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Vaima fire investigated, Tupapa fire 'suspicious'
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local
Detailed investigation of last week’s fire which destroyed popular restaurant Vaima began yesterday, with the participation of investigators from a New Zealand-based insurance company.
New head for Price Tribunal
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local
Tatiana Burn has been appointed as President of the Price Tribunal by Internal Affairs Minister Nandi Glassie.
Fishers urged to respect FAD rules
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources is urging fishers to be responsible in their use of Rarotonga FADs (fish aggregating devices) after two were found damaged last week.
BTIB audit report nears completion
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local
The Audit Office has completed the field work in its investigation into the Business Trade Investment Board.
Call for safe driving at TMV sites
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Local
A letter published in the Cook Islands News about an alleged case of dangerous driving has angered the Secretary of Infrastructure.
War survivor visits Cook Islands
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Local
Temperatures of minus 30 to 50 degrees are hard to imagine for anyone living in the balmy Rarotonga climate, but 89-year-old Ken Briggs can never forget experiencing them as a seaman on board a British destroyer escorting Artic convoys.
Colagate on hold
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Local
The long-awaited start to the Colagate inquiry has been delayed as a result of last month’s snap election call.
TMV work going slowly but surely
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Local
Drivers using the back road from Avatiu towards and past the airport will have noticed slow but steady progress of workers laying the ring main for the Te Mato Vai project.
New fisheries field office in Pago Pago
Saturday 10 May 2014 | Published in Local
Officials with the Ministry of Marine Resources hope to improve monitoring, control and surveillance obligations for the tuna fishery with a field office that has been set up in Pago Pago, American Samoa.
House saved from fire next door
Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Local
A house located just several metres from the site of a fire that flattened a popular restaurant in Vaimaanga managed to escape the carnage, thanks to the efforts of professional and amateur firefighters.
BTIB aims to help local fishers
Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Local
Government officials hope local fishers will benefit with a change in restrictions for a foreign fishing company that currently offloads its by-catch for retail sale in Rarotonga.
Cooks collector coins for sale
Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Local
Three new collector coins have been crafted by a German mint bearing the Cook Islands name and denominated in local currency.
Vaima restaurant destroyed by fire
Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Local
Popular restaurant Vaima has been reduced to a pile of twisted metal and scorched timber after a fire late Wednesday night.
All hands on deck at Nautilus Restaurant
Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s newest restaurant will be opening its doors tomorrow night but hammers are likely to be flying until moments before the first diners arrive.
Raro hosts deep sea minerals workshop
Wednesday 7 May 2014 | Published in Local
Dozens of overseas delegates are coming to Rarotonga next week for a deep sea minerals workshop focusing on the financial aspects of mining.
Expert suggests inflight water safety video
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands should consider producing a short water safety video to be screened on planes as they arrive in the country, says a surf lifesaving expert.
Right turning rule explained
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Local
If you're turning right, give way. That’s the message of the Cook Islands Road Safety Council, which is trying to end confusion on our roads.
More fishing days for purse seiners
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Local
American purse seiners can fish for an additional 100 days in Cook Islands waters in return for a $600,000 payment, due to a deal struck between the Cook Islands and the United States.
Fishery data frustrates scientists
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Local
Efforts to assess stock levels of Pacific tunas are being hampered by fishing nations that are failing to provide data to scientists, says a regional organisation.
Pensioners still on MFEM hitlist
Saturday 3 May 2014 | Published in Local
Seniors currently receiving the New Zealand government-paid superannuation are still on the hook for outstanding tax bills.
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