National

Govt worker on suspended sentence after assault

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in Crime

The High Court on January 23 was presided over by Justices of the Peace Carmen Temata and Mata Nooroa, who made the following judgements: Manoa Mataitini, 35, appeared for sentencing for a charge of common assault.

Crime

Historic moment

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in Local

Traditional and religious leaders in front of the brand new sign marking the historic site at Avana harbour.

Local

Rattle to lead 50th anniversary planning

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in Local

Parliamentary speaker Nikki Rattle has been named as chief executive of a group that will be spearheading planning for 50th anniversary celebrations of self rule in the Cook Islands.

Local

Alcohol a factor in road incidents

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in National

Police are again calling for an end to drinking and driving after dealing with a number of alcohol-related incidents on the roads over the weekend.

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

Asbestos removal from school begins

Tuesday 28 January 2014 | Published in Health

The grounds of Avarua School will begin to be dug up today, after asbestos was found in the soil at the school.

Health


High achievements at Nukutere College

Tuesday 28 January 2014 | Published in National

At Catholic school Nukutere College, the results of the students’ academic achievements highlight the school’s vision of achieving excellence.

National

Continuing improvement in education achievement

Tuesday 28 January 2014 | Published in National

Preliminary NCEA results show an increase in the number of students achieving both certificate and course endorsements at the ‘Merit’ and ‘Excellence’ levels.

National

Roll grows at Nikao Maori

Tuesday 28 January 2014 | Published in National

The pre-school at Nikao Maori School was full of smiling faces yesterday, with more pre-schoolers enrolling for 2014 than in the previous year.

National

First day of grade one at Takitumu School

Tuesday 28 January 2014 | Published in National

Teacher Vaine Tarota Foster began her fist day of grade one yesterday, along with a new set of 11 smiling youngsters.

National

'Mobile library' created at Avatea

Tuesday 28 January 2014 | Published in National

A ‘mobile library’ will be keeping Avatea School students entertained for the start of 2014.

National

Honeymoon in jeopardy after passport robbery

Tuesday 28 January 2014 | Published in National

A Canadian couple spending their pre-wedding honeymoon in Rarotonga are pleading to the thieves who stole their passports to return them before Saturday.

National

School's in!

Tuesday 28 January 2014 | Published in Education

Smiles galore were the order of the first day back to school for these St Joseph’s School students and their new school principal Kathy Nubono (nee George).

Education

Tereora students told to set goals

Tuesday 28 January 2014 | Published in Education

Tereora College students eased back into school yesterday but were soon encouraged to start thinking hard about their goals for the year ahead.

Education

Surveillance facilities inadequate: MMR

Monday 27 January 2014 | Published in Environment

Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia says its current facilities in Avarua are hindering the ministry’s ability to monitor the nation’s waters for illicit fishing activity.

Environment

Asbestos soil being removed from Avarua

Monday 27 January 2014 | Published in Health

Around 30 truckloads of soil are to be removed from Avarua School this week, after asbestos was found in the ground at the school.

Health

Resident says Te Mato Vai master plan “lacks depth”

Monday 27 January 2014 | Published in National

An attendee of the recent Te Mato Vai consultations believes the draft of the project’s master plan fails to take into account many previous reports on the island’s water infrastructure.

National

Motu2Motu – $180k boost to Aitutaki enua

Monday 27 January 2014 | Published in National

Paddlers and supporters who headed to Aitutaki for the Motu2Motu event in December contributed about $180,000 towards the island’s economy.

National

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