National
Big boost for Aitutaki's young leaders
Thursday 23 February 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
A group of 60 local youth on Aitutaki is all set to undertake a development programme next week with a leadership training organisation from Wellington, New Zealand.
Storm warnings were issued
Thursday 23 February 2017 | Published in Local
Emergency authorities and the weather bureau say they are happy with what was done to warn people about the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Bart late on Monday night.
They're not the stairway to Heaven, but soon they won't be the stairs from Hell
Thursday 23 February 2017 | Published in Local
Repair work on the Courthouse steps in Avarua is finally underway with tiles being laid up the entrance way of the Courthouse.
Life imitates the art that imitates life
Thursday 23 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A Rarotongan taro patch in 2017 so struck a chord with our photographer that he had to take this image.
Brief trip home from UNESCO for Drollet
Wednesday 22 February 2017 | Published in Local
A local woman has been turning heads, working for one of the leading international non-government organisations for over a decade.
PR ceremony only for 2013 applicants
Wednesday 22 February 2017 | Published in Local
Eight people will receive their Cook Islands Permanent Residents (PR) certificates next week at a ceremony to be held at Te Atukura in Parekura.
Lagoon Day inspired MMR intern
Wednesday 22 February 2017 | Published in Local
Environmental science student Stella Marsters has joined the Ministry of Marine Resources Pearl Support and Laboratory Services Division.
Weather is still volatile
Wednesday 22 February 2017 | Published in Weather
Cook Islands residents were warned to be on the alert and stay prepared as a tropical depression to the west of Rarotonga began moving southeast yesterday.
Historic moment for Rarotonga
Wednesday 22 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
It was a historic moment for Rarotonga when the valve was turned releasing water into the new main ring pipeline around the island last week.
McCully wants better super deal
Wednesday 22 February 2017 | Published in Local
New Zealand Foreign minister Murray McCully says he wants to achieve further relaxation of the rules applying to New Zealand superannuation and pension portability for Cook Islanders because “it’s affordable and fair.”
PM Puna: Country 'open for business'
Wednesday 22 February 2017 | Published in Local
Prime minister Henry Puna described this country as “open for business,” when he spoke at the Taniwha Dragon Economic Summit in Hastings, New Zealand earlier this week.
Cooking contest brightens dull day
Tuesday 21 February 2017 | Published in Local
The 2017 Te Kai Maori festival got off to a good start yesterday morning despite drizzling rain and strong winds at the Punanga Nui Market.
Twenty-four students become prefects
Tuesday 21 February 2017 | Published in Education
Twenty-four senior students of Apii Avarua were awarded their new roles as prefects for the year 2017 at the National Auditorium on February 17.
BSP introduces new credit card
Tuesday 21 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Bank South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands yesterday officially launched its new Visa Business credit card for business customers.
CI High Commission evacuates building
Tuesday 21 February 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands High Commission in Wellington re-opened their offices last week at alternative premises in Thorndon following forced evacuation of their original building in the aftermath of the last year’s Kaikoura earthquakes.
Tropical disturbance brings wind
Tuesday 21 February 2017 | Published in Weather
The strong winds which blasted Rarotonga yesterday were caused by a tropical disturbance located west of the island.
Work on TMV stage two starts soon
Tuesday 21 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Work on the second stage of the Te Mato Vai (TMV) project will start soon. It will be co-founded by the Cook Islands and the New Zealand governments.
CI licences make front page in NZ
Tuesday 21 February 2017 | Published in Local
A front page story in New Zealand’s Sunday News newspaper last weekend has drawn attention to this country’s efforts to improve road safety.
Poor response to gun amnesty
Tuesday 21 February 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Service is disappointed at the slow response to the three-month arms amnesty launched in January.
Art and dance combine in colourful show
Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Local
NiaVal Ngaro has quickly become well known across the island, with mamas, papas, uncles and aunties alike, all welcoming her and Dione Joseph to the island and supporting their vision to bring contemporary art to the Cook Islands.
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