National
Nuku story-telling and theatrics
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Last Friday’s biblical pageant known as the Nuku drew together the community to commemorate the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands.
A great mariner laid to rest
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Master mariner Don Silk was laid to rest at sea yesterday evening, after a short service at Avatiu wharf.
Call to get tested for HIV/STIs
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Get tested is the message to the community of Rarotonga. Over the next two weeks free and confidential HIV/STI testing is taking place across the island.
Stage celebrations planned for Saturday
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Culture
Ceremony and fanfare will mark the official opening of the Punanga Nui market’s new stage on Saturday.
Membership drive for TIS
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Environment
Environmental non-government organisation Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has begun partnering with local businesses to increase support for its campaigns.
Master mariner dies
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local
Master mariner Don Silk will be buried at sea this afternoon after passing away quietly at his home in Tupapa yesterday morning.
Don Silk gets his final wish
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local
The former secretary of The Davy Jones’ Locker Society will fittingly have his last resting place at sea.
PM backs new shipping service
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local
Prime Minster Henry Puna says the government granted a third shipping licence to Uma Shipping CI Ltd to maintain connections between all Cook Islanders.
Source of Snowbird fire identified
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local
Investigations into the cause of the fire that razed two local businesses in Arorangi are still ongoing.
Dominique Peyroux a Warrior
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Local
Cook Islands international Dominique Peyroux’s NRL future has been secured after the interchange back signed with the New Zealand Warriors for the next three seasons.
Third shipping licence granted
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
The government has granted the country’s third shipping licence to local company Uma Shipping CI Ltd.
PB Matua could 'isolate' northern Cooks
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Politics
A proposed chartered shipping service by a vessel servicing Tokelau could be in doubt as a result of Uma Shipping Cook Islands’ successful licence.
3 admit stealing vodka from Trader Jacks
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court on October 25 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro, who passed the following judgments:
Cyclone forecast 'not looking good'
Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Published in Local
The cyclone forecast for the Cook Islands is not looking good and people should start preparing now, says Emergency Management Cook Islands director Charles Carlson.
Atiu hostel construction project labours on
Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
The phrase ‘many hands make light work’ is ringing true for Atiu Nui Maruarua III project secretary-general Nga Teao-Papatua.
Abolition a 'total lie'
Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Published in Politics
The president of the Cook Islands Party says rumours of the Tamarua seat being abolished are a “total lie” being propagated by the opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Family lend support to Miss Cook Islands
Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen has given niece and reigning Miss Cook Islands Teuira Napa’s Miss Earth campaign a financial boost ahead of her departure to the Philippines tomorrow.
TCI's switch-over celebrated
Wednesday 31 October 2012 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands chief executive Jules Maher believes the company’s switch to a new switch marks a “hugely historical occasion” for the Cook Islands.
Tini's claim adjourned
Tuesday 30 October 2012 | Published in Crime
Former Cook Islands Investment Corporation chief executive officer John Tini’s claim against the corporation and the Audit Office has been adjourned to a judicial settlement conference next week.
George seeks $2.1m over cartoons
Tuesday 30 October 2012 | Published in Crime
Norman George is back for round three of his gripe with Cook Islands News, in relation to two ‘Kata’ cartoons by cartoonist Tim Buchanan.
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