National
Serving up options
Thursday 27 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Food and Beverage students were the smiling picture of hospitality as they displayed their skills at the official launch of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute yesterday.
Cabinet approves law changes
Thursday 27 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Cabinet met yesterday to put recent law changes to the duty and customs charges of certain products into force, said Finance Minister Mark Brown.
PM attends meeting in Paris
Thursday 27 June 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna is in France this week under the sponsorship of the New Caledonian government to present the results of an ocean sustainability conference and attend meetings with French government officials.
Tertiary institute opens its doors
Thursday 27 June 2013 | Published in Local
A new strategy for tertiary education was launched yesterday at the official opening of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI).
Picton Castle reaches Nassau
Thursday 27 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Cook Islands-flagged sailing ship Picton Castle is currently on a voyage to islands in the northern group.
Toa project approved
Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Local
The National Environment Service (NES) has approved Toa Petroleum’s new swipe-card facility after most of the construction was completed without a permit.
Girl's Brigade anniversary milestones
Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Local
Girls’ Brigade companies around the world celebrated the 120th anniversary of the Girls’ Brigade movement since its establishment in Sandymount, Ireland in 1893.
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.
Court reminded of dress code
Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short on June 20, who passed the following judgements: Wilfred Dauvois - at the request of the prosecution, was remanded back into custody after having his case adjourned to June 27.
Workshop addresses climate change challenges
Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Environment
The first of a two-day workshop to help stakeholders in the fisheries and aquaculture industry was held yesterday.
'Bluff to frighten me out of speaking'
Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Local
Fifty-four-year-old Nicky Hager is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated investigative journalists.
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.
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