National
Mauke petitions against purse seining
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Environment
A petition begun circulating yesterday on the island of Mauke that hopes to persuade Prime Minister Henry Puna to stop purse seining in the Cook Islands.
Pacific flavour
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Environment
New Zealand’s celebrated chef Robert Oliver (in white) enjoys Cook Islands cuisine by the lagoon with locals, including Tua Pitman (right).
Fishing with Geoff Thomas
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Environment
A well-known name in the world of fishing was in the Cook Islands to film a segment for his television series this week.
Polynesian leaders to meet
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be attending the third annual Polynesia Leaders Group meeting, which commences tomorrow in Auckland.
Hospital upgrade on track
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Health
The upgrade at Rarotonga hospital is on track for completion in December.
Toddler wins Atiu baby show
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The island of Atiu held its baby show on August 15, with a total of 25 children entering the event.
Epati funeral plans drafted
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Local
Tentative plans have been drafted for paying final respects to Tonumaivao Navy Epati.
Photo booth captures memories at gala
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Local
The Nukutere College Gala saw hundreds of people capture the memory with a photo booth.
Epati honoured at Memorial Service
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Political leaders, public servants, and members of the public gathered yesterday to pay their respects to the late Navy Epati.
LA, Sydney flights to be reviewed
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The $13.6 million contracts to provide long-haul flights to Los Angeles and Sydney are under review by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM).
Taxis go green in the Cooks
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The new-look taxis in the Cooks are now much easier to spot - more than half of the fleet have been painted a vibrant green.
Young man pulled up on his attitude
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Crime
A young offender appearing for failing to attend community service has been jailed and told by a Justice of the Peace that his attitude problem needs to change.
Franklin to be sentenced
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Crime
The high-profile case of New Zealand ex-police officer Mark Franklin is due to come to a close with his sentencing on Thursday.
Drink driving 'miscalculation'
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on August 22 was presided over by Justices of the Peace Carmen Temata and Georgina Williams, who made the following judgements: Papaturua Maretapu – 23, of Tupapa, appeared in court on a charge of excess blood alcohol.
Whale spotting an exact science
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Environment
At least 20 whales have frolicked on the shores of the Cook Islands this month.
Pre-trial change of charges for accused
Tuesday 27 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Panama man Gene Hunter has had charges against him changed after his trial came close to adjournment on Monday.
George attends 1st FIFA meet
Tuesday 27 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Local lawyer and Atiu member of parliament Norman George made his first visit to FIFA Headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland as a member of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.
Special public service today
Tuesday 27 August 2013 | Published in Local
A government-led memorial service will be held today for Tonumaivao Navy Epati.
Picton Castle farewells the Cooks
Tuesday 27 August 2013 | Published in Local
After many months in the Cook Islands, The Barque Picton Castle sails from Avatiu Harbour today, bound for Tall Ship festivals in Australia and New Zealand while flying the Cook Islands flag.
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