National
Browne slams Govt as 'devious'
Friday 25 January 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
Opposition Leader Tina Browne has slammed the government’s politicisation of taxpayer-funded infrastructure projects and accused it of “trying to hold people to ransom”.
Mentors ready to help businesses
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Sooner rather than later those who are starting into business, or have established businesses and need sound impartial advice and support, are strongly advised to sign up for the upcoming mentoring programme, scheduled to begin in March.
Select committee meets to discuss bills
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The members of the special select committee for bills met yesterday at the Parliament Chamber for an orientation programme that ends today.
Explorer interest in seabed minerals
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Published in Environment
Seabed Minerals Commissioner, Paul Lynch, has confirmed that there are industries who have shown their interest to explore the Cook Islands seabed and see if it is commercially viable.
Brothers show the way to save
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Published in Local
Saving every year is an initiative that Cook Island brothers Robert and Ronald George have put their minds to with a passion.
Catechists end training on Raro
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A two-week catechist-training workshop hosted at the Saint Joseph’s Cathedral this month successfully ended on Sunday.
Te Au O Tonga kids loving their cultural experience
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Fifty kids from the Te Au O Tonga branch of the Atui’anga Ki Te Tango based at the Makea Nui grounds in Avarua experienced traditional methods of catching chickens, then cleaning and cooking them on an open fire yesterday.
Brown confirms defection
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Te-Hani Brown says she is simply honouring the wishes of her people by joining the Cook Islands Party-led coalition government.
Parliamentary farewell praises Marshall's contribution
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Speaker of Parliament Niki Rattle paid tribute to the former New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Peter Marshall for his contribution to the country. Marshall, who finished his term as the head of the New Zealand High Commission here, was hosted by Rattle and the Parliament staff to a farewell lunch on Friday last week.
Aitutaki makes waves on Shipwrecked
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
Britain’s Channel 4 reality show Shipwrecked will feature Aitutaki after being filmed on the island last year.
Puna champions renewable energy
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has explained to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) conference in Abu Dhabi, why he believes renewables are the energy solution for the Cook Islands.
Tougher residency rules
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Qualifying for permanent residence in the Cook Islands will become more rigorous under proposed new immigration rules, but the processing of applications will be more efficient and streamlined.
Volunteers prove their worth
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Takitumu’s volunteer police officers were kept busy over the Christmas and New Year’s period working diligently to keep the area’s roads free of dangerous and reckless drivers.
Weather stations installed in the northern group
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
A team of four from the Cook Islands Meteorological Service deployed to the outer islands and have now successfully installed automatic weather stations. Cook Islands Meteorological Services (CIMS) director, Arona Ngari said the team installed the Climate Information Early Warning System (CLEWS) at the Manihiki, Rakahanga and Pukapuka stations late last year.
CI to meet renewable energy goal: PM
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says the Cook Islands is committed to meet the country’s goal of 100 per cent renewable power in 2020, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Twitter page.
Areas reserved for minerals exploration
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Published in Politics
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Minerals and Natural Resources, Mark Brown together with the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), are pleased to advise that the Deputy Prime Minister has reserved areas in the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (CI EEZ) exclusively for CIIC Seabed Resources Limited (CIICSR).
One committee for bills
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
A new approach to ensure effective work from parliamentarians will see just one special select committee deliberating on bills to be presented in Parliament this term.
Incinerator emits black cloud of smoke
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The thick black smoke coming from a building in the Rarotonga international airport area was in fact from a brand new incinerator, confirmed the Airport Authority chief executive officer Joseph Ngamata.
Law change proposed for expat workers
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Published in Local
Proposed new immigration laws aim to prevent problems currently experienced with employment agreements for some foreign nationals in the Cook Islands. Immigration investigations have exposed cases where foreign workers have been employed without written employment agreements containing agreed terms and conditions.
TIS intern following her passion
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Environment
My name is Jessie Tepora Nicholson. I am a descendent of the Pirangi and Apaina bloodlines from Arorangi and Ivirua, Mangaia, respectively, through my mama and papa.
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