National
Old CISNOC building to be demolished
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The old Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee building in Taputapuatea is destined for demolition.
Views on tax sought
Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The government is conducting a review of the tax system and the public is invited to contribute this week.
BTIB launch new business software
Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is making it easier for small business owners to manage their finances by offering new computer software and training.
Roundtable on partnerships
Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Environment
Twelve of the Cooks’ development partners will gather in Rarotonga next week for annual roundtable discussions.
Tsunami watch swiftly cancelled
Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Local
A tsunami watch issued for the Cooks following a ‘colossal’ 8.0 magnitude earthquake in the Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands yesterday was cancelled just before 6pm.
Great day for fishing
Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Local
Donning their wet weather gear to go out fishing on a lousy day paid off for Captain Junior Ioapa (left) and Captain Irakau Williams of Marlin Queen Charters.
Waitangi Day commemorated
Wednesday 6 February 2013 | Published in Local
It’s not a holiday in Rarotonga but Waitangi Day will be commemorated today by the Aotearoa Society.
Mentors offer their support
Tuesday 5 February 2013 | Published in Economy
A free business mentoring programme that pairs experienced New Zealand business owners up with Cook Islands counterparts has been extended to Aitutaki for the first time.
Celebrate the harvest at inaugural festival
Tuesday 5 February 2013 | Published in Local
Celebrating the goodness of the land and all it provides is one of the key elements behind the ‘Te mou o te enua – celebrate the harvest festival’ on February 14 Valentine’s Day.
Puna clan reunites
Tuesday 5 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Over 140 descendants of Tuakeu and Tipoki Puna converged on Nikao Maori School for the Puna family reunion from December 27-January 6.
Renewable energy targets 'difficult'
Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Local
Businessman James Beer says government should be congratulated for leading the charge towards 100 percent renewable energy for the Cooks by 2020.
Matson to take up where Reef left off
Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Local
Reef Shipping has been taken over by American shipping company Matson but this will not affect its commitment to the Cook Islands community, says employee and ex-All Black Michael Jones.
Nukutere College leaders blessed
Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Local
Newly inducted Nukutere College prefects and students were challenged to think about what it is they want to do with their future and what it is they want to achieve at the school.
Saab overhaul on track
Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Local
Air Rarotonga Maintenance Manager Manase Pureau is pictured here with the Air Raro Saab 340 last week in the heavy maintenance dock at Nelson alongside an Air New Zealand Q300.
CI Maori course features in report
Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Education has released the latest report on just how well the students of the Cook Islands achieved in their examinations at the end of the year, particularly in the subject area of Cook Islands Maori.
Delay sparks fuel call
Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A setback in the shipping schedule to the Northern Group has left Manihiki with just enough diesel fuel to power the island for little more than four days, according to the Mayor, Ngamata Napara.
Teaching roles still available
Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
While most teaching positions have been filled across the Cook Islands there are still a number of positions vacant.
Air NZ awards finalist
Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Air New Zealand has been named a finalist in global awards which recognise sustainable tourism best practice.
Waste audit needed
Monday 4 February 2013 | Published in Environment
A country-wide waste audit is probably the most pressing task to undertake as part of the proposed national solid waste management strategy.
Akararangi'anga i te au imene a'tu
Saturday 2 February 2013 | Published in Culture
E nga mea ra ua te tu nei ia mua ia tatou e te au Taunga A’tu no te akao iakoe ki roto i ta tatou Mire A’tu o teia mataiti rua tauasini e taingauru ma toru.
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