National

Te Mato Vai submissions due Friday

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in National

Members of the public have been advised that anyone wishing to make a submission regarding the Te Mato Vai water project’s master plan must do so by this Friday.

National

Fluoride may be added to water

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Local

A Te Mato Vai project official says fluoride could be added to the water supply as well as chlorine.

Local

Superfund operation 'unchanged' after court decision

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Local

An official says the current and ongoing operations of the national superfund will be unchanged after a court decision last week which declared the fund’s legislation as unconstitutional.

Local

Toa fuel may have damaged vehicles

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Local

Owners of modern pickup trucks who have recently filled up with Toa Petroleum’s diesel are being advised to get their vehicles checked by a mechanic.

Local

Local talent

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in Local

Eight aspiring nurses attended the opening of the Cook Islands Nursing School yesterday, to be led by principal Mary McManus (second from left).

Local

Nursing school opens in Rarotonga

Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in National

Cook Islanders can now become qualified nurses without going overseas.

National

Tereora welcomes new teachers

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in Local

Fifteen new teachers were officially welcomed to Tereora College on Friday at the school’s first formal assembly of the year.

Local

Minimum wage to be reviewed

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in Local

A panel has been appointed to review the minimum wage in the Cook Islands.

Local

Manihiki harbours to receive upgrade next month

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in Local

A $2.8 million upgrade to Manihiki’s harbours is scheduled to begin in March.

Local

Manihiki harbours to be upgraded

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

A $2.8 million upgrade to Manihiki’s harbours is scheduled to begin in March.

Outer Islands


A cappella singers in chicken suits flying to the Cooks

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in National

Chickens can’t fly, but if a brood of a cappella singers can raise the funds, it’ll be flying to the Cook Islands in March for a cultural exchange of songs and comedy.

National

Local scouts join 20th NZ jamboree

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in National

The Cook Islands Boy Scouts attended the 20th New Zealand Scout Jamboree, which was held in Fielding, New Zealand from December 28 to January 7.

National

Kiwi students taking skills to Atiu

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in National

Six occupational therapy students from New Zealand are about to change lives – and have their own lives changed – when they head to Atiu next week.

National

Tertiary students acknowledged at graduation

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in National

More than 50 students wore ei’s and proud smiles when they graduated from the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute on Friday.

National

All Cabinet ministers in country this week

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in National

This week, all members of cabinet have been invited to a two-day conference that aims to focus on the role of parliament in fighting corruption.

National

Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreement consultation

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in National

The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has announced that the first Cook Islands Consultation on the Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreement (NTSA) is being held this week in Rarotonga.

National

Government office helps solve employment disputes

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in National

The role of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Labour and Employment Relations Office is to ensure there is a legal process to regulate the employer–employee relationship.

National

Drunk driver not given a chance to call lawyer

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in Crime

A lawyer has raised an issue in court with police, who he claims do not allow time for anyone they have apprehended to speak to a lawyer.

Crime

Prison escapee hopeful for charge withdrawal

Monday 3 February 2014 | Published in Crime

The High Court on January 30 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tauei Solomon, who made the following judgements: Wilfred Dauvois, 34, appeared for a call-over where he was described by his lawyer, Norman George, as being “a different man altogether” since being on prescription medication for a form of psychosis.

Crime

Master navigator to share traditional knowledge

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National

Secrets of the ancient art of navigating by the stars and currents will be shared with the community next month.

National

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