National
Public vent at MP pay push
Friday 26 April 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
Cook Islanders are having their say on a proposed pay increase for Members of Parliament and it will not be pretty reading for politicians.
PM 'entitled' to first-class travel
Friday 26 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The prime minister of the Cook Islands is entitled to first-class travel when traveling outside of the Cook Islands on official business.
Mitiaro turns out to fish
Friday 26 April 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
The whole island was at the wharf in Mitiaro over two days during Easter to either compete or support the islands’ first official fishing competition.
DAY 80: Talbot visits Bulls
Wednesday 24 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has close to 50-days left to complete walking the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
Islands updated on seabed minerals
Wednesday 24 April 2019 | Published in Local
In the first week of April, the northern group outer islands of Rakahanga and Manihiki were the final island communities in the Pa Enua to receive the latest seabed minerals sector update and draft SBM Bill presentation.
12 forbidden to drive
Wednesday 24 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police stopped more than a dozen people from driving after they were found to have been consuming alcohol or not wearing a helmet during the long Easter weekend.
Brown attending Beijing forum
Wednesday 24 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown is in China attending the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation to be held this week in Beijing.
Three dengue cases on Aitutaki
Wednesday 24 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Another outbreak of dengue fever has not been ruled out by the Cook Islands Ministry for Health.
First fishing comp on Mitiaro
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Published in Local
The first official fishing competition to be held on Mitiaro got underway on Saturday
Puaikura firefighters qualify as first responders
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Published in Local
For the past 12 months, nine volunteer firefighters from the Puaikura Fire Brigade have been training towards obtaining the Pre Hospital Emergency Care qualification.
Bin pod trial shows littering behaviour
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Four bin pods have been placed along the Social Centre and at Blackrock in a bid to study the behaviour of people when it comes to littering.
Careless driving tops court matters
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Thirty-one people appeared in the Cook Islands High Court before Justice of Peace John Whitta last Thursday.
Man faces 13 charges
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man facing 13 separate charges appeared at the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday.
Infrastructure Bill consultation starts
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The new Infrastructure Bill that is up for public consultation this month is expected to provide a long-overdue review of law and practice in the delivery of infrastructure.
MPs get extra 180k for travel
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government’s allocation of $180,000 for Members of Parliament (MPs) travel in the Appropriation Amendment Bill copped criticism in Parliament recently.
George to appeal suppression refusal
Saturday 20 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Lawyer Norman George is expected to file an appeal for a permanent name suppression for a client after Justice of Peace John Whitta did not accept his application for it.
Don't refuse to re-use
Saturday 20 April 2019 | Published in Environment
In our throwaway society, single use and disposable products such as nappies and menstruation products are a big environmental problem. From the resource heavy production costs to the toxic chemicals and leachate released when they decompose. Plus they keep piling up in our landfills.
Tribunal to examine MPs' pay
Saturday 20 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown says increase in the remuneration of Members of Parliament has not been passed yet contrary to claims that it has been approved.
Easter fishing comp to cast off
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BSP) with the support of the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) two day annual Easter Fishing competition starts on Saturday morning at 6am; the event continues on Monday at the same time with the final weigh-ins at 6pm on both days.
Security firm in full operation this Easter
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Security will standby to provide security to their 80 accommodation clients and patrol some areas around Rarotonga this Easter long weekend.
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