Environment
New rangers needed for Suwarrow
Thursday 10 April 2014 | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service is looking for two hardy souls willing to live on a remote northern atoll for six months at a time and protect its wildlife.
Speech contest focuses on environment
Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Environment
National Environment Service Senior Biodiversity Officer, Elizabeth Munro was privileged to be part of the judging panel for Avarua School’s marine biodiversity speech competition yesterday morning.
TIS concerned with shark fin response
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Environment
Local conservation group Te Ipukarea Society is concerned with Government’s response to shark fins found aboard a Chinese fishing vessel.
Energy efficiency in the spotlight
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands workplaces should end up becoming more energy efficient as a result of a training course being run in Rarotonga this week.
No tsunami expected in the Cooks
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Environment
No tsunami is expected in Cook Islands waters following an 8.2 earthquake in northern Chile yesterday.
Researcher rejoices at whale ruling
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Environment
Whale researcher Nan Hauser was overcome with emotion yesterday at the news of a court decision to halt Japanese whaling in Antarctic waters.
Earth Hour is here again - tonight!
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Environment
Every year Earth Hour organisers encourage people around the world to turn off their lights for one hour and tonight is the night.
MMR catch verification questioned
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Environment
A former fisheries director says the Ministry of Marine Resources has not proven it has adequate catch verification systems in place for its proposed quota system.
Solar system to cover big area
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Environment
A massive new solar power system being built beside Rarotonga Airport will be the size of several house sites and comprise 3800 panels.
Fishery surveillance in the spotlight
Wednesday 26 March 2014 | Published in Environment
Fisheries officials from all 17 member countries of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency are in Honiara this week, discussing work to monitor offshore fishing.
Climate change to disrupt food supplies, growth
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Environment
Global warming will disrupt food supplies, slow world economic growth and may already be causing irreversible damage to nature, according to a United Nations report due this week that will put pressure on governments to act.
Airport solar project to cost $3m
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Environment
A large solar power system being built at Rarotonga International Airport will be the biggest in the country and is expected to cost about $3 million.
Quota system answer to overfishing?
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Environment
Implementation of a new fisheries management system in the Cook Islands will aid conservation efforts and address the issue of overfishing, says the Ministry of Marine Resources.
Kiwi company gets big solar contract
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Environment
A Kiwi company has been awarded the contract to build a large solar power system at Rarotonga International Airport, starting next month.
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.
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.
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.
More than a fifth of households behind on payments for sanitation system upgrade
Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in Environment
More than 20 per cent of households in a sanitation system upgrade project in Muri/Avana are behind on payments.
Whales to be filmed by expert in Cooks
Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Environment
One of the world’s top underwater photographers is coming to the Cook Islands later this year to capture stunning images of whales swimming in our waters.