National
Mangaia takes tapa into the future
Friday 6 September 2013 | Published in National
Mangaia’s local government organised a three-day tapa making workshop for the community last week.
Pa Enua consulted on marine park
Friday 6 September 2013 | Published in National
Today marks the end of a three-day marine park consultation in Mitiaro.
Research shows reefs recovering
Friday 6 September 2013 | Published in National
The head researcher of the recent marine park research trip has reported on the findings of the expedition – which included good coral cover but some areas of disease.
Water safety council completes signage
Friday 6 September 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Water Safety Council Inc (CIWSCI) has finished erecting signs in areas of potential danger.
Ivirua community clears water intake
Friday 6 September 2013 | Published in National
The combined community of Mangaia’s Ivirua village carried out a working bee in conjunction with plumbers of the Mangaia local government on Friday.
68 entrants in Aitutaki baby show
Friday 6 September 2013 | Published in National
Aitutaki held its Baby Show last Wednesday at the Reureu Hall.
Foul play ruled out
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in National
Police would like to reassure the public that the recent death of Laydown Marsters was not due to foul play.
Pacific police chiefs go green at meet
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in National
The Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) conference held last week took the ‘information management’ theme of the event to a different level by going green.
Govt hopes to revamp banking sector
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands government has begun laying the groundwork in its efforts to overhaul the nation’s banking system.
Clean water initiative for Pacific countries
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in Environment
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announced a $5 million initiative to help the Cook Islands and four other low-lying Pacific countries vulnerable to water shortages.
Franklin to appeal
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in Local
Former New Zealand and Cook Islands police officer Mark Franklin will be appealing his 12 month prison sentence for selling cannabis.
Fisherman upset over by-catch trial
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Fishing Association is alleging a BTIB decision to allow a foreign fishing company to sell by-catch to retailers is pushing them out of the Rarotonga market.
Life-saving machines
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in Local
Businesses are being encouraged by the Cook Islands Water Safety Council Inc (CIWSCI) to purchase equipment that can save lives.
New Zealand tertiary scholarships now open
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in National
one year New Zealand Pacific Scholarship’s (NZPS) are now open for studies towards a new qualification at an approved NZ tertiary institute.
National baby show this month
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in National
It is baby show time in the Cook Islands, with littlies nationwide set to take part in the two yearly event.
Mr Lava Lava contestants line up
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in National
New Zealand comedy duo Pani and Pani and Fresh TV are in Rarotonga to find Mr Lava Lava.
Student teachers on the rock
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in National
Twenty-seven student teachers from Australia are currently working in the Cooks.
A true Cook Islands woman
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in National
On behalf of his family, former Cook Islands teacher and principal David Lewis submitted the following tribute to his late wife Terupe Poata Patiare Temarii Kelly-Lewis, who passed away in hospital in Brunei Darussalam on August 30.
Sovereign wealth fund talks begin
Wednesday 4 September 2013 | Published in Economy
Members of the public attended an information meeting on Monday night to discuss the establishment of the seabed mining sovereign wealth fund.
Govt seeks airline options
Wednesday 4 September 2013 | Published in Economy
The government is reaching out to international airlines that may be interested in providing long-haul air travel services to the Cook Islands.
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