National
Back from northern tour
Monday 7 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
It’s back to base for our six cabinet ministers, who will be on Rarotonga this week.
Government versions far from the truth
Monday 7 March 2016 | Published in Local
I had my fingers crossed that Prime Minister Henry Puna and Secretary of Marine Resources Ben Ponia would meet their match in Tongareva.
No Zika here, but we can't be complacent
Monday 7 March 2016 | Published in Health
THE Cook Islands Tourism Marketing Corporation is calling on visitors to take basic precautions to protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes.
Police investigates brutal rape report
Monday 7 March 2016 | Published in Crime
A Cook Islands woman in her early 20s received serious injuries after being allegedly raped and brutally assaulted in the vicinity of Atupa village in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Tongareva says 'no' to delegation
Monday 7 March 2016 | Published in Local
Tongareva (Penrhyn) has issued a firm “no” to sea bed mining, purse-seining and fishing hub proposal – and even the idea of a police patrol boat base on the island.
Police target drink driving
Monday 7 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Police continued their road safety campaign over the weekend targeting speed, drunk drivers, underage driving and disqualified drivers.
Church team lends hand to good cause
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
A six member team led by Bishop Tutai Pere from the Apostolic Church, left Rarotonga last Tuesday evening to join in with the volunteer help services in Fiji.
Help fight the battle against polystyrene
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Environment
Now you can help keep Rarotonga clean and support fundraising efforts of Te Uki Ou School by renting a plate from their stall at the Muri Night Market.
Great start to school year at St Joseph's
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
With 2016 school term well under way, teachers at St Joseph’s Primary school are pleased with the progress it has made so far.
Composers' contest epic display of musical talent
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
With less than one week to go before “Te Mire Atu 2016,” the county’s first annual cultural event of the year, the Ministry of Cultural development confirms that it will be an epic display of true Cook Islands musical talent.
Cooking secrets revealed
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Day two of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute’s Cook like a Boss course was held at CITTI’s Ngatangiia campus on Thursday evening. It revealed more of the little secret techniques all cooks need to know when cooking a delicious meal.
Age no barrier to starting business
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
If anyone tells you that you are too young to go into business, don’t listen to them
These products will be the real thing...
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Island’s based vendors set to depart for what’s touted as the biggest Pacific festival in the hemisphere, met last week at the Business Trade and Investment Board office to discuss preparations for the event
Catholic women host special day of prayer
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Each year on the first Thursday in March, Cook Islands Women’s Christian Church groups throughout the country join a worldwide movement of Christian women to observe a day of prayer.
Programme ends in the south
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Council of Women’s Violence Against Women (VAW) coordinator Taputukura Mariri and Justice of the Peace Teva Simiona have completed a one-month advocacy programme in the Southern Group islands.
Gender equality steps up in the Cook Islands
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has witnessed some important improvements in the rights of women and girls and their participation more equally in the development and growth of the nation over the last 50 years. Comparing with global gender indicators, the Cook Islands has been tracking above average in education and health services to women.
Bank makes security high priority
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) country manager David Street says the bank is taking all necessary action to protect its customers.
Social Impact Fund evaluation
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Social Impact Fund (SIF) will undergo evaluation to determine the future of the fund which helps meet the needs affecting the vulnerable members of the community.
Opposition claims 'patronising'
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Opposition claims that the government was on a time and money-wasting exercise doing northern group fisheries consultations this week is insulting to the people of the Pae Tokerau, says Finance minister Mark Brown.
Call to ditch fishing petition
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Up to 100 Manihikians have apparently called for government to withdraw the anti-purse seining petition from Parliament by government.
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