National
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.
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 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).
Nursing school opens in Rarotonga
Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in National
Cook Islanders can now become qualified nurses without going overseas.
Nukutere College names prefects
Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in National
Catholic school Nukutere College looks forward to a positive year of growth and has appointed school prefects to lead the way in 2014.
PM Puna honours former politicians
Tuesday 4 February 2014 | Published in National
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to two prominent and respected members of the community who passed away last week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fighting corruption on agenda
Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands will be hosting a two-day conference that aims to focus on the role of parliament in fighting corruption.
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