National

Aere e te taeake

Monday 15 February 2016 | Published in Local

The rich, interesting and fulfilling life of the late Cook Islands artst Ian George will be celebrated on Wednesday in a memorial ceremony.

Local


All in except PM Puna

Monday 15 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Except for Prime Minister Henry Puna, the remaining Cabinet ministers will all be in the country this week.

Politics

Sunday flight ban 'unconstitutional'

Monday 15 February 2016 | Published in Local

Aitutaki’s anti-Sunday flights advocates won’t be pleased that the biggest hurdle to getting what they want is being set squarely before them – it’s unconstitutional.

Local

Water intakes running low

Monday 15 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The brief rain late last week may have provided some relief but water levels at the catchments around the island remain a major concern for Infrastructure Cook Islands’ Water Works Division.

Local


Alarming coral bleaching taking place on Penrhyn

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Outer Islands

A third and worrying global coral bleaching event has reached the Cook Islands with a massive outbreak now confirmed on Penrhyn.

Outer Islands


NZ fund available

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local

The New Zealand High Commission is inviting applications for funding to support community related development projects.

Local

The day that money can buy love

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local

They say money can’t buy love – but expect things to be more expensive than normal for this Valentine’s Day.

Local

Students express love on Valentine's Day

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Education

Tereora College students have embraced the tradition of Valentine’s Day this year as an occasion to “express their love” at the school.

Education

A passionate Pacific artist

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local

This profile was written while Ian George was still alive, so is written in the living tense. It was written for the newsletter of Tautai, an organisation dedicated to the development and ongoing support of Pacific arts and artists.

Local


Youngsters thrilled by Just Play

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local

Kicking a ball, jumping through hoops and running through the grass are all kids really want to do on their weekend breaks, and thanks to Michelle Paiti and her superhero team members, they managed to cater to that need for almost 200 Rarotonga kids this week.

Local


Simon Laurie appointed ANZ CEO

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local

ANZ tyesterday announced Simon Laurie as ANZ CEO Cook Islands, effective immediately, reporting to ANZ Pacific CEO Vishnu Mohan.

Local


Spanish ambassador to visit

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local

Spain’s Ambassador to New Zealand and Ambassador-designate to the Cook Islands Manuel Pradas Romani will visit Rarotonga next week to present his credentials to the Queen’s Representative, His Excellency Tom Marsters.

Local


Crummer still in custody with no family support

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Crime

Tepatua Ngatamariki Crummer again appeared in the Cook Islands High Court this week after he was remanded in custody for another week while he continues to look for a suitable home.

Crime

Drywood termites not an issue yet

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local

Termites are known to be in the Cook Islands but they are not an issue yet, says the deputy director of Biosecurity Cook Islands Pavai Taramai.

Local


Water mains virtually completed

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local

As part of the $64 million Te Mato Vai project the laying of pipe mains is nearly completed.

Local


Cyclone Winston not a threat here

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather

Cook Islands may start feeling the effects of Tropical Cyclone Winston with some rough seas by Monday.

Weather

'Spirit of OIA has been abused'

Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Local

The Ombudsman’s office is maintaining the stance that government should continue to reaffirm its responsibility to keep the public informed of its activities.

Local

A special day for people in love

Friday 12 February 2016 | Published in Local

Valentine’s Day is a western tradition celebrated February 14 around the world.

Local


A 25-year-old Rarotongan love affair

Friday 12 February 2016 | Published in Local

It was love at first sight for US visitors George and Karleen Itschner when they first made footprints on a Rarotonga beach back in 1992.

Local


Listen, apologise, solve, thank

Friday 12 February 2016 | Published in Local

L.A.S.T - Listen, Apologise, Solve and Thank, is the recipe for all to remember when in need of reaching a positive outcome with those confrontational complaints no one likes or enjoys.

Local


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