National
Partnership for Pacific nations
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
Fourteen Pacific island countries will be better supported after two major regional bodies joined hands.
Celebrating nursing in the Cooks
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
This week the Cook Islands Nurses Association marks International Nurses Week from May 5-12 to celebrate nurses and their achievements.
Creative Centre faces funding shortfall
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Creative Centre has missed out on long-term finding through the Social Impact Fund (SIF), and those involved with the centre say there is not enough money to cover their core operations.
Healthy living for the village
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Arorangi Seventh Day Adventist church is running a Healthy Living Programme for the local community this week.
New study centre for Mangaia
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A new study centre for university students has opened up in Mangaia, with plans for centres to open in other outer islands too.
Young man threatens to kill aunt
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace John Kenning presided over the High Court on May 2 and passed judgments on the following cases: Iete E Pukerua – is charged with threatening to kill.
Coastal mapping to find future flood risk
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Environment
An environmental engineer who has mapped parts of Rarotonga for coastal disaster risk says his data will be put to such uses as estimating the value of coastal infrastructure and property.
Pacific media ombudsman advances accountability
Tuesday 7 May 2013 | Published in Environment
News media across the region move into an era of advanced accountability with adoption last week of a concept for a Pacific Media Ombudsman.
Cooks boosts reputation in Australia
Monday 6 May 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism ‘it takes a village’ roadshow in Australia showcased a growing destination that is committed to developing opportunities for its “most important market”.
E-marketing help could target Cooks
Monday 6 May 2013 | Published in Economy
Tourism in the Cook Islands could receive a boost – but a regional tourism body has not yet decided who to award the extra support to.
New argument posed by lawyer
Monday 6 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace John Kenning presided over the High Court on May 2, and passed judgments on the following drink driving offences: Selwyn George Vuglar – pleaded guilty to driving with excess breath alcohol.
Man hit partner and baby
Monday 6 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A man who pleaded guilty to assaulting his partner and child was warned to stay off the booze by the sentencing justice of the peace.
Trespass parties may settle out of court
Monday 6 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The parties in a trespassing case have been given an opportunity to settle out of court before the judiciary will intervene.
Kia Ora chief: memories of Parekura
Monday 6 May 2013 | Published in Culture
Jaewynn McKay relocated permanently to Rarotonga from Wellington a year ago, setting up her own communications business.
Young offender on 24 hour curfew
Monday 6 May 2013 | Published in Local
A young repeat offender was bailed on the condition he spend the next two weeks in the company of his mother.
'Vaka jumping' case set for July
Monday 6 May 2013 | Published in Politics
A judge will hear Norman George’s ‘vaka jumping’ case in July, and parties must file all submissions in two weeks’ time.
Gay couples' rights need protecting
Monday 6 May 2013 | Published in Politics
Same-sex marriage is part of equality under the law, says human rights advocate Lynnsay Rongokea Francis.
Red Cross fundraiser tickets on sale today
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Local
Tickets for the Cook Islands Red Cross’s (CIRC) Charity Island Night Fundraiser are on sale at the markets today.
Markets go smoke-free for health
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Punanga Nui market is now a smoke-free zone.
Social impact fund recipients announced
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Health
Five community organisations have been successful in getting aid through the Social Impact Fund (SIF).
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