National
Water cistern quenches community's thirst
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Environment
A Tuvalu village has been gifted with a cistern that can hold 700,000 litres of water.
Guilty plea by CI promoter
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Local
Auckland based Cook Islander and promoter of Cook Islands culture Jacob Samson has pleaded guilty to charges brought by the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs regarding grant applications for pokie money.
National college raises flag
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands flag was hoisted at Tereora College on Friday afternoon – an event believed to be the first in the national college’s history.
Titikaveka unites for health
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Health
The Titikaveka community took to the streets to support the Non-Communicable Diseases Awareness Week last Thursday.
Mangaia begins moringa project
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Enthusiastic moringa oleifera farmer Hugh Graham has spread the health benefits of the plant to the island of Mangaia last week where he ran workshops to help the islanders better understand how to farm it.
Shark bite!
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki Sharks supporters no doubt celebrated long into the weekend after their rugby league premier grade clipped the wings of the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles on Friday 34-32.
Kaope Xpress new face of Bunny's
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Local
Stepping in to Kaope Xpress takes you a world away from the street outside.
Local author proud of new book
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Local
Workers striking at the Avarua waterfront, standing up to the New Zealand government and supporting a demand for wage increases for Cook Islanders are all part of a new book by Howard Henry.
Brown back for documentary
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Local
Working for a Canadian television network has brought former CI News journalist Jason Brown back to the Cook Islands last week.
Tax break on books requested
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Economy
The public library has asked for a tax cut on imported books, saying the status quo is contributing to the dumbing down of Cook Islanders.
Cooks keep an eye on PNG mining
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Economy
An underwater mining company which has caused dispute while working in Papua New Guinea has indicate it is willing to provide the country with intellectual property rights.
Mining our business
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Vaine has worked extensively throughout the Pacific as a development economist.
Fish dumping causes concern
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Environment
The Marine Resources ministry will consider legislating against 100 per cent retention of one type of fish only if reports of fish dumping become more widespread.
Pacific Resort Aitutaki EarthCheck accredited
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Environment
Pacific Resort Aitutaki is doing its bit for the environment – the resort has recently been accredited to global environmental programme EarthCheck.
Tourists thank rescuers
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Local
The Australian tourist rescued from the waters of Arorangi is crediting Ports Authority staff for saving her life.
PM stays in NZ for golf tourney
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will remain behind in New Zealand this week while his cabinet ministers fly home after a meeting with the New Zealand government – to attend a golfing tournament.
Touch screen installed for visitors
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Local
An information touch-screen has been installed at Westpac bank in Avarua, and up to eight more are expected in coming months.
Multi-million dollar building to be sold
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Local
Avarua’s Bermuda House is set to change hands in coming weeks.
Time to get fit for netballers
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
The domestic netball season starts next month, and this is the perfect time to get fit and condition your body for the season.
Trainee doctors lend a hand
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Health
Rebecca Cobb and her fiance have just landed in Rarotonga but are already helping to promote healthy living in the country.
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