National
Depopulation reduces roll
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The principal of Avatea School says a drop in the school roll can be attributed to depopulation.
Tamarua goes to the polls
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Tamarua goes to the polls today – and it is predicted to be a close race.
Action on safety strategy pushed
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Economy
If the first water safety meeting was about assignment, the second meeting held yesterday was all about action.
Heading back to class
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local
Grade one pupils of St Joseph’s Primary School Tuaana Mitchell, Paula Manlangit and Emma Papalii were all thrilled to be back in the classroom and learning yesterday.
New TDs not likely to form cyclones
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari says his staff is monitoring two tropical depressions (TDs) in the Pacific, amid residents’ fears another cyclone is on the way.
Long term plans for airports
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local
Future developments of Rarotonga and Aitutaki’s airports will be more organised thanks to a master plan being tendered by the airport authority.
Flying visit from aviation director
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands director of aviation John Jones is impressed with the high standard of aviation service in the Cooks.
Apii Te Uki Ou ready to roll
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou was bustling with students keen to start their first day back at school yesterday.
Swept up at Nikao Maori
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local
If the first day of school is any indicator of productivity, then most of the students at Apii Nikao Maori look set for a big year.
St Joseph's school back on track
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Local
It was straight back in to reading and writing on the first day of school at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Tutakimoa on Monday.
Uma Shipping not subsidised
Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The director of the country’s newest shipping service has quashed any rumour it is receiving government subsidies.
Garry on...
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Local
Thrill seekers including surfers and kite boarders grabbed their gear and headed for the water, on Saturday afternoon, to make the most of the moderate waves and high winds generated by the remains of Cyclone Garry.
Cyclone fizzles out
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Local
Fallen fruit, broken branches, and a few trees which blew over, were about the only damage visible after Cyclone Garry swept past Aitutaki at the weekend.
IT learning in Mangaia
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Local
Encouraging the older members of the community to embrace new communication technologies was the aim of a workshop that was held in Mangaia two weeks ago.
Seeing double
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Local
A number of twins – even a set of triplets – attended a special gathering to acknowledge sets of siblings on January 20.
By-election tomorrow
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Politics
Mangaia’s brush with Cyclone Garry won’t get in the way of the Tamarua by-election which takes place tomorrow.
PNG signs up for O3b
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Technology
Hot on the heels of the American Samoa service announcement last week, O3b has announced a deal with Digicel Papua New Guinea.
American phone scam affects Cooks
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Technology
A phone company in the United States put a temporary block on calls to the Cook Islands after customers were being duped by a phone scam.
Only Pacific country with jubilee book
Monday 28 January 2013 | Published in Culture
The national library intends to expand its Pacific collection this year – and the staff encourage locals and visitors to make use of its services.
Cooks' experiences beamed into Aussie living rooms
Saturday 26 January 2013 | Published in Economy
Four crew members from an Australian primetime television lifestyle show were in the country last week to make a programme about the Cooks.
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