National
New charts to make navigation safer
Tuesday 20 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) which has the job of updating and improving the Cook Islands’ navigation charts, is waiting on the government to do its part before they can begin the five-year programme.
Schools to present variety of projects involving lagoons
Tuesday 20 October 2015 | Published in Environment
A varied line up of presentations is planned for the annual Lagoon Day event this week, promising a very educational few days.
What is water worth? Decision time looms
Tuesday 20 October 2015 | Published in Environment
Derek Fox, who writes for this paper from time to time was, in a previous life, mayor of Wairoa district in New Zealand for six years, and a councillor for a further six before that.
Mauke unga survey completed
Tuesday 20 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The Mauke unga (coconut crab) survey coordinated by the National Environment Service (NES) has been completed.
Everyone home this week
Monday 19 October 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna returns to Rarotonga this week after over two weeks of international meetings.
Chinese tourists love our islands
Monday 19 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands is expected to maintain its strong surge in the visitor arrival numbers from the Asian markets after being named as one of the top 20 favourite islands destinations of Chinese citizens.
PM Puna 'got no special treatment'
Monday 19 October 2015 | Published in Crime
Police Commissioner Maara Tetava is refuting claims the police gave special treatment to Prime Minister Henry Puna following a collision between the prime minister’s car and a motorcycle in October last year.
Economy put under microscope
Monday 19 October 2015 | Published in Economy
An Asian Development Bank mission visited Rarotonga from October 5 to 15, to undertake a macroeconomic assessment of the Cook Islands economy.
Powerless to help pigs
Monday 19 October 2015 | Published in Local
The SPCA says they are powerless to help a group of badly neglected animals at the Sheraton site in Vaimaanga, despite public outcries.
ATM scammers hit the Pacific region
Monday 19 October 2015 | Published in Economy
ATM scammers are travelling through the Pacific and local police are warning people to be careful when using local cash machines.
Fundraiser to celebrate muumuu tradition
Monday 19 October 2015 | Published in Local
The humble muumuu was promoted by early missionaries to force or “encourage” women to cover up from neck to toe.
Presentation on global market situation
Monday 19 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) in conjunction with Russell Investments and Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast presentation at The Islander Hotel on Wednesday.
'No threat to health' at Muri
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Published in Environment
A leaked government email reveals higher levels of nutrients in Muri lagoon, but claims there is generally ‘no threat to public health’.
Certification for organic growers
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands will soon have its own certified organic produce for the local market thanks to a drive by local growers.
Maggie backing black
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Published in Local
By the time you read this, the All Blacks will hopefully have claimed victory over France in the first knockout match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
New FSC leader has wealth of experience
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Louise Wittwer will head the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) as its new commissioner from December 21, 2015.
Who is Milan Brych?
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Published in Local
“Cancer man” Milan Brych was born Vlastimil Brych on 11 December 1939 in Czechoslovakia, and is responsible for possibly the biggest medical hoax in New Zealand history.
'Brychyard' controversy continues
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Published in Local
Since the 1970s, successive governments have turned a blind eye to the cemetery commonly known as “the Brychyard,” despite the Cook Islands government allowing controversial doctor Milan Brych to practise cancer treatment in this country, after he was barred from practising in both Australia and New Zealand and labelled as a fraud.
Local produce a highlight of important day
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Published in Health
Breaking the cycle of rural poverty across the world was the theme of World Food Day, marked with plentiful local produce at Punanga Nui market yesterday.
Busy times on Tongareva...
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Tongareva is largely untouched by the complications of 21st century life. Existence for the people of Penrhyn, the northernmost of the Cook Islands, centres around family, church, and all that comes with being a part of a proud community.
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