National
No such thing as a free lunch
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Back in time I remember bartering hard to swap my humble bread and butter sandwich with the school kids across the fence at Nikao Maori for their milk biscuit handouts. Sad to say my lunch never appealed to them – they swapped with other delicious lunches at the time.
George: Do some liquor imports get preferential treatment?
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Crime
During the debate of the Customs Tariff Amendment Bill yesterday, Teenui-Mapumai member Norman George asked customs minister Mark Brown why some businesses had received preferential rates or exemptions on paying liquor import levies.
Rest caps 'tough year' for Coffin
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Culture
Relaxing in Rarotonga has been the perfect tonic for television presenter and former Silver Fern Jenny-May Coffin after a year of immersing herself in the Maori language.
Making a merry Christmas!
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Local
Dressed up for Christmas in the Market – Georgia Short (left) and sister Jaime (right) with Jaime’s children Dylan (centre left) and Mila (right) celebrate the festive season on Wednesday night. 12120626
Trade days build Cooks' contacts
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Local tourism operators this week met with international buyers to showcase the Cooks at the Kia Orana Cook Islands trade days.
Free cash for Aussie visitors
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Economy
All Australians flying to the Cook Islands over the next six months will be given $100 cash – no strings attached.
Travel agents ask if Cooks' fishing is sustainable
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The island’s fishing charters were well represented at the annual Kia Orana Cook Islands trade days.
CI votes for climate change education
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Environment
At the end of the first week of United Nations climate change negotiations in Qatar, Cook Islands voted to adopt an eight year plan to improve public awareness on the pressing environmental issue.
Loss and damage a priority for Cooks
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands is working on an agreed text to address future loss and damages from the impacts of climate change.
Smooth sailing for Tiare Moana
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Local
The country’s newest service vessel Tiare Moana arrived two days ahead of schedule into Avarua Harbour on Tuesday evening.
Minister denies shipping secrecy
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Local
Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George asked minister of transport Tom Marsters to come clean on secrecy behind shipping licences during parliamentary question time yesterday.
Pair receive belated Queen's honours
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Local
A community servant and a former teacher have received their Queen’s Birthday honours.
Ship must carry cargo – but refused gas
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Transport minister Tom Marsters confirmed that all three of the country’s internationally licensed freight service vessels must accept cargo from any person or business that wants to use the service.
Aitutaki's splendour on show
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Araura Enua shone in all its splendour on Tuesday for the second Motu to Motu oe vaka teams race.
Public appeal to help fire victims
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Politics
A five-day fundraising appeal to help four families recover from fires that burned down their homes in Nikao begins tomorrow.
Young achievers thrive at MFEM
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Three young accounting and economic trainees are proving their value to the finance ministry as part of its young achievers programme.
New role for performance specialist
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The Commonwealth Secretariat is supporting initiatives to raise performance in the Cook Islands public service.
Businesswomen lack mentors
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Women in businesses throughout the Pacific islands are not being given enough mentoring, according to a conference held in Fiji last month.
No deadline for fishing vaka
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Master carver Mike Tavioni is disappointed but satisfied with the vaka building workshop he ran for 11 students over the last two weeks.
Market focus Environment
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Environment
Students from Apii Rutaki are hoping their environmentally-focused products will be a hit with members of the public tomorrow (Friday).
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