National

'Red eye' increase concerns Health

Tuesday 29 December 2015 | Published in Health

An increase in the number of people reporting to Rarotonga hospital with conjunctivitis, more popularly known here as “red eye” or “sexy eyes,” has Ministry of Health staff worried.

Health


Evans not ready to comment

Tuesday 29 December 2015 | Published in Local

Cook Islands News is aware that the Law Society has been reviewing the Law Practitioners Act during 2015.

Local

Leak thwarts land law change

Tuesday 29 December 2015 | Published in Local

Three land agents say they have thwarted attempts by the Cook Islands Law Society to alter Cook Islands legislation that would have effectively put them out of practice.

Local


Christmas a time for compassion Kia Orana and Season's Greetings.

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

Kua tae tatou ki taua tuatau o te kiritimiti, koia oki te ra anau anga o to tatou Atu ko Iesu Mesia.

Local

Safety message from a young leader

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

As the festive season approaches, the celebrations begin.

Local

Giving tree spreads Christmas cheer

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

On Tuesday this week Santa, BSP management and staff handed over 221 Christmas gifts for distribution to children in need on Rarotonga as well as the outer islands including Aitutaki, Atiu, Mangaia, Mauke and Mitiaro.

Local


Security and safety top priority

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

While everyone is at home enjoying their well deserve festive holiday, a couple of government agencies will be working on to ensure everyone has a safe a memorable Christmas.

Local

Business disrupted

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

“An utter nuisance,” is what one local retailer called Tuesday morning’s mystery Bluesky internet outage.

Local

Investigation into MP handed to Crown Law

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

The Police Commissioner has referred the investigation into Member of Parliament for Vaipae-Tautu Mona Ioane to Crown Law for a legal opinion.

Local


A proud day for Atiuans everywhere

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Outer Islands

Last Friday’s official opening of the new Atiu hostel was a huge occasion, with hundreds of guests celebrating the completion of the three story building.

Outer Islands


New signage completes MMR lab improvement

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

The upgrade of the Ministry of Marine Resources laboratories was completed with the addition of new signage earlier this month.

Local


Ministry celebrates new AV equipment

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Cultural Development held an official blessing service for their new audio visual room and equipment on Thursday last week at the National Auditorium.

Local


Early Christmas for nation's beneficiaries

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

Government is once again spreading some pre-Christmas cheer.

Local

Lagoon work at a standstill

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

The murky green algae blanketing Muri lagoon’s pristine ocean floor is set to stay put over the Christmas period, with plans to improve water flow not expected to be released until the New Year.

Local


Foreign worker in court on drug charge

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

A 25-year old Indonesian foreign worker has been arrested by police for alleged possession of what is rumoured to be crack cocaine.

Local

MMR told off for conflict of interest

Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Marine Resources has been given a slap on the wrist for awarding a computer contract worth more than $40,000 to a company whose director was working as the government department’s IT manager.

Local

Expensive drink for local man

Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Crime

Being caught drink-driving proved expensive for a local man when he appeared in the High Court on Thursday December 8. Jonathan Samuel was convicted and fined $350 plus $30 court costs with a 12 month driving disqualification after pleading guilty in the

Crime

Exciting end to big year

Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Local

It’s all set for an exciting finale to what has been a historic year for the Cook Islands.

Local


Man of God on a mission

Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

When it comes to spreading the word of God, Jonathan Cargill is on a mission.

Local


Drink-driving charges cost man $300

Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Crime

Twenty four criminal cases were brought before the High Court and Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams on Thursday December 17.

Crime

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