National
Economic growth rests on tourism
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Prospects for economic growth in the coming year will rely on tourism growth, said finance minister Mark Brown on Wednesday.
Call for eco-friendly vendors
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Punanga Nui market is going green for Lagoon Day.
Barbs traded in first day of parliament yesterday
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Parliamentarians traded barbs as Speaker of the House Niki Rattle delivered her opening statements for the 47th session of parliament Tuesday.
Lawyer claims 'mistaken identity' in punch
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Tauei Solomon presided over the High Court on May 30 and passed judgements on the following cases: Tuta Tutai Amiri – Appeared on charges of assault of a female and child, and willful damage.
6000 fish for lagoon day
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Lagoon Day organisers are asking young people to create fish shapes to display at Punanga Nui market, with a goal of 6000 fish.
National Environment Week is here
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Environment
This is National Environment Week, and the National Environment Service (NES) has its sights on protecting the coastline.
Cook Islanders board Tiare Taporo
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Local
Two Cook Islanders have flown to Canada in preparation for Tiare Taporo’s voyage to Rarotonga.
Donations by the truckload
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
In an expression of Cook Islands culture, members of the Atiu community on Rarotonga gathered truckloads of food to donate to the Pukapuka community on Monday.
Food donated to Pukapuka community
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The people of Enuamanu epitomised the traditional customs of gift giving on Monday when they donated truckloads of food to the Pukapuka community.
Mortgagee sale increase challenged
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Politics
TEENUI-MAPUMAI MP Norman George said 18 properties currently up for sale are classified as mortgagee sales.
Bill to allow online company set up
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna formally requested the second reading of the companies amendment bill in parliament on Tuesday.
Party leaders go head to head
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna went head to head with the leader of the opposition in the first day of parliament yesterday.
Parliament resumes to pass the budget
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Government’s annual budget, health and insurance will all be on the order paper and up for debate when parliament resumes sitting today.
Minister Heather's powers curbed?
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Politics
The Opposition party is calling for an explanation from Prime Minister Henry Puna and his government in regards to the conduct of Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) minister Teariki Heather.
Delegates attend mining conferences
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Two Cook Islands delegates attended two mining-related conferences last month in Sydney.
Teachers' pay to be 'realistic'
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Teachers will be the major beneficiaries of the extra money being allocated to the education ministry in the 2013-14 budget to be tabled tomorrow.
Charge for plastic bags tomorrow
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Environment
CITC shoppers will be charged for plastic bags tomorrow to support Lagoon Day.
Tired of Sky Pacific repeats
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Local
I have been trying to contact Sky Pacific a few times to make inquiries about their repeated programmes without response.
Nukuroa Ariki receives Queen's award
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Local
In front of a large group of family, Te Maeu O Te Rangi Teikamata Ariki Mii Tungane Upokoati O’Bryan stood humbly to receive her Queen’s Honour medal from Queen’s Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin at Government House on Monday.
Education courses prove popular
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Education’s continuing education courses are proving very popular.
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