National
Red Cross keeps emergency phones open
Tuesday 3 September 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Cook Islands Red Cross raised $7300 as part of their door knock appeal to keep the satellite phones on the outer islands turned on during the cyclone season from November 2013 to April 2014.
Task force to tackle bad loans
Tuesday 3 September 2013 | Published in Politics
The government will launch a task force in response to a 2012 review of the banking system, with hopes to tackle the issue of bad loans.
Voicemail on the move
Tuesday 3 September 2013 | Published in Technology
Some mobile phone users should check any important voicemail messages today.
Half of water tank applications approved
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Around half of households that have applied for the government’s water tank subsidy have had their applications approved, according to a report issued last month.
Public meeting on seabed mining fund
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Local
The public is invited to a meeting tonight to offer their ideas and discuss the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund being set up to store prospective seabed mining revenues.
Air NZ profit more than doubles
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Local
Air New Zealand has announced earnings before taxation of $256 million for the 2013 financial year, an increase of 172 per cent on the previous year and the company’s best result in five years.
Arorangi educator made the Teacher of the Month
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Local
Arorangi School celebrated this week when one of their teachers, Vaine Teokoitu, was selected as the Cook Islands Teachers Institute (CITI) Teacher of the Month.
Future uncertain for disability services
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Health
The future of some disability services is under question as the end of a long-term fund approaches.
Deworming programme underway
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Health
The regular school deworming programme run through Public Health, is currently underway in the Cook Islands.
PM to hand over forum chair
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna is in the Marshall Islands to attend the 44th Pacific Islands Forum from September 3 to 6 in Majuro.
King to appeal drug charges
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Crime
A woman convicted of drug charges and sentenced to prison in relation to Operation Eagle will be appealing the judgement of her court case.
Nearly 4.5 years for drug offences
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Crime
A judge has handed down a four year and five month prison sentence to a Rarotonga man who pleaded guilty to 28 drug-related charges in relation to Operation Eagle.
Assault blamed on lack of mental health facilities
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Crime
A man arrested for punching his mentally disabled nephew is to receive tutoring from a pastor due to no mental health facility available on the man’s home island.
Makea title dispute back in court
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Crime
The decision of who holds the Makea Nui Ariki title will once again be put to the court with four descendants submitting applications to be heard in the High Court today.
Super Brown driver denied conditional licence
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on August 29 was presided over by Justices of the Peace Bernice Manarangi and John Whitta, who made the following judgements: Tile Tovio – 25, from Tupapa, entered a guilty plea to an excess breath alcohol charge.
Schools help clean up Cooks
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Schools in the Cooks will be joining forces to clean up local waterways this month.
Winners yet to be decided in logo comp
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Twenty entries were received for the Cook Islands Marine Park logo competition in which the winner will be awarded $500.
US family on volunteer visit
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The importance of giving back to the community has led one family to travel from the United States to the Cook Islands with Global Volunteers.
Judge issues jury duty fines
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Eleven people have been fined for failing to appear in court for jury duty.
Local lawyer back in Raro
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Local
Victor Heather has returned to Rarotonga, where his roots were planted more than 43 years ago in Avatiu Valley.
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