National

Food imports highlight agriculture opportunities

Saturday 3 August 2013 | Published in Local

Data provided by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) highlights potential areas for food import substitution – a frequently cited goal of agriculture ministry policy makers.

Local

Exciting opportunity for Omoka School

Saturday 3 August 2013 | Published in Local

Students at Omoka School have benefitted from a number of new programmes and donations received this year, and also have the opportunity to win an academic prize donated by Telecom Cook Islands.

Local

Consultation crucial for solar project

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Environment

Members of the Pukapuka community are looking forward to having more solar power in the future, but leaders are emphasising the community needs to have the final say.

Environment

ADB funds solar project

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Environment

The Cook Islands will receive the largest portion of a solar scheme in the Pacific by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Environment

From a seedling to a profit-laden tree

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Local

It started with the desire to do something different – and now a family crafts business has taken on a life of its own.

Local

BCI provides help for Are Pa Metua

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Local

Are Pa Metua has received close to $2000 thanks to the Bank of Cook Islands (BCI).

Local

Preventing violence in the Cooks

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Health

Interpersonal violence prevention in the Cooks was the topic of a meeting of representatives from 10 stakeholder offices on July 31.

Health

Youthful strength at college 7s

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Loads of youthful energy was exerted at Tupapa field where Rarotonga college students have been for the past two days taking part in the CIPS under 15 and under 17 college sevens tournament.

Outer Islands

Details sought in super fund case

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Crime

Preliminary details of the superannuation case remain to be worked out before it can be heard before the High Court next month.

Crime

Thief sentenced to 6 months in prison

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Crime

A tough sentence was handed down on Wednesday to a young man who stole from tourists.

Crime

Ki mua Vaka Puaikura!

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Culture

Stunning Vaka Puaikura mapu led the way in the district’s outstanding ura pau (drum dance) performance at the first night of the Te Maeva Nui cultural shows on Wednesday night.

Culture

Mapu lead Maeva Nui performances

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Culture

Cook Islands youth led the way on the Te Maeva Nui stage on Wednesday night where mapu dancers put on vibrant and passionate performances in the first night of the annual cultural show.

Culture

Magic times in Manihiki

Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Culture

Traditional sports and loads of antics made for a fun filled day on the island of Manihiki on Wednesday.

Culture

Festive vibe at trade days

Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Economy

Even the rainy conditions couldn’t keep the locals and tourists from visiting the opening of the BCI Trade Days at the National Auditorium yesterday.

Economy

Aotearoa ambassadors

Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Culture

An electrifying kapa haka performance was led by Te Amokura’s Awatea Pokai (front) at the National Auditorium as part of the BCI trade days yesterday.

Culture