National
Arrest threat to journalist
Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Politics
The arrival of investigative journalist Nicky Hager and his upcoming talk on the Cook Islands as a tax haven has upset the financial services industry, to the point of making veiled threats to arrest him.
Repeat court order not followed
Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Crime
A court order for a man accused of common assault to obtain a psychiatric report before entering a plea, had not been followed last week.
Govt explores fisheries quotas
Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Culture
Cook Islands delegates have returned from Napier where they were hosted by the Ngati Kahungunu Iwi to investigate opportunities to strengthen ties with the Maori.
Local talent on travel show
Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Local
Australian television travel show, The Travel Bug, which attracts a viewing audience of more than 10,000 viewers in Australia every Saturday, is in the country to showcase the Cook Islands like never before.
Photography exhibition to open
Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Local
A two-week photography and print media exhibition will open tomorrow at the Cook Islands National Museum in Maraerenga.
French language teaching to return
Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Local
If French honorary consul Nathalie Rossette-Cazel hopes are realised, Rarotonga will soon be the recipient of a dedicated French language teacher.
Dinner gives Esther Honey a hand
Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Local
A pot luck BBQ dinner fundraiser to provide cash injection for the Esther Honey Foundation was held on Saturday night at the NZ High Commission residence with the help of the Rarotonga Hash Harriers, Hussies and Hoffspring.
Doubts for Muri stink theory
Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Health
Several local human and animal health officials aren’t entirely convinced with a farmer’s explanation for a foul odour emanating from his poultry operation.
Foreign affairs officer wanted
Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Health
The ministry of foreign affairs is looking for worldly individual to help advance the national interests of the Cook Islands and boost the global profile of the country.
National colours!
Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Pukapuka women (from left) Alenga, Marua, Parerima and Taulia pose in their tere party dresses after church on Sunday.
Rakahanga keeps in touch
Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Senior students at Rakuraku School on the northern group island of Rakahanga are learning to be news reporters. Bazza Ross is school principal and sole teacher of the 26 students from early childhood education to year 13 students.
Hager talks tax havens
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Economy
New Zealand investigative journalist Nicky Hager is in the Cook Islands this week to present some of his findings from leaked tax haven documents.
The beauty of Cook Islands pearls
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Pyramid Studios is a shop in Ellsworth, England, which sells Cook Island Pearls.
Fiji man must stay in Cooks
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Crime
A Fijian national charged with theft as a servant has been prevented by the courts from leaving the Cook Islands as there are fears he may abscond.
JP: women not punching bags
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Crime
In dealing with two separate assault on female cases in court last Thursday, Justice of the Peace Tui Short sent a timely reminder to men that their women are not punching bags.
Nominate for Woman of the Year
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Business Professional Women’s Association Woman of the Year Award will be held in mid-July.
Comfort from Hope, Canada
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Local
Pauline and Chris Brion live in Hope - a small country town east of Vancouver, Canada.
Yoga; flexibility
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Health
How many times last week did someone say to you, slow down, relax, chill out, calm down, stop worrying, don’t stress, it will be okay? Or how many times last week did someone’s words, actions or mere presence trigger you into reacting in anger, frustration or a less than calm manner? Most of the time we deal with things by brushing them off or blaming the other person, often telling ourselves that it/they don’t matter when in reality there is a twinge in our heart and a pull on our hurt-strings.
License fee increase on dangerous goods
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Politics
The government has brought in higher fees for Dangerous Goods licenses.
Water safety team elected
Saturday 22 June 2013 | Published in Local
A committee to oversee water safety in the Cook Islands was elected on Thursday.
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