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Coral reef in good health - report

Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Environment

Coral reefs in the southern group of the Cook Islands were found to be in good health with good coverage according to a recently released study.

Cabinet needs to fix 'anomolies'

Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Politics

While supporting political reform “in principle”, the opposition Democratic Party says the ruling government must address a number of issues it has identified with a cabinet proposal on overhauling the make-up of Parliament.

Audit office probes BTIB

Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Audit Office is “tidying up” its field work and will soon be drafting a report on its investigation into the Business Trade Investment Board.

Kata: Seats in Parliament

Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Kata

Estall faces retrial after jury fails to reach verdict

Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Local

Accused James Estall will have to face a re-trial after the current jury could not reach a unanimous or three-quarter majority decision.

Mike makes its move...

Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Local

An intense weather system moving quickly over the Southern Cooks has been upgraded and named Tropical Cyclone Mike.

Another viewpoint on 'cult' debate

Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

I would like to refer to the letter by John Uri regarding his issue with Dr Kuhlmann’s views on the LDS and JW movements.

Where have all the people gone?

Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, After more than three years in power can this Government outline how it is tackling the country’s most pressing issue over the past five years – depopulation; outward migration; movement of Cook Islanders to Australia or NZ? Just the other day it came to my attention that approximately a quarter of the voting population of a certain constituency on Rarotonga had migrated abroad.

Desperate need for decent ship

Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I often wonder which governing political party will one day have the revelation that the Cook Islands (especially the forgotten people up the northern group) desperately need a permanent and a reasonable ship to cater for them maybe once a month if possible.

Tribute to my friend Tamatoa Ariki!

Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, On the morning of Thursday 13 March a great king of the Cook Islands, Tamatoa Ariki, was pronounced dead.

Kata - March 19, 2014

Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Kata

Big runs in D-league

Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in League

The Cook Islands T-20 Domestic League cricket produced plenty more big hits last weekend as 356 runs were scored by way of boundaries taking the tournaments total run tally to 1928.

Senior schools soccer semi-finals showdown

Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Football

The highly competitive senior schools soccer semi-finals are on today.

Rare whales shot and bludgeoned to death

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Environment

Necropsies conducted on the two rare young beaked whales discovered dead on the shores of Mangaia in earlier this year have found that the whales were shot and bludgeoned to death.

Impressive fishing tail

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Environment

Looking very pleased with himself is Junior Ioaba, co-owner of Marlin Queen fishing charters, seen drying out (showing off) the tail of a 327.4kg blue marlin mounted on his truck.

Reported zika cases now said to be up to 280

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Local

A spike in suspected zika cases over the weekend had taken the total reported number to 280, says the Ministry of Health.

Minister appoints telco committee

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Local

Six people have been appointed to advise the Government on issues affecting the country’s telecommunications sector.

Batten down the hatches

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Local

Cook Islanders are being warned to brace themselves for what could be the first tropical cyclone of the year, with damaging gale force winds on the way.

Netball season starts in April

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Netball

Village netball courts have been buzzing with activity with junior netball stars polishing up their skills through the Netball Cook Islands after school development programme.

PICI continue monitoring turtle nests on Mauke

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in Environment

Sand mining in a known turtle nesting area on Mauke could be having a major effect on the number of turtles left.