National
Money back for old fridges
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Three new energy saving projects were announced yesterday which will help reduce energy waste and cost at the airport, the market, and the home.
Waterworks progresses through town
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The $2.5 million Asian Development Bank funded ‘project city’ water network upgrade through Te Au O Tonga is progressing at a rapid rate with most of the upgrade on the main road near complete.
Pokoinu meeting to discuss fires
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Nikao residents are once again on edge after another house fire in the village.
'Nikao is burning'
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Politics
“Nikao is burning – but for reason unknown,” said the fire-stricken area’s member of parliament.
TAU to address affordability
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Te Aponga Uira may have to incorporate paying for uneconomical power lines into their core costs as the demand for this service exceeds the amount budgeted.
Three's a team
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The two female members of parliament were joined by a third on Monday, which they are happy about – especially as they are all on the same political side.
Legislative database to be set up
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Parliamentary Services is in the preliminary stages of establishing a Cook Islands statute database.
Any life in the budget?
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Is there any life left in the budget to develop agriculture in Mangaia, asked Oneroa MP Winton Pickering during parliamentary question time on Monday afternoon.
24 months for breaking window
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court has ordered that Amosa Koiatu be placed on probation for 24 months for causing willful damage to property and breaching community service orders.
Defendants seek legal counsel
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Ponatu Ua, who is charged with burglary, receiving and contempt of court, has had his case adjourned until 14 March.
Three breach probation
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Three people were fined for breaching conditions of their probation orders.
Man sentenced for damage
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Mark Buchanan was required to pay for damages to a car parked outside an Avarua bar last month, after appearing in court last Thursday.
Manihiki snap wins competition
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Environment
Capturing the daily life on the northern group island of Manihiki and its natural beauty saw Ella Napara win the second edition of the Cook Islands News summer photo competition sponsored this year by The Computer Man.
Talley's advises on purse seining
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Environment
New Zealand fishing company Talley’s are in the Cooks to advise the government on developing the country’s purse seining industry.
Fire in Nikao on Monday
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Local
Fire-fighters work to bring a Nikao house fire under control early on Monday morning.
Atiu MP talks of mayoral misbehavior
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Bad behaviour by outer island mayors was highlighted during parliamentary debate on the Outer Island Governance Bill.
Despair on Enuamanu
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
There is “despair, sadness and disappointment” with the lack of government attention to Atiu, said Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George during parliamentary question time on Monday.
Myna eradication continues on Atiu
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Around 2000 myna birds have been eradicated on Atiu since the start of the breeding season last August.
New MP sworn in
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The country’s newest member of parliament was sworn in by ceremony yesterday afternoon.
'Bombarded by accusations'
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Agriculture Minister Nandi Glassie was annoyed to switch on the radio last Wednesday morning on his drive to work to hear he was being lambasted by Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George.
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