National

Pension portability improved

Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Politics

The New Zealand government has announced a new policy to improve pension portability for New Zealanders looking to retire in the Cook Islands.

Politics

Squid a potential new fishery

Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Economy

Fresh diamondback squids may be the latest on our culinary menus after successful fishing trails were carried out in Aitutaki.

Economy

Youth day focuses on migration

Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Crime

Migrating Cook Islands youth, community involvement and volunteerism are the themes for this year’s International Youth Day taking place on Monday, August 12.

Crime

Ngatiarua champs!

Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Culture

Culture

Purse seine device found on Manuae

Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Environment

A device from a large purse seine vessel that is not licenced to fish in the Cooks wound up on the shores of Manuae.

Environment

Research team surveys reefs

Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Environment

The research team currently surveying some of the southern Cook Islands coral reefs polished up on their skills in Aitutaki early into the voyage.

Environment

EU describes purse seine fleet

Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Local

An agreement being worked out between government and the European Union could see four purse seiners with a combined gross tonnage of 6500 tonnes fishing in the country’s waters.

Local

Youth representative wanted

Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Local

A young representative of the Cook Islands is invited to attend the 8th UNESCO Youth Forum starting October 29, as part of the 37th Session of the UNESCO General Conference, to be held in Paris, France.

Local

QR inauguration today

Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Local

All systems are go for today’s grand inauguration ceremony for Queen’s Representative designate Tom Marsters.

Local

More options for tertiary study

Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI), under the Ministry of Education with New Zealand Aid Programme support, is increasing the range of tertiary options in the Cook Islands.

Local

Mauke celebrates Te Maeva Nui

Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

There is only a small population on Mauke Island, but it didn’t deter everyone from enjoying their float parade to start off Te Maeva Nui celebrations on the island.

Outer Islands

Planting perfection

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Local

Sir Frederick Goodwin made sure he would busy upon the official end of his fourth and final term as the Queen’s Representative.

Local

Sir Frederick Goodwin reflects

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Local

To prepare for life after holding the highest level of office in the Cook Islands, Sir Frederick Goodwin planted a patch of paw paws.

Local

Empowering women, one at a time

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Local

The community should create a safe environment for women in order for them to be able to seek justice.

Local

Kwai waits for more cargo

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Local

Hawaiian shipping vessel Kwai will be at Avatiu Harbour until tomorrow, awaiting more cargo.

Local

Petition for anti-corruption body

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Politics

Rarotongan businessman Tata Crocombe has started an online petition to urge government to establish an anti-corruption commission.

Politics

Hundreds expected for QR induction

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Politics

Five hundred people have been invited to witness the inauguration of Tom Marsters as the Queen’s Representative at the National Auditorium tomorrow.

Politics

Ute and ura pau come alive

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Economy

Live props and typical Aitutaki antics made for a lively night of ute singing and drum dancing at the Orongo Centre on Tuesday night.

Economy

Ministry apologises to kapa haka group

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Culture

The Ministry of Cultural Development has extended an apology to the Amokura kapa haka group that visited during Te Maeva Nui.

Culture

Kua keukeu, kua maeva a Araura

Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Culture

Aitutaki correspondent Teva Simiona shares the joy and atmosphere of the Aitutaki constitution celebration which started on the island on Sunday evening with the traditional hymn (imene tuki) and choir.

Culture


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