National
Cricket D-league is back and better
Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National
Cook Islands crickets’ flagship ‘Domestic League’ competition is back for 2014.
CIP postpones meeting
Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National
A meeting originally scheduled for Monday evening by the Cook Islands Party’s Murienua executive committee to discuss last week’s by-election result was rescheduled for last night.
Big turnout by Guides
Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National
Guides, Brownies, Rangers and Brigaders turned out in force for the annual World Thinking Day celebrations at the Titikaveka Sunday School Hall on Saturday.
Development partners praise 'local' approach
Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands “local” approach gained praise from overseas development partners who attended the Development Partners Meeting (DPM) in Rarotonga and Atiu recently.
Pia-making a fundraiser for Manea Games work
Wednesday 26 February 2014 | Published in National
Mauke’s Ngatiarua community are making pia (arrowroot starch) to fundraise for Sunrise Hall renovations in order to be ready for the Manea Games in October this year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$200 fine for head butt
Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru, who made the following judgements on Thursday: Ziona Dean, pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault.
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