National
Cabinet to review BTIB registration condition
Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in National
An effort by the Business Trade and Investment Board to require a foreign bank to obtain a high court order before withdrawing funds from account holders has been referred to Cabinet.
'Same old, same old' for Cabinet team
Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in National
Cabinet members were present at the Third Joint Ministerial Meeting in Aitutaki at the weekend.
Strengthen your community
Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in National
With annual memberships coming up for renewal this month, the Cook Islands Red Cross Society has decided to make a real effort to grow the organisation’s membership throughout the country.
DPM Heather answers critics on TMV claims
Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in National
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of infrastructure Teariki Heather addressed allegations of conflict-of-interest earlier this week, in relation to the recently launched Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project.
$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.
US gets more fishing days
Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Government has expanded the nation’s purse seine fishery with extra fishing rights for the American fishing fleet after negotiations with the US State Department.
Protest held at TMV launch
Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Environment
A small protest against Te Mato Vai was held Thursday during the water infrastructure project’s launch event.
Kiwi students settle in for Atiu stint
Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Local
Six Occupational Therapy students from New Zealand arrived in Atiu this week to work on projects previously chosen by the community.
Dengue outbreak declared by MoH
Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in Local
A total of seven cases of dengue fever have now been confirmed in Rarotonga, prompting local health officials to declare an outbreak of the virus.
German entrepreneur hunts for new product
Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National
Coconut, noni and pawpaw have caught the eye of a visiting German businesswoman who owns a thriving natural cosmetics company.
Partnership emphasised at launch
Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National
This week saw the official launch of the Te Mato Vai water partnership - the largest infrastructure undertaking in the modern history of the Cook Islands.
Long journey home for 'Fred The Raro'
Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National
On Thursday February 6, 2014 39- year-old Fred Tararo, aka ‘Fred The Raro’, who is of Mauke decent, passed away unexpectedly on his way to set up for the Waitangi Day Bastion Point concert.
Desperate tourist turns to Air NZ
Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National
An Australian tourist was so disenchanted with his Muri holiday that he has written an open letter to Air New Zealand Chief Executive Chris Luxon and copied it into prominent politicians and officials here.
Cooks, NZ ministerial meeting underway in Aitutaki
Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National
The third Joint Ministerial Meeting between the Cook Islands and New Zealand is currently underway in Aitutaki.
WoF scheme for sewerage
Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National
Tourism operators are being encouraged to get a ‘Warrant of Fitness’ for their sanitation systems under a new scheme.
Two months for cyclones
Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National
Cook Islanders have so far had a cyclone-free season but the Meteorological Service says there are still two months left and people should stay prepared.
Marine Park christened as new 'Marae Moana'
Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Marine Park has been officially named ‘Marae Moana’.
Air NZ video launched in Aitutaki
Saturday 22 February 2014 | Published in National
Air New Zealand’s glamorous new in-flight safety video had its official Cook Islands launch at an event in Aitutaki last night.
Ministry gives tyre owner ultimatum
Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in National
As health officials work to prevent further cases of dengue fever in Rarotonga, a landowner has been told to get rid of hundreds of old tyres or he will face legal action.
Shipping company sorry for smoke
Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in National
An apology has been made by the company chartering a cargo vessel which emitted dense black smoke from Avatiu Harbour on Monday.
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