National

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.

Crime

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.

Environment

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.

Local

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.

National

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.

National

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.

National

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.

National

Beer slams Telco stance

Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in National

Democratic Party candidate James Beer has slammed the government’s position concerning a potential sale of its minority stake in Telecom Cook Islands (TCI).

National

'Open door' policy for Tuariki

Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in National

If elected as Member of Parliament for Murienua, Cook Islands Party candidate Kaota Tuariki said he will keep his ears and eyes open to residents in the constituency.

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.

National

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.

National

Real Valentine's Day memories

Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in National

Valentine’s is a day of celebrating love.

National

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.

National

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).

Technology


Family law bill on parliament's list

Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in National

Precedent-setting legislation that can provide better protection for families in domestic violence situations is hoped to be tabled for the mid-year parliament sitting this year.

National

Slash and burn in war on Mauke armyworm

Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in Environment

Armyworm infested taro patches on Mauke are being slashed, burned and sprayed with biological agents in an effort to bring the outbreak under control and save the root crop.

Environment

Beer woos Greys with tax plans

Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in Local

The Democratic Party hopeful in the upcoming by-election in Murienua slammed the government in a number of key policy areas during a general meeting organised by pensioner activist group Grey Power yesterday.

Local

Opportunities at home key theme

Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in Local

Opportunities at home were the recurring theme shared by seven young women who have and are using their island paradise as a launch pad for their careers.

Local

EU will fund new Cooks sanitation programmes

Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in National

The Cook Islands and the European Union have signed an agreement to provide direct budget support for sanitation over a three year period.

National

Asbestos meet held for parents

Thursday 13 February 2014 | Published in National

Avarua School parents met recently to ask questions about asbestos found at the school after concerns were raised about children’s safety.

National

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