National
The deep blue
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Health
Locals and visitors have been enjoying playful scenes at sea as humpback whales migrate through the balmy waters of the Cooks.
2 week review of health standards
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Health
Southern District Health Board nursing and midwifery director Leanne Samuel is in Rarotonga for a 15-day review of health standards and competencies for government.
Youth want more opportunities: poll
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
As part of International Youth Day, an opinion poll on August 8 and 9 aimed to quantify the reasons for youth migration.
Seal dies of 'loneliness'
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
The one-year-old New Zealand fur seal that stole the hearts of the Cook Islands community passed away recently.
Teachers explore inclusive education
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
Teachers came together during the second week of the school holidays to learn more about helping students with special learning needs.
New students at Blackrock
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
There were sighs of relief from the parents and squeals of delight from the children on Monday as they made their way back to Blackrock Preschool for the first day of the new term.
New ATMs for Westpac
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
Westpac customers will have noticed the new ATMs that have popped up in the Cooks.
Junior sailors ready for next level
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Rarotonga and Aitutaki junior sailors have enjoyed great sailing on the Aitutaki lagoon over the weekend in the Aitutaki Challenge regatta.
Public servant's sacking queried
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Member of parliament Selina Napa wants more details surrounding the firing of parliamentary clerk Tupuna Rakanui.
Secretary's job secure
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu dismissed speculation yesterday that his ministry’s secretary was in the process of being terminated.
Cook Islanders at NZ's premier culinary comp
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Economy
A trio of top culinary students from the Cook Islands has arrived in Auckland to compete at the prestigious Nestl Toque d’Or competition on Monday, August 19.
Colour and culture
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Culture
The Cook Islands community in Wellington came together in a celebration of culture for Cook Islands Language Week from August 4-12.
PM officially closes language week
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Prime Minister Henry Puna was in Porirua, Wellington for the closing ceremony of Cook Islands Language Week on August 12.
National consultations on coastal fisheries
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) will be undertaking a series of stakeholder consultations throughout the Cook Islands on important issues concerning coastal fisheries.
Marine park research presented
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
Recent surveys of the marine park have shown a mix of healthy and damaged reefs.
Mamas of Muri
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Local
The lovely mamas of Muri were out in full force during last Friday’s new funding announcement for the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning’s Water Waste and Sanitation unit (WATSAN), by visiting New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully.
Matson to extend services
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Local
Matson plans to provide Rarotonga with a new fortnightly shipping service from New Zealand, the Samoas and Tonga.
PM discusses aid project with Chinese ambassador
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna met with the Chinese ambassador during the first of a series of bilateral discussions in Wellington during an evening meeting on Sunday.
420 pets treated for parasites
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Local
More than 400 pets were treated for parasites on the first day of a one-off programme by the Cook Islands Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals (CISPCA).
Theatre gets louder, sharper, clearer
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Local
“If you have to make a film, you must make it loud,” says Morrie Morrison, technician extraordinaire at Empire Cinemas in response to the new 2D and 3D technology.
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