National
More wardens needed to ease prison tension
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in National
Understaffing in prisons was one of several problems identified recently by the 2012-13 annual report released by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).
Prison break highlights staff shortage
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in National
Lack of night staff and severe staff constraints led to the first inmate escape at Arorangi prison this year.
World Contraception Day
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in National
Today is World Contraception Day, and the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association is celebrating.
Seabed minerals youth debaters chosen
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in National
Young people will be hearing presentations about seabed minerals on Friday, in preparation for a national debate on the topic.
Corruption changed by-election result: Beer
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in National
Defeated Democratic Party candidate James Beer in last week’s Murienua by-election said corruption skewed the final results in his opponent’s favour.
Calder: Licence to annoy the poor tourists
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in National
Peter Calder is a New Zealand journalist whose frustrations with the process of getting a Cook Islands driver’s licence were published in CINews on July 27.
NZ journalist fed up with licence lines
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in National
A New Zealand Herald journalist and visitor to the Cooks has written an article on his annoyance at the process of getting a Cook Islands driver’s licence.
Understanding energy efficiency technologies
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Environment
The three day Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific Phase 2 programme will see those taking part review the findings of their walk through energy audit exercises today.
PM congratulates Tuariki on victory
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has issued a warm welcome for Murienua by-election winner Kaota Tuariki.
Bush fire caution
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Local
The community is being warned to be careful lighting rubbish fires in current windy conditions after a bush fire tore through the Rutaki hillside on Tuesday evening.
George 'censured' for legal misconduct
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Local
Norman George has had his legal practice limited by a judge as a result of a series of complaints concerning his conduct as a lawyer.
Asbestos roof removal complete
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Health
It took less than a day for workers to remove the roof of the former Ministry of Justice building in Avarua.
Probation breaches blamed on illiteracy
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Crime
Illiteracy and miscommunication were the main focus in a case involving a probation breach on Thursday.
Planet saving container homes
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Environment
An enterprising carpenter in Rarotonga has developed an innovative housing solution that he says is economical and good for the planet.
Field visits for energy efficiency
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands are playing host to a three-day workshop on phase two of promoting energy efficiency in the Pacific.
Tuariki wins
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Local
Kaota Tuariki of the Cook Islands Party has officially won the Murienua by-election after final results of the vote were released yesterday.
Family wants answers from police
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Local
It has been more than three weeks since Pukana Piniata died after being pursued by police on his motorbike, and his family still do not know what happened on that fateful night.
Smurfs run amok!
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Local
There was an outbreak of cute Smurfs in Arorangi on Monday when members of the Lake City Athletics Club from Rotorua joined fellow runners at the colourful Hash House Harriers birthday run.
Hash b-day a colourful blast!
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in National
Pirates, zombies, super heroes and a bunch of Smurfs were among the colourful characters that converged together on Monday to celebrate the local Hash House Harriers 33rd birthday.
PM Puna in hospital
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna has been admitted to Rarotonga hospital under doctor’s orders.
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