National
All go for Queen's Baton
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Queen’s Baton Relay organisers won’t forget their trip to the Cook Islands in a hurry.
College students help SPCA
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Local
A group of Tereora College students has given a generous donation to the Cook Islands SPCA as a part of the school’s Community Service Day.
Helping pupils to live NCD-free lives
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Local
Tereora College has been tackling the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through a cross-curricular, multi-sectoral unit looking closely at the Cook Islands.
Food festival in aid of school dome
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Local
Avarua Primary School is holding a food festival tomorrow to raise funds for the first-ever school dome in the Cook Islands.
Plastic fires prompt another warning
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A spate of publicity about island residents burning plastic has prompted Community Health Services to issue a reminder that they will take action against offenders - despite the fact they have never taken legal action against anyone for the offence.
Man heads for airport instead of court
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Crime
Having defendants flee the country is nothing new for the Cook Islands Police Service, but it still creates a nuisance for them and for lawyers and Justices of the Peace.
Bid to raise knowledge on drug use
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Local
This week is Antibiotic Week, designed to raise awareness of the issue of antibiotic resistance, also known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Job applications down 'slightly'
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Education ministry has experienced only a slight decline in the number of applicants from New Zealand to fill key positions in local schools.
Taro leaf theft costs man dearly
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Crime
A Rarotonga resident who pleaded guilty to stealing $100 worth of taro leaves was fined $200 when he appeared in the Avarua High Court yesterday.
Queen's Baton continues its island relay
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Queen’s Baton continued its journey around Rarotonga with the second leg of the relay, starting at the boundary of Vaka Takitumu/Teau O Tonga yesterday.
Plastic waste a growing problem
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands “plastic problem” is getting worse, says Water, Waste, And Sanitation (WATSAN) director Jaime Short.
Students make most of trip to Mangaia
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Apii Te Uki Ou Year 7 and 8 students left Rarotonga on Wednesday of last week for a visit to Mangaia.
Turua at Brussels meeting
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Local
The fourth meeting of the Asian Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Ministers of Culture ended last week after a number of important issues were discussed.
Top award wins not just a rumour…
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Local
Andrew and Belinda Griffin, managers/owners of Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, recently returned from Thailand where they attended the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel and Spa Awards.
Marine scientists survey Manuae
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
A team of marine scientists and local fisheries officers are conducting marine surveys and collecting vital baseline data in the outer islands.
Season for giving draws near
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Local
Christmas is just around the corner, prompting BSP to launch the annual BSP Giving Tree yesterday.
Law 'too soft' – burglary victim
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Crime
A victim of a burglary is calling for stronger punishment of offenders, saying the law is “too soft” on burglars.
Entrepreneur awards provide great night out
Tuesday 14 November 2017 | Published in Local
Friday night’s inaugural BPW Emerging Entrepreneurs Award was a great success, with large numbers of family members and friends gathering at the Muri Beach Club Hotel in large numbers to support the nominee.
Ancient fish hooks pose challenge
Tuesday 14 November 2017 | Published in Local
This story features more of the National Museum’s oldest objects. It is part of a series designed to increase awareness of the museum’s fascinating National Heritage Collection.
It's exam time for our students
Tuesday 14 November 2017 | Published in Local
The pressure is on for Cook Islands students sitting this year’s examinations, which for most students, began on Wednesday last week.
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