National

Bags of crushed rock bound for Mangaia

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National

More than 100 tonnes of crushed rock left Rarotonga by barge yesterday to be used in the Mangaia harbour upgrade.

National

NZ supports drought response strategy

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National

The Cook Islands received a generous boost in its abilities to respond to droughts with the signing of grant funding arrangement between the national government and the New Zealand High Commission.

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

Puna defends plans for year-long party

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Local

Prime Minister Henry Puna is defending the government’s plans for a full year of celebrations in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of self government.

Local

Water units donated

Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Local

Red Cross disaster management co-ordinator Charlie Numanga (left) and Office of the Prime Minister chief of staff Liz Wright-Koteka (centre) were pleased to accept three water treatment units from New Zealand High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers.

Local

Asbestos removal proceeds in Avarua

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in Local

Work is well underway to remove asbestos-contaminated soil from Avarua School.

Local

Rasmussen: 50th anniversary plans 'ridiculous'

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in Local

Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is calling the government’s plans for a full year of celebrations for the nation’s 50th anniversary of self-government “silly and ridiculous”.

Local

Aitutaki wins 2014 men's Super-Sixes

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National

Aitutaki won the first men’s cricket super sixes in emphatic style on Saturday! The Araura players made the trip from Aitutaki especially for the competition held at the Turangi Cricket Oval.

National

Law must be passed to reimburse Grey Power funds

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National

A special law will have to be passed to fulfil a government promise to return money to members of Grey Power who had their accounts raided by the treasurer.

National

Pacific women look to increase their numbers in parliament

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National

Mangaia Member of Parliament Tangi Matapo and Pan Pacific South East Asia Women’s Association (PPSEAWA) Cook Islands Inc president Alexis Napa-Wolfgramm are in Fiji at the Pacific sub-regional gender and politics training workshop run by the Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development.

National

Kuki MP makes inaugural speech in NZ

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National

With eloquence, compassion and determination, New Zealand Member of Parliament Munokoapoto Williams left no doubt of the powerful advocacy she will bring to parliament during her maiden speech yesterday.

National

Airport celebrates 40th anniversary

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National

The Cook Islands International Airport celebrated its 40th anniversary yesterday.

National

Chinese firm 'working without registration'

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National

The Chinese construction firm contracted to work on Te Mato Vai has not obtained approval to operate in the Cooks, said the chairman of the board that handles foreign company registrations.

National

Tourist robbery worries motel owner

Thursday 30 January 2014 | Published in National

A robbery at the Kiikii Motel this week has left its owner deeply upset for her guests and worried about how the incident will impact on her business.

National

Assault over carton of beer

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in National

An elderly man has been placed on a six-month suspended sentence, for assaulting his wife over a carton of beer.

National

Historic site highlighted by new sign

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in National

The history of the Avana passage and surrounding land and its significance to the people of the Cook Islands and Ngatangiia was retold yesterday before the unveiling of a new sign post to mark the site.

National

Outer islands dig deep for Tonga appeal

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in National

A massive show of compassion and generosity from the outer islands has helped the Red Cross raise more than $8000 for victims of Cyclone Ian in Tonga.

National

Six patients evacuated from northern group

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in National

An urgent boat trip to the northern group has brought six people to Rarotonga for medical attention.

National

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