National
Rising stars
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in Local
Young people are getting ready to raise the roof of Tereora College’s Princess Anne Hall with a concert on Friday.
Cyclone risk below average
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in Local
The Cooks is expected to fare well this cyclone season, though tropical cyclones will become more likely towards the end of the season.
Planning key to boost agriculture
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in Local
Agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu says the key to boosting agriculture output in the Cook Islands is individual planning by growers.
Tisam's coaching receives tick
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in National
Tuka Tisam’s transition from Cook Islands international football player to technical expert is a challenging journey says the former midfield man from Rarotonga.
New graduates stand tall
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in National
Seventy students graduated from the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Takamoa on Friday, after marching proudly in a procession from the university campus to the National Auditorium in their academic dress.
Youth debate winner to head to Fiji
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in National
A Titikaveka College student has won a trip to Fiji after coming out on top in a debate about seabed minerals.
Second-hand ambulances arrive in Raro
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in National
Two ambulances have arrived at Rarotonga Hospital from New Zealand.
Fiji community displays national pride
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in National
Members of the Cook Islands Fijian community were beaming with national pride on Saturday for local Fiji Independence Day celebrations.
Colagate 'hatched under Norman's nose'
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in National
“Trust Norman George for senselessly blaming John Henry’s Public Account Committee,” writes a smoke signaller in response to Friday’s CI News lead article ‘George blasts govt over Colagate inquiry’.
NZ Governor-General to visit Cooks
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in National
New Zealand Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae will be visiting the Cook Islands later this week.
World Food Day on Friday
Tuesday 15 October 2013 | Published in National
Fresh produce will be up for grabs at this year’s World Food Day commemoration in Rarotonga.
'Nothing free in this world': Pensioner
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in National
Don Reid, who worked and paid income taxes in New Zealand for most of his life, resents being called a freeloader because he has been allowed to collect his NZ-paid pension tax-free.
Carter wins race for mayor
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in National
Former New Zealand High Commissioner in the Cook Islands, John Carter, has won the mayoral race in New Zealand’s Far North District.
Tumour suspected to cause offending
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Crime
Recent prison escapee Wilfred Dauvois is to have a full medical assessment done, including an x-ray examination, under suspicion he has a tumour re-growth.
Woman placed on probation and banned from drinking
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on October 10 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements: Upoko Nelio, 30, appeared for sentencing on a charge of excess breath alcohol.
Reducing waste in the Cooks
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Environment
With September’s clean-up events done and dusted, it’s a good time to think about ways to reduce waste, said the Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative’s (PICI) programme manager Tiffany Straza.
Spike in illness noted - report
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Local
A spike in influenza-like illness and repeated incidences of diarrhoea have been noted in the monthly health report from Public Health.
Piriariki Maao – the 'Queens Man'
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Local
Sergeant Piriariki Maao of the Avarua Boys Brigade Company salutes Queen’s Representative and Boys Brigade patron Tom Marsters who presented the young man with his Queen’s Award badge for outstanding voluntary service.
O3b satellite launch delayed
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Local
High-speed internet service O3b has delayed a launch of its second set of satellites due to a minor glitch – but Telecom is still aiming to launch faster internet next month.
MAGS clean sweep on tour
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in National
Mt Albert Grammar School (‘MAGS’) ended their tour at the weekend, winning their third and final game on tour 27-5 against a local Under 19 Residents XV.
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