National

Maltreatment of foreign workers could harm country: PM

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National

Prime Minister Henry Puna says reports of foreign workers having their human rights violated could tarnish the international reputation of the Cook Islands.

National

Chinese construction firm faces $25,000 fine

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National

The Chinese construction firm contracted to carry out work as part of the $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project could be hit with a $25,000 fine if they commence construction work without proper foreign enterprise registration.

National

Cooks presents concerns on seabed minerals work

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in Environment

A lack of resources and lack of capacity are the main obstacles for the Cooks in planning how to manage the environmental impact of deep sea minerals activity, according to a report on a workshop in Fiji.

Environment

'People in Manihiki are also Cook Islanders'

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National

Dear Editor, I am not sure where Disillusioned (the writer of “New Manihiki wharf is ‘money down the drain’”, CINews January 31) lives, but would kindly ask him or her to spend a year or two in Manihiki or any of the northern group islands for that matter, and see whether he or she would get the same level of service in Manihiki when compared to here in Rarotonga.

National

Toa admits selling high-sulphur diesel

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in Local

Toa Petroleum has admitted to accidentally selling diesel containing sulphur levels more than 100-times higher than what is suitable for modern vehicles.

Local

Police minister, 'the buck stops with you'

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National

“With police minister Teariki Heather’s comment in the newspaper regarding the effectiveness of the police force the other day, he’s got to be reminded that the buck stops at him and his CEO,” a smoke signaller writes.

National

Superfund act declared unconstitutional

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in Local

The legislation behind the Superannuation fund has been declared unconstitutional by the Cook Islands High Court.

Local

Students honoured

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in Local

Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute graduate Angela Taoro flashes a hospitality-worthy smile as she receives a distinction award for her hard work in the Faculty of Hospitality and Services during 2013.

Local

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

US students on field trip to Raro

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National

An eager team of budding American scientists has been clambering around the Rarotongan coastline this week learning about the local environment.

National

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.

National

Cook Islands scores bulb eater machine

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National

An official says with the recent acquisition of a new piece of equipment, burned out light bulbs will no longer be posing a significant environmental hazard.

National

French classes, culture in the Cook Islands

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National

The Cook Islands is about to be infused with some extra French culture, thanks to the new offerings by local group Alliance Franaise.

National

Asbestos removal: Into the red zone

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National

This week, the Cook Islands Investment Corporation has been co-ordinating the large-scale removal of soil from Avarua School, after it was found to be contaminated with asbestos.

National

Shift towards local knowledge in development

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National

One aim of a major donor partners meeting in the Cook Islands next month is to get more people involved in setting the country’s development agenda.

National

Tonga gets payout from Pacific insurance pilot

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National

Cyclone Ian’s devastation in Tonga has triggered the first payout made under a new World Bank insurance scheme, which the Cook Islands signed up to last year.

National

'King hit' on tourist outside night club

Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National

A young Australian visitor was assaulted outside a popular bar in Rarotonga on Wednesday night, less than a week after being robbed on the island.

National

Safe found smashed open on beach

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National

A group of tourists whose valuables were stolen during a motel safe robbery this week are “elated” that all of their passports have been found.

National

Dengue fever-like symptoms? Visit a doctor

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National

An official with the Ministry of Health advises any member of the public that thinks they may be coming down with dengue fever to visit a doctor as soon as possible.

National

Tertiary students graduate today

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National

Fifty-six students will graduate from the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute today.

National

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