National
Budget discussions start
Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Most cabinet ministers are in the country this week – as it is time to start seriously discussing the 2013-2014 Budget.
Film Raro to mentor locals
Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Local
International film crews start to descend on Rarotonga in a couple of weeks – but the focus will still be on the locals.
Questioning fishy funds
Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Local
The opposition is questioning why Aitutaki Fishing Club has received $300,000 worth of assistance from government.
Bella Kalolo back in Raro
Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Local
Soul funk diva Bella Kalolo returns to Rarotonga to share her soulful sounds over Easter weekend.
Blossom moves to town
Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Local
Fashion retail store Blossom has a new location and a new look, after a move from its store in Muri to new premises in the Banana Court.
Woman wrote off company car
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Crime
A young woman who wrote off her work car after taking it without permission from a company party was sentenced in court last week.
Telling Cook Islands stories
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Local
Forty local budding filmmakers are being taught the skills needed to tell the stories of Cook Islanders.
Fire drill!
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Local
New Rescue Fire Service recruits Tennessee Mataio (left) and Robert Akaruru display their fire fighting skills during a special ceremony at the Rescue Fire Service headquarters at Rarotonga Airport.
New iPads for Aitutaki school
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Local
Twenty iPads and two projectors have been donated to a local primary school by a German tourist.
Govt gives Samoa $10K
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Local
The government presented their promised donation of $10,000 to the Samoan community to help the victims of Cyclone Evan.
Reggae act plays at Rehab tonight
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Local
International reggae artist Spawnbreezie is performing in Rarotonga for the first time tonight.
FR on a mission for health
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Health
The Fitness Revolution gym in Nikao unveiled its new name and $20,000 worth of gym equipment as part of its commitment to getting Cook Islanders moving for healthier lifestyles.
Netbooks for Tongareva
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The island of Penrhyn greeted the Minister of Education, Teina Bishop, secretary of Education, Sharyn Paio and Education staff when they arrived in Penrhyn on Monday morning.
Better connections for visitors
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Technology
Visitors to the Cooks can now connect better to home as a prepaid card is now available preloaded with text, calling and data credit.
Super trawler Cooks-bound?
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Politics
One of the world’s largest super trawlers is predicted to be moving towards the Cooks from New Zealand but authorities here say it is not licensed to fish.
$1.3 million for airport upgrades
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands has received help from Europe to make the country’s airport runway safer.
Public lecture on 'dangerous' military plans for the Pacific
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Economy
An American professor will give a public lecture today about plans to militise the Pacific.
Accused 'accidentally' hit victim with chair
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on March 21 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who passed the following judgments: Turi Natini – was meant to appear on call-over after being charged with assaulting a female but did not show up to court.
Paua poached in protected area
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Environment
Inconsiderate thieves are ignoring the raui rules in Vaka Takitumu and pillaging dozens of paua (clams) in the protected lagoon area including those being cultivated in cages to rejuvenate the depleted stocks in Muri.
PM welcomes energy boost
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Environment
Prime Minister Henry Puna has welcomed the earmarking of $635 million for renewable energy development projects in the Pacific.
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