National
Tributes to the late Don Silk
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Health
Tributes to Don Silk from the community have been pouring into the editor’s inbox since the 84-year-old passed away peacefully at his home in Tupapa on Wednesday morning.
Reef schedule changed after break-down
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
There will be interruptions to the scheduled service of Reef Express after the ship broke down in Tonga recently.
PSC hits back at job loss claims
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Public service commissioner Russell Thomas has invited Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen to talk over his claims that public servants are being threatened with losing their jobs should they speak out against the government.
40 jobs in Aust
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
As many as 40 Cook Islanders could be leaving the country to pursue seasonal work opportunities in an Australian meat processing plant.
Sky TV reception under threat
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
The future of Sky TV is looking doubtful in the Cook Islands.
New reclamation seawall tenders called
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Companies hoping to secure the tender for a sloped seawall designed to protect the new reclamation next to Punanga Nui Market will be able to apply from next Wednesday.
Get your cyclone supplies sorted
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Cyclone season officially started yesterday – but people have already started to prepare.
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.
New bridge at market
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Providing cruise ship patrons with safer access to the Punanga Nui market is one of the reasons behind the installation of a new bridge crossing behind the Avatiu port.
Aitutaki and Atiu sevens side ready to rumble
Friday 2 November 2012 | Published in Local
Araura Enua players and supporters stopped traffic during yesterday’s team parade prior to the official opening of the annual Sevens in Heaven tournament. 12110129
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:
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