National
PM has 7 questions left to answer
Thursday 20 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have eight questions on shipping and renewable energy left over from the parliamentary order paper that must be answered to the public.
Doomsday questioned
Thursday 20 December 2012 | Published in Economy
A comet crashing into Earth or a super volcano erupting – tomorrow could bring a large global catastrophe. But Cook Islanders certainly aren’t buying it.
New warning signs
Thursday 20 December 2012 | Published in Local
New warning signs will be erected at the Avaavaroa passage where two visitors drowned on Tuesday, December 11.
Island gets 4.5 tonnes of 'food and love'
Thursday 20 December 2012 | Published in Local
The Assembly of God congregation are doing their bit to make sure everyone on the island will have a happy Christmas – by giving out 500 food hampers to those in need.
Comfort and cheer from carols
Thursday 20 December 2012 | Published in Health
Led by Santa Claus – 30 carol singers from the Hospital Comforts group, Girls Brigade companies and members of the general public spread the Christmas cheer and lifted spirits at the Rarotonga hospital on Tuesday night.
Half-term list 'ghoulish' says opposition
Thursday 20 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The government has paid for a list of its half-term record of achievements to be published in the media – which the opposition calls “political gibberish”.
Tender 'illegal' says opposition
Thursday 20 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The Opposition intends to call for a commission of inquiry into a Cabinet decision it believes was illegal.
Tourism visit to Atiu a resounding success
Wednesday 19 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
It was a plane full of smiling faces that departed Atiu on a recent Friday afternoon, after a whirlwind day trip that provided just a taste of what Atiu has to offer.
Fires speed up housing review
Wednesday 19 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is accelerating a review of the role it plays with housing as a result of the fires to three government units in Nikao.
Senior graduates surf the web
Wednesday 19 December 2012 | Published in Technology
Kopu Tumutoa (left), Turua Peter (centre) and Ruhau Tamahunu are three of the latest computer whizzes in the Cook Islands.
$2.4m tax on shareholder's dividend
Wednesday 19 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The unexpected windfall of $2.4 million in withholding tax was not from an errant taxpayer – rather from a business that paid out a dividend to an overseas shareholder.
Accommodators to provide water safety advice
Wednesday 19 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council encourages accommodation providers to display swimming safety messages and dispense advice to guests to help prevent visitors from drowning in Cook Islands’ deceptively safe waters.
Volleyball quickens
Wednesday 19 December 2012 | Published in Crime
Volleyball will continue in the New Year with the start of the beach volleyball season on January 19 at the beach courts at Nikao next to the National Tennis Centre opposite the Social Centre.
Queen of Hearts show comes to town
Wednesday 19 December 2012 | Published in Culture
Wild laughter and lots of fun are what the audience can expect from this Friday’s Queen of Hearts show presented by the Staircase Restaurant and Bar in Taputapuatea.
Cyclone Evan won't affect Cook Islands
Wednesday 19 December 2012 | Published in Local
Cold water may have swimmers shivering but thankful – the Cooks won’t be affected by a cyclone until the water temperature reaches at least 27 degrees Celsius.
Maybe Christmas is what we need
Wednesday 19 December 2012 | Published in Local
If you’re finding it hard to get into the Christmas spirit – if the recent drownings in the passage and the fires and Cyclone Evan and the Connecticut shootings are getting you down – I don’t blame you.
New 'extremers' celebrate fitness
Wednesday 19 December 2012 | Published in Local
The sixth edition of the Extreme Fitness group workout programme has wrapped up with 20 fit and energised members known as ‘extremers’.
New 7s world series process
Wednesday 19 December 2012 | Published in Local
A revised core team qualification process for the HSBC Sevens World Series 2012-13 season has been implemented.
Family reunion season begins
Wednesday 19 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Learning the family history and relaxing with dance are two key ingredients to the Roitoa and Tuia family reunion that ends today.
Villas phosphate free
Tuesday 18 December 2012 | Published in Environment
The Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas have taken the steps needed to become phosphate free.
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