National

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

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

Telecom problems frustrate customers

Wednesday 29 January 2014 | Published in Technology

Telecom technicians are working “around the clock” to fix problems with its internet service which have been frustrating customers for the past week.

Technology

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

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

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

Cruise ship survey launched

Monday 27 January 2014 | Published in National

A major cruise ship survey has been launched to give a clearer picture of what visitors think of the Cook Islands and how much money they spend here.

National

CITTI open day attracts tertiary hopefuls

Monday 27 January 2014 | Published in National

Prospective tertiary students got a taste of life at the Cook Islands Tertiary Institute on Friday.

National

Infrastructure ministry undergoes rebranding

Monday 27 January 2014 | Published in National

The government ministry that oversees the nation’s harbours, roads, water distribution, sanitation, and other major public works is now officially known as Infrastructure Cook Islands.

National

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