National

$6.5m injection for tourism

Thursday 4 July 2013 | Published in Economy

An extra $6.5 million in aid funding from New Zealand will see the country’s tourism sector, and economy go to a whole new level.

Economy

Smell an issue: MP

Thursday 4 July 2013 | Published in Economy

Ngatangiia MP Atatoa Herman has weighed in on the issue of a foul smell radiating from a poultry farm located in Muri.

Economy

Water safety info for tourists

Thursday 4 July 2013 | Published in Economy

Thousands of brochures with information about water safety are being distributed to tourist accommodation sites on Rarotonga.

Economy

No defence force

Thursday 4 July 2013 | Published in Local

The NZ Defence Force will not be part of this year’s much anticipated Careers Expo taking place on July 25.

Local

Trial by jury requested

Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Crime

The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro on June 27, who passed the following judgements: Matui Valu - was to enter no plea to two counts of cannabis, seeds and utensil charges, but after his defence counsel Norman George sought a further adjournment, a challenge was mounted by Crown prosecutor Tuaine Manavaroa.

Crime

Accused misses court

Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Crime

Pukerua was to appear on June 27 to enter a plea in relation to a threaten-to-kill charge but was a no show, which is not the first time it had happened.

Crime

Ui Ariki Day on the horizon

Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Culture

Ui Ariki and Aronga Mana from the outer islands have begun to arrive on Rarotonga for the Ui Ariki Day celebrations this Friday.

Culture

Legislation leaves lingering smell

Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Environment

A grey zone in legislation is preventing the government from dealing with a foul smell from a poultry farm in Muri.

Environment

Most fishing vessels receiving subsidies

Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Local

Nearly all local and foreign vessels fishing in Cook Islands waters have received subsidies from their respective governments at some point in time.

Local

Mystery man's indentity revealed

Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Local

Raimaati Tera, who garnered a lot of attention when being returned to the Cook Islands from Australia, has convictions for violent crimes throughout Australasia.

Local

Girl Guides farewell their patroness

Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Local

The Sinai hall was filled with song, laughter and gratitude as the Girl Guides said farewell to their patroness Lady Ina Goodwin on Monday night.

Local

Health conference next week

Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Health

With the annual Cook Islands health conference only a week away, the event programme has been receiving its finishing touches.

Health

Cargo boats to deliver supplies to outer islands

Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Two locally-owned shipping vessels with full loads of cargo are preparing to leave Rarotonga for the outer islands within the next few days.

Outer Islands

Pa Enua focus for netball competition

Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Pa Enua netball clubs and representatives on Rarotonga are being encouraged to join the netball family and take up the challenge by being part of the inaugural Cook Islands National Age Group Championships.

Outer Islands

Picton Castle returns early

Tuesday 2 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands

Predicted strong winds brought the Cook Islands-flagged ship Picton Castle back to Rarotonga sooner than expected.

Outer Islands

Oceania 21 more inclusive: PM

Tuesday 2 July 2013 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna says he’s supportive of the Oceania 21 concept to promote the Pacific’s environmental concerns because it cuts across political boundaries.

Politics

Officials discuss Muri smell

Tuesday 2 July 2013 | Published in Economy

Government officials from a number of ministries met last week to discuss a cross-government approach in addressing the ongoing issue of a bad smell emanating from the Muri area.

Economy