National
Changes in progress for market area
Saturday 12 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
"Don’t be concerned.”
Brown opens fisheries meeting
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Local
The 13th Regular Session of the Scientific Committee of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) began in earnest early Wednesday morning at the National Auditorium.
NZ visit a learning experience for pupils
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Education
Students from Titikaveka College returned to Rarotonga last week after a two-week visit to Whangarei in northern New Zealand.
Traditional leaders discuss land issues
Friday 11 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Protection of Cook Islanders’ land was the main discussion point on Thursday during the 46th session of the House of Ariki, hosted by Secretary of Justice Tingika Elikana.
Dispute over cannabis theft ends in court
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Crime
A man whose marijuana was stolen entered a Kavera property armed with a knife in an attempt to confront the alleged drug thief and deter others from helping themselves, the High Court was told last week.
Ceremony for 'fleet'
Friday 11 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A centuries-old maritime tradition was honoured for the first time in the Cook Islands yesterday morning off the foreshore of Avarua, in a “ceremonial review of the fleet”.
Anthem change strikes sour note
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Local
The House of Ariki has taken it upon itself to make a critical change to the country’s national anthem, a spokesman saying paramount chiefs made a request to government to consider the change two years ago.
Focus on Pa Enua preparedness
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Published in Local
Pa Enua Red Cross branch representatives are on Rarotonga for the next two weeks, taking part in Emergency Response Training (ERT) that will end with the Cook Islands Red Cross Society (CIRC) general assembly on August 18.
Alaskan sailor enjoys ride to retirement
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Three particularly sleek-looking luxury yachts ventured into Rarotonga waters last week. Although very different in the way each of them looked, what they shared in common was a similarly-plotted course down through the Pacific Ocean from the Northern hemisphere.
Chefs' fundraiser starts with five course dinner
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Chefs Association (CICA), and the New Zealand Olympic Chefs team are set to host a truly exceptional five course dinner next week.
Third assault on a female earns offender probation
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Published in Crime
A charge of assault on a female landed Trevor Tiro with 12 months’ probation when he appeared in the Avarua High Court before JP Carmen Temata on Wednesday last week.
Crimes Bill goes to committee
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Published in Local
Public submissions to a select committee on the long-awaited Crimes Bill 2017 began in parliament yesterday.
House of Ariki considers range of issues
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The 46th session for the House of Ariki is officially underway, with a formal opening ceremony held at the House of Ariki marae at Arorangi on Monday morning.
Barge's first move proves slow going
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Aitutaki will soon take possession of a new barge for the vital job of transporting cargo from container ships to the shore,
Patrol boats set off from Avatiu
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A multi-national Pacific-Islands-led maritime enforcement exercise began yesterday, with four patrol boats from the Cook Islands, Samoa and Tonga preparing to patrol this country’s vast Exclusive Economic Zone.
New ambassador presents credentials
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Local
Dr Nathalie Rossette-Cazel was yesterday formally appointed as Cook Islands Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO by the Queen’s Representative and Head of State Tom Marsters.
Cook Islands hosts fisheries meeting
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands will host the 13th Regular Session of the Scientific Committee of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) from August 9-17 at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga.
Bike rider flees injury accident
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Local
There were two motor vehicle crashes on Rarotonga over the three days from last Friday to Sunday.
BTIB silent on Roehrs contract
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Local
The head of the country’s foreign investment agency has refused to explain why a foreigner without a work permit and under police investigation is said to have been part of a team awarded a lucrative IT contract with the Business Trade and Investment Corporation.
Te reo needs more work for survival in NZ
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Crime
As the languages of the Cook Islands were celebrated in New Zealand last week, there was a renewed sense that more needs to be done to ensure their survival.
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