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Ministers' call to action on fisheries

Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Local

Fisheries ministers are calling Pacific Island nations to take political leadership and urgent action to implement stronger coastal fisheries management regimes at a national level.

No reports of mozzie problems

Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

The Ministry of Health says its officers in Aitutaki have not reported any recent problems with mosquitoes, but will be looking into the matter.

Election: Two petitions pulled

Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Politics

The Democratic Party has fronted up with security costs for three of eight possible petitions it has indicated it intends to pursue in the High Court.

Stray cat finds a home

Monday 11 August 2014 | Published in Local

Kitty was a rough sort of character: Slight squint, coarse manner and severe glare sensitivity which made him blink absurdly whenever the sun came out.

MMR urged to consider international image

Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Environment

Cook Islands’ bigeye tuna catch may be a fraction of the regional take but that shouldn’t exempt us from making cuts, says Te Ipukarea Society.

Govt preparing 'holding' budget

Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands Party government hopes it will be able to table a budget in an upcoming session of Parliament scheduled for early October.

Early details on water infrastructure project

Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Local

Stakeholders saw what the $60 million Te Mato Vai water project could potentially look like at a presentation from the team selected to draft the system’s detailed design, late last month.

Election: Baker withdraws petition

Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Politics

Akaoa candidate for the Democratic Party Nooroa Baker has withdrawn his electoral petition, claiming legal proceedings would have had a negative effect on families in the constituency.

Rugby brawl a 'total embarrassment'

Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Local

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Smokies: Licence to kill

Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Smoke Signals

Posted on Twitter this week: “My brother walks into the police station, says he left his license in Aus & gets a Raro license asap. He doesn't even have one in Aus!"

Boys Brigade targets pesky plants

Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Environment

Arorangi Boys Brigade Company (ABBC) is launching a campaign on Monday to rid Rarotonga of the invasive plant Dodder – or at least control it.

Cooking course for meat-loving men

Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Local

Blokes who like meat are being invited to step into the kitchen with a renowned local chef and learn some new skills.

Glitzy cabaret show to launch

Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Local

Canapés and a glitzy cabaret show is how ‘The Planners Cook Islands’ plan to show you who they are, and what they can do to make your special event a memorable one.

Kata: Power crisis

Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Kata

First solar panels installed at airport

Friday 8 August 2014 | Published in Environment

Construction of a massive solar energy system at Rarotonga Airport has taken a big leap forward with the first of more than 3000 panels installed yesterday.

Tourism contract details released

Friday 8 August 2014 | Published in Local

New information has been released about a New Zealand Aid-funded contract to provide aerial footage to the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.

Aitutaki mossies a major problem

Friday 8 August 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to voice some serious concerns here on Aitutaki with the high number of mosquitos.

Heavy fines for rugby brawl

Friday 8 August 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

Heavy fines have been slapped on the two rugby union clubs involved in a violent brawl that marred the one-day Constitution Sevens on Saturday.

Budding chefs gear up for NZ contest

Friday 8 August 2014 | Published in Local

Students from the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute are set to give it their all at an upcoming cooking competition to be held at the New Zealand Culinary Fare in Auckland later this month.

Emergency generator on way to Palmerston

Friday 8 August 2014 | Published in Outer Islands

Government officials are hoping to avert a power crisis on the island of Palmerston, with the emergency shipment of a recently-purchased generator.