National
Port building unaffected by delay
Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Economy
The construction of a new building designed to cater for domestic and inter-island shipping cargo could be delayed because of issues with the cladding.
Mataiapo reinstated
Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Culture
Takitumu paramount chief Pa Ariki is reinstating Kiriau Turepu as Maoate Mataiapo.
Fill being carted
Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Environment
More of the material dredged from the Avatiu port will be relocated to the reclaimed land in Avarua beginning today.
Cooks won't be world's guinea pig
Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands has been offered the chance to test out a new clean energy technology that uses potential energy in water to create electricity.
Landscaping proposed at western end of port
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Economy
The Ports Authority is evaluating submissions for a landscaping project at the western end of the Avatiu port.
THE YEAR THAT WAS COURT
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Crime
Four Aitutaki men landed themselves in hot water over the theft of a pig carcass from a cricket team.
Intakes above half capacity
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Environment
Healthy bursts of rain over the Christmas and new year period have helped restore all 12 intakes to above 50 per cent of their water pressure capacities.
Residents respond to religion
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Local
The question on religion in the 2011 census was not compulsory.
Achieve your new year resolution
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Local
If your new year resolution was to learn a new skill, flick through the Ministry of Education’s continuing education prospectus and enrol in a course ranging from creative writing to motorbike maintenance.
Calling twins and triplets
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Local
An event uniting a special group of people is bound to have residents seeing double – or triple.
THE NEWS THAT WAS 2012
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Local
January 14: Missing skipper on sex charges The missing skipper of the yacht Bonny, David Peppiatt, is due to be appearing in court on 26 sex-related charges, including rape and unlawful sexual conduct.
1st new year baby
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Health
Rarotonga’s first New Year baby took her sweet time coming into the world.
Drop in fishing activity
Monday 7 January 2013 | Published in Local
There has been a slight decrease in households engaging in fishing activity in the Cooks, according to information collated over the past two census counts.
The Avarua reef . . . a major 'junkyard'
Monday 7 January 2013 | Published in Local
The tragic death of Stanley Heather Senior while trying to save family members on the “Agnes Bell” during the Hurricane of 18 December 1883, brings to mind the greatest maritime tragedy ever recorded in the waters of the Cook Islands.
Lack of staff contracts a worry
Monday 7 January 2013 | Published in Politics
A number of audits of government agencies have found the absence of contracts between employers and employees.
The year in...politics
Monday 7 January 2013 | Published in Politics
January To start the year on a high note, a two-day meeting was held in Rarotonga between Cook Islands government and officials from its development partners in New Zealand, Australia, China, India, the European Union and the Pacific.
Matson takes on Reef Pacific service
Monday 7 January 2013 | Published in Economy
Matson, a leading US carrier in the Pacific, announced that it has started operations of the primary assets formerly owned by Reef Shipping.
Average income $15,000 says 2011 census
Monday 7 January 2013 | Published in Economy
The average annual income of all Cook Islands residents was $15,028 – according to the 2011 census.
Over 6000 bikes on roads
Monday 7 January 2013 | Published in Local
The motorbike is the predominant form of transportation in the Cooks, according to the 2011 census.
Lots of turtles but few nests
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Environment
The Aitutaki expedition being conducted by the Cook Islands Turtle Project (CITP), has revealed a mixed message for the island’s revered sea turtles.
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