National
Careful growth and human dignity
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Development economist Vaine Wichman has worked extensively throughout the Pacific and Cook Islands as a development economist.
Car driver denied bail
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The young man behind the wheel of a fatal crash that killed three teenage boys was in court Thursday requesting bail while he awaits his trial.
Rape accused let out on bail
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Crime
An Aitutaki businessman charged with rape was released on bail yesterday for an unrelated charge of discharging a firearm.
Bacteria levels in streams a concern
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Environment
The annual water quality report is indicating mixed results for Rarotonga’s lagoon and streams, highlighting the need for more work to improve ecosystem health.
Composting made easy
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Environment
A stack of old tyres is all you need to make a compost bin, as demonstrated by a volunteer at Lagoon Day yesterday.
We've got twelve months
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Local
The Ikaroa-Rawhiti bi-election shows that politically Maori are at a roundabout.
Elephants coming to Raro?
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Local
A couple of elephants could soon be romping around a field in Rarotonga.
Lagoon Day kicks off
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Punanga Nui market was bustling with hundreds of young marine park ambassadors yesterday – and more than 6000 fish.
Deep-sea mining effects unknown
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Deep-sea mining is unchartered territory that needs investigation before anyone is given a license to mine, said Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) marine park project manager.
Carter celebrates
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Local
‘Step up’ was one of the final messages by New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter at his farewell social gathering at Ngatipa on Wednesday.
Bishop defends boat deal
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Local
Minister of Marine Resources Teina Bishop is defending his personal dealings with a Chinese fishing company, amidst allegations of corruption, saying the country benefited financially.
Tini uses skills in new role
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Local
Ombudsman Tearoa Tini finds that his current role is very similar to his former role as police officer.
Fridge subsidy for Aitutaki
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki residents will be trading their old fridges for more energy-efficient models from today.
Community projects for Mitiaro
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Economic projects for Mitiaro were a key topic of a meeting conducted at the Mitiaro Hostel on Tuesday and its purpose was twofold.
August sitting
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Politics
The 47th session of The Cook Islands Parliament is schedule to resume next month.
Improving parliamentary practices
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Politics
An MP and an employee of Parliament recently returned from England where they attended a parliamentary workshop and seminar.
Prowler scares young girl
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Twenty-three year old Robert Simona Naku was convicted and fined last Thursday for being unlawfully found on a neighbour’s property in Tupapa in May.
Animal waste a coral-killer
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Animal waste can mean bad news for the coral reef.
Gearing up for Lagoon Day
Thursday 18 July 2013 | Published in Environment
‘Biodegradable’ is the word of the day for Lagoon Day 2013.
Pearls of wisdom ignored
Thursday 18 July 2013 | Published in Local
Concerns have been raised about the survival of the pearl industry, following reports that recent advice from NZ dairy giant Fonterra has been ignored.
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