National
BECA's ports satisfaction clear
Thursday 20 September 2012 | Published in National
It was in 1994 that BECA’s project director John Youdale first noticed the Avatiu port while on holiday and said it needed to have some changes. Fast forward 18 years and his satisfaction is plain for all to see as the ports development reached its completion last month. Sitting in the small office adjacent to […]
Rolling rubbish roundup continues
Wednesday 19 September 2012 | Published in Environment
Last week’s Rubbish Roundup instalment was another success.
Wearable arts showing tonight
Wednesday 19 September 2012 | Published in Environment
Students are putting finishing touches on their newspaper skirts and tops laden with aluminium cans ahead of tonight’s Wearable Arts show at Tereora College’s Princess Anne Hall.
TIS seabed minerals motion adopted
Wednesday 19 September 2012 | Published in Politics
A motion proposed by Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has been adopted with majorities of over 95 percent from government and non-government representatives at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju, South Korea.
Review of Pacific Plan forthcoming
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Work is now underway at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to prepare for a review of the Pacific Plan.
High Commissioner harvests moringa
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Rarotonga’s only moringa oleifera plantation has had its first harvest three months on from being planted.
Tamara File represents Cooks at youth gathering
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Politics
Tamara File of the Cook Islands National Youth Council is representing the country at the Commonwealth Pacific Youth Leadership and Integrity Conference in Honiara this week.
Law job opportunity in seabed minerals
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Politics
Cook Islanders with a background in law are eligible to apply for an internship with SOPAC.
New Chinese operator linked to Luen Thai
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Economy
Chinese conglomerate Luen Thai has links to a company newly registered to conduct business in the Cook Islands.
Cooks safe in Great Wall vehicle recall
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Economy
The country’s sole supplier of Great Wall vehicles said they do not stock the models recalled from Australia where traces of asbestos were found.
Super fund chief executive to be replaced
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Economy
The chief executive of the national superannuation fund has resigned after five years in the position.
JP wants change to come to fruition
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Crime
A local justice of the peace would like to see all the chief justice’s discussion paper recommendations on changes to the JP system followed through by government.
New vaka for Hawai'i
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Culture
Hikianalia, a new vaka moana, built to be the escort vaka for the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule’a during her worldwide voyage, has been launched and sails soon from Aotearoa to Hawai’i.
Knowledge pooled on deep-sea minerals
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Environment
A deep-sea minerals training workshop to address issues associated with deep-sea minerals and mining, was recently held in Nadi as part of a series of capacity building activities aimed to develop and enhance regional knowledge on geological, technological, biological and environmental aspects of deep-sea minerals.
Weekend winds popular in Muri
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Environment
Gusty south south-easterly winds of up to 20 knots on Saturday sent thrill seekers to Muri lagoon for a day of kite surfing.
'Put fines back into roads'
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Health
New Zealand is having a renewed crack-down on motorists not wearing seatbelts – but a Cook Islands road safety campaigner can’t see that happening here anytime soon.
New guidelines help fight against STIs
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Health
Fiji president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau recently participated with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) in the launch of Comprehensive Sexually Transmitted Infections Management Guidelines.
'Silent epidemic'
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Health
United States health authorities are recommending all baby boomers be tested for hepatitis C to help avoid serious liver disease and death.
Warping bollard adds to ship safety
Monday 17 September 2012 | Published in National
The Avatiu port is adding more safety for ships coming to dock with the installation of a warping bollard – a finishing touch to the port redevelopment. It is another improvement to the port after it recently completed the $27 million redevelopment project that included the dredging of 73,000 cubic metres of material from the […]
Veranda checks crucial for safety
Monday 17 September 2012 | Published in National
MOIP building controller Louis Teiti has called on double-storied home owners to get their exposed verandas assessed ahead of what he predicts will be an “intense” cyclone season. It comes as warnings are being made over veranda safety in America after a student at UNC-Charlotte broke her ankle after a University City apartment balcony she […]
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