National
Lobby group launches anti-chlorine petition
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A petition against chlorinating Rarotonga’s drinking water will be distributed today.
The top two: Two civil servants split $300k
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Two senior public servants are paid outside of the top salary band, pocketing more than $130,000 annually.
The family that fight together …
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A mother and daughter have both admitted charges of common assault, been convicted and ordered to come up for sentencing if called upon in the next six months.
Man admits 'traumatic' Club Raro invasion
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man has admitted the assault and aggravated burglary of an Australian tourist and her husband in their room at the Club Raro resort.
Last chance: Fundraiser extension
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The creative trail fundraiser for Rarotonga’s Creative Centre has been extended for another week.
Quit MP's pay cut off
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Te-Hani Brown is no longer getting paid an MP’s salary as of this month, the Clerk of Parliament has confirmed.
Where to be for the best parade view
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Find your place early for the spectacular 28-float parade to launch Te Maeva Nui 2019.
Bluesky upgrades network to increase speeds for frustrated internet users
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
The local telecommunications company is promising better internet service for its customers after adding more capacity to its system.
United Nations coaching on beating corruption
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime will advise Cook Islands authorities on how to run a session on anti-corruption at an Ombudsman investigator training which includes the Cook Islands.
Leaders unequivocal on sewage plant: 'No ocean outflow'
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Contractors are drilling up to 50 metres underground to run tests for a proposed sewage plant north of Muri.
A wheely good cause
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
This is Ashtonn Fisher. He’s 18-months-old and he’s sitting pretty in one of four new wheelchairs donated to Rarotonga Hospital.
Police inquiry into sawn-off rifle claim
Friday 26 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Police are investigating an allegation that MP Albert Nicholas had a .22 rifle sawn off for him.
Fiji, Hawai'i and exotic Bali take our New Zealand tourists
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
New Zealand tourist numbers here have levelled off as Kiwis fly further afield to Hawaii and exotic Bali.
Police ready as excitement mounts for Te Maeva Nui
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Police promise they will keep traffic flowing tomorrow with diversions and control point officers, ensuring hundreds of excited fans can see the parade launching Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Newspaper price rise
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in National
Cook Islands News is putting up its price and advertising rates next week.
Repeat offender: Send me to jail
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A recidivist drink-driver, who opted to get his court matter over and done with, was this week sentenced to two months’ imprisonment.
Young mum in 4-car crash
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 20-year-old mother can no longer drive her child to friends or to the shops, after causing a drunken smash on the main road between Avatiu and Nikao
Two days, two drink-drivers Too many lives torn apart
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police warn: Drink and drive and no matter who you are, no matter your profession, they will enforce the law.
Part-time Health Secretary tops up salary
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Health Secretary Dr Josephine Herman is holding down four jobs, moonlighting as a general practitioner at two clinics in New Zealand and advising that country’s health officials.
Ministry bosses on six-digit sums
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Top public servant is paid more than Prime Minister. The Public Service Commission has ignored its own guidelines by paying five top government officials outside their salary bands – with one earning more than the prime minister.
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