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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.

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.

Te Mato Vai gets EIA green light to proceed

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in Local

Shovels are one step closer to hitting the dirt after the approval of an environmental impact assessment for the first stage of the estimated $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project.

Opposition says surplus is 'fictitious'

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in Local

The Government is not being honest with its proclamation of a surplus of $4.7 million in the December Financial Quarterly Review, according to Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen.

Crabbing around

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in Local

While on Mauke, science observer Oliver Clarke from England was very excited to see and hold his first coconut crab which was then released back into the makatea.

Four satellites ok for O3b

Saturday 15 March 2014 | Published in Local

Internet provider 03b is confident in its ability to provide top-notch broadband to the Cook Islands, despite having only four satellites in orbit.

Bless this site

Saturday 15 March 2014 | Published in Local

Tauturu Orometua John Andrew lifts his hands to heaven and calls on God to bless Telecom’s Aroa Station yesterday.

Massive marlin

Friday 14 March 2014 | Published in Local

Deficit still expected

Friday 14 March 2014 | Published in Local

The Government is continuing with its forecast for a deficit for 2013-14, despite posting a $4.7 million surplus for the first six months of the fiscal year.

Summer photo earns cool prize

Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Local

It began as a little scare, but a lucky occurrence on the reef in Mangaia turned into opportunity for two visitors from Rarotonga after winning the Cook Islands News Memories of Summer Photo Competition.

Wind warning for Northern Group

Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Local

Islands in the Northern Group are being warned to expect strong winds over the next few days as a tropical disturbance lingers to the west.

Parliament to sit before April 1?

Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Local

Dates have yet to scheduled, but eight bills are ready to be addressed by Government during the next session of Parliament.

Government posts $4.7m surplus

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Local

The Government has posted a $4.7 million net surplus in its latest financial report for the six months ending December 31.

Runway work well underway at Pukapuka

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Local

Repairs to Pukapuka’s airport are now well under way, with the runway surface torn up and ready to be levelled.

New safety barrier at Blackrock blackspot

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Local

Volunteers have been hard at work building a new safety rail at Blackrock designed to prevent motorists driving over the bank.

Turtle rescue in Nassau

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Local

Nassau School students were frantic last week when they rescued their pet turtles from unexpected sea surges.

Pasifika smiles all round

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local

Mareko’s general manager Cherelle Chan is all island charm and smiles at the Pasifika Festival over the weekend.

By-election petition to be considered today

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local

The recently filed petition concerning last month’s Murienua by-election results will be the focus of a court meeting scheduled today.