National
Tare booms Amuri into the top spot
Monday 6 January 2014 | Published in National
Amuri are proving tough competition as the Amuri ‘Green Machine’ head eight points clear of The Computer Man points table courtesy of a 189 run victory over Vaipae.
New resort to train unskilled locals
Monday 6 January 2014 | Published in National
A new luxury resort opening shortly in Muri will be launching its own training programme designed to widen the pool of skilled local hospitality workers.
Can taxes promote growth?
Monday 6 January 2014 | Published in National
Zbigniew Dumienski is a visiting PhD candidate from the University of Auckland who has spent the last few months in Rarotonga conducting research for his thesis, which examines development of small countries such as the Cook Islands.
Williams family reunion comes to a close
Monday 6 January 2014 | Published in National
The Williams family concluded a fun-filled family reunion last week that saw nearly 100 members of the clan gather in Rarotonga.
Cabinet begins first full work week of 2014
Monday 6 January 2014 | Published in National
All members of cabinet are expected to be in the country for what will be the first full work week of 2014.
Cooks looks to explore international seabed minerals
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in National
Cook Islanders will be trained in the area of seabed minerals in international waters, should an application by the Cooks be approved.
Auckland meeting discusses regional trade
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in National
Local government and non-government officials recently participated in a regional meeting which aimed to address trade issues across the South Pacific.
New year brings new tax system
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in National
After months of public debate and consultation, the first round of changes to the Cook Islands tax and welfare systems finally came into effect on January 1.
Vonnia's recalls baby dummies
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in National
Parents who have recently bought a particular line of baby dummies are being asked to return the products because they may pose a choking hazard.
Booze buy-up on New Year's Eve
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in National
Liquor stores did a roaring trade on Tuesday as locals made a last-minute dash to stock up their supplies for New Year’s Eve.
Tourist numbers slump in November
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in National
Visitor numbers plummeted between October and November but the total number of arrivals still outweighed departures, according to latest figures.
Te Mato Vai construction to begin in February
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in National
Construction on the $64 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project is scheduled to begin next month.
Accused told to cut back on drinking after bike crash
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on December 19 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata.
Solar deal labelled a poor investment
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in Environment
Owners of large solar installations could save themselves up to $28,000 a year if Te Aponga lets them use the energy to offset their own power bills, according to a local solar expert.
TMV public consultations set to start
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in Local
A series of long-awaited public consultations on a large-scale water infrastructure project are scheduled to begin in early 2014.
'Status quo' for cabinet, says PM
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says the “status quo will prevail” in cabinet, despite having a cabinet member relinquish his portfolio.
Arenikau women have slight edge over Vaipae
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in National
A ten wicket win for the Amuri women over Arenikau last week places Amuri squarely on top of the women’s round robin table.
MP Bishop 'suspends' himself from cabinet
Tuesday 31 December 2013 | Published in Local
Frustrated with an ongoing police investigation into his conduct as a member of cabinet, MP Teina Bishop has handed in his portfolio of ministerial responsibilities.
Sweet success!
Tuesday 31 December 2013 | Published in Local
Blonde-haired, blue-eyed Hinetaapora Short beat 1500 entrants to become Nestle’s Milky Bar Kid in 2010.
Police praise well behaved public
Tuesday 31 December 2013 | Published in Local
A low rate of incidents over the weekend has local police praising the community for their efforts in being safe on the roads and locking up property.
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