National

More potential in tourism, economist says

Thursday 5 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Tourism can be a bigger driver of the Cook Islands economy than it is now, says tourism economist Albert Stafford.

Local


Give mum some extra love on Sunday

Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local

Every day all across the Cook Islands, hearts of love give out tirelessly to their children.

Local


Law too soft on motorists

Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local

Cook Islands law is too lenient on people charged with motoring offences.

Local


Immunisation week proves a success

Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local

NINETY per cent of Cook Island babies have received immunisation and vaccination against various diseases.

Local

German visitor embraces new lifestyle

Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local

Tereora College exchange student Elias Scholz is thankful for the opportunity to embrace the Cook Islands culture and lifestyle.

Local


Call goes out for new executive offices

Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local

The Office of the Prime Minister has advertised executive officer positions on the islands of Aitutaki, Atiu, Mangaia, Manihiki, Mauke, Mitiaro, Palmerston, Penrhyn, Pukapuka-Nassau and Rakahanga.

Local

Tax seminar reaches out to the community

Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local

Revenue Management Division and opposition MP Selina Napa will hold a tax seminar at the CICC church in Titikaveka today.

Local

Yachtsmen enjoy warm hospitality

Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local

After three years of sailing around the world, Captain Xavier Fox and his two friends Michel Ferrin and François Rameau have been enjoy a 10-day stopover on Rarotonga’s before setting sail for Niue, Wallis and Futuna and a number of other Pacific destinations.

Local


Leader's visit excites college students

Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local

ABOUT 15 students’ leaders of Tereora College had the chance to meet and talk to Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna during his brief visit to the school yesterday.

Local


Te Kainga reaches out

Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Health

TE Kainga’s Mental Health Trust Psychosocial Rehabilitation Programme on Mangaia drew about 20 sufferers, guardians and carers for mentally challenged adults and children.

Health

Pet owners warned about killer poison

Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local

MEMBERS of the public, especially Muri residents, have been warned to keep their pets under close watch after the Esther Honey Foundation reported an increase the number of animals apparently poisoned by the dangerous weed killer paraquat.

Local


Dance finals for fun night

Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local

If you’re likely to be in search of some fun this evening then the National Auditorium Centre is the best place to be for you and your family.

Local


Nicholas gauges anti-EU feeling

Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local

Internal Affairs minister Albert Nicholas has revealed around 80 per cent of his constituents that he’s talked to about the European Union purse seining deal, are against it.

Local

New access to voluntary account funds

Thursday 5 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) members can now access their contribution from their voluntary superannuation accounts.

Local

Unity needed to drive tourism

Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

There is a clear divide between Government, the tourism business community and the “spiritual estate,” says local businessman Rohan Ellis.

Local


Cancer checks a bonus for island women

Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Health

For the last seven years Cook Islands women have had the opportunity to have specialist breast cancer checks without having to leave the country.

Health


Young dancers shine on stage

Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Local

Last week’s Junior/Intermediate Dancer of the Year 2016 competition was a great success for the Ministry of Cultural Development.

Local


Birds gone, but stick insects are back

Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Local

The eradication of myna birds on Atiu has led to an increase in harmful coconut stick insects over the past few months.

Local


Tourism faces likely budget cut

Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Prime Minister Henry Puna’s commitment to boost tourism in the country has been greeted by some scepticism following indications that Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is set to take a budget cut for the 2016/17 financial year.

Local


Advertised Water Act doesn't exist

Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Local

Establishing a 53rd government agency without an Act of Parliament is most likely against the law and a waste of money, the Chamber of Commerce says.

Local

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