National
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.
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.
Refining the Pacific way
Tuesday 30 October 2012 | Published in Culture
The birth pains our region has been experiencing in the past two decades and how these have been managed by the Pacific leadership is nothing short of a miracle in the face of an extremely fast-changing global geo-political landscape.
Pushing Pacific climate change and green growth
Tuesday 30 October 2012 | Published in Environment
Climate change is already disproportionally affecting the islands of the Pacific – although islanders have done little to contribute to the causes.
Risk resilience programme launched
Tuesday 30 October 2012 | Published in Environment
A new regional programme initially focused in four countries is being launched to address the challenge of ensuring Pacific communities benefit from activities around disaster risk management and climate change adaptation.
First Youthline report released
Tuesday 30 October 2012 | Published in Health
Youthline has released its first report on how young Cook Islanders are using its services – with the most common issue being relationship problems with partners.
Mauke and Mitiaro harbour works nearly done
Tuesday 30 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Work on the Mitiaro harbour re-development project is expected to be completed by mid-November after contractors from Pacific Marine and Civil Solutions out of Fiji began work at the end of August.
New ombudsman at last
Tuesday 30 October 2012 | Published in Politics
A new ombudsman will be announced when Parliament sits on November 8.
Brown excited to choose advisors
Monday 29 October 2012 | Published in Technology
Telecommunications Minister Mark Brown is looking forward to sifting through the applications he has received from people wanting to be part of a new advisory committee.
Four students in Korea comp
Monday 29 October 2012 | Published in Technology
Four students from the Cook Islands have been chosen to participate in the Global IT Challenge for Youth in South Korea this week.
Floods will end soon
Monday 29 October 2012 | Published in Technology
Telecom Cook Islands has completed the construction work of a new telecommunications tower in Muri, but the area around the site floods badly each time it rains.
Travel ban for unpaid tax
Monday 29 October 2012 | Published in Economy
A number of people living in the Cooks have been banned from travelling out of the country for not paying their taxes.
PNG protests deep sea mining
Monday 29 October 2012 | Published in Economy
Landowners in Papua New Guinea have petitioned the government to halt a controversial seabed mining project along the nation’s coast.
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