund’s legislation as unconstitutional.

Local

Grin says it all!

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Local

Five-year-old Victor Samuel of Takitumu Primary School gives Dan Johnston a massive hug to say thank you for fixing his walking frame.

Local

Cops crack down on driving offences

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in National

Police have identified driving-related crime as a top priority after a number of incidents on the road over the weekend.

National

New simulator to keep ATC skills well honed

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in National

Air traffic controllers at Rarotonga Airport will soon start using a cutting-edge simulator training tool designed to keep their skills at the highest level.

National

By-election win was 'sweet' for Demos

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in National

Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen is describing last week’s Murienua by-election win by James Beer as a testament to the party’s rising popularity.

National

Huge grin from Victor after team restores his walker

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in National

Seeing his newly pimped up walking frame brought a huge grin to five-year old Takitumu School student Victor Samuel’s face as he surged out of the helping hands of his teacher to take hold of his walking aid.

National

Global aim by Girl Guides

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in National

The local chapter of Girl Guides is currently in the process of becoming a full member of the global Girl Guides association.

National

Fisheries grants widely spread over 10 islands

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in National

Thirty-seven fishers from 10 islands have been selected as recipients for $47,000 in small fisheries grants provided by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).

National

Music icons recognised

Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in National

Icons of Cook Islands music both past and present will receive recognition this year at an awards ceremony in Auckland scheduled for October.

National

Aitutaki marks Air NZ video with big event

Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in National

Aitutaki’s breathtaking lagoon was a fitting backdrop for the official Cook Islands launch of Air New Zealand’s much-hyped new safety video.

National

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