National
PM crash row 'smear campaign'
Saturday 10 October 2015 | Published in Politics
Attempts by the Democratic party to get answers from police for not following through with an accident case involving the prime minister have been derided by a government official as resembling a smear campaign.
'Turn the TV service off,' Bluesky told
Friday 9 October 2015 | Published in Local
A small Cook Islands broadcasting company has told Bluesky to stop broadcasting its television service because the telecommunications provider doesn’t have a television broadcasting licence.
Landowners need better protection, says Turepu
Friday 9 October 2015 | Published in Local
Initiating a moratorium on occupation right applications being heard in the Land Court would be a sensible temporary solution while the important land issue is being addressed by the three Rarotonga vaka.
Waste problem out of hand
Friday 9 October 2015 | Published in Local
WATSAN is urging the community to be more responsible with the way they dispose of their rubbish, as a mountain of food and recyclable waste builds at the landfill.
Crash back to haunt PM
Friday 9 October 2015 | Published in Politics
A car accident late last year involving prime minister Henry Puna that police didn’t process like a normal case by laying charges and having it dealt with in the High Court, has come back to haunt the country’s leader a year later.
Visitor numbers continue to grow
Friday 9 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Visitor arrival figures for August took a slight dip from the previous month, but still recorded growth compared to the same period last year.
Vital assistance for Penrhyn
Friday 9 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The people of Tongareva have welcomed international delegates with Northern Cook Islands hospitality as work comes to a close on Exercise Tropic Twilight.
Korean fishing venture in hot water
Thursday 8 October 2015 | Published in Politics
Allegations of dodgy practices and law violations have emerged involving controversial Korean fishing company Dongwon, which is currently licensed to fish in Cook Islands waters.
Chicken killings raise dog issues
Thursday 8 October 2015 | Published in Local
A local man is fed up with the growing dog problem on the island following several attacks on his chickens.
Land concerns go to the top
Thursday 8 October 2015 | Published in Politics
The Koutu Nui have taken peoples’ concerns over the Land Court interpretation of occupation right to Minister of Justice Nandi Glassie.
Penrhyn fuel depot handed over
Thursday 8 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
A multinational task group led by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) today handed over the new fuel depot built as part of Exercise Tropic Twilight to Cook Islands officials.
Web workshop gives public new knowledge
Thursday 8 October 2015 | Published in Education
A group of newly tech-savvy Cook Islanders are embracing the digital world this week, following the completion of a social media and web workshop.
Cheaper LPG gas available now
Thursday 8 October 2015 | Published in Local
After a two-month delay in implementation, a new Price Order has been released for LPG gas, bringing overall price reductions.
Climate change financing step closer
Thursday 8 October 2015 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has formally responded to feedback given from the Adaptation Fund panel on its original National Implementing Entity (NIE) submission.
Court appearance raises issues
Thursday 8 October 2015 | Published in Crime
Ngametua Tiatoa remains in custody after facing two charges of contempt of court and one charge of assaulting a female.
New air service next year
Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism has proven that the sky is no limit to economic growth with the announcement of a ground-breaking new partnership with Jetstar.
Lawyer is barred from land court
Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands lawyer Norman George has been forbidden from ever again appearing in the country’s Land Court division after failing to obey a three-year suspension imposed by Chief Justice Tom Weston in September 2013.
BCI launches internet banking
Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Economy
The Bank of the Cook Islands has joined the big league and has gone digital, introducing a new internet banking system for customers.
Atiu winner in freezer promotion
Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The free chest freezer promotion run by the Cook Islands Trading Corporation Limited (CITC) in conjunction with Palm Corned Beef is gaining momentum.
Seven arrests, 17 forbidden drivers
Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Crime
Messages around responsible drinking are still not being heard by the public, with more drunk drivers and pub brawlers causing mayhem for police.
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