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Triathlete Thomas graduates
Tuesday 7 January 2014 | Published in Local
National triathlete Thomas Henderson (left), pictured his with younger brother Charles, is keen to return home to Rarotonga after graduating with a Bachelor of Sports Coaching from Canterbury University.
Family heights
Monday 6 January 2014 | Published in Local
Members of the Williams family who gathered together for a family reunion to learn more of their family history and genealogy took time out to hike to the infamous needle peak.
Chlorine water treatment recommended
Monday 6 January 2014 | Published in Local
Officials are seeking community input on water treatment options as part of the $64 million Te Mato Vai water project, with the proposed plan including disinfection with ‘minimum’ amounts of chlorine.
TMV public consultations set to start
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in Local
A series of long-awaited public consultations on a large-scale water infrastructure project are scheduled to begin in early 2014.
Sweet success!
Tuesday 31 December 2013 | Published in Local
Blonde-haired, blue-eyed Hinetaapora Short beat 1500 entrants to become Nestle’s Milky Bar Kid in 2010.
Police praise well behaved public
Tuesday 31 December 2013 | Published in Local
A low rate of incidents over the weekend has local police praising the community for their efforts in being safe on the roads and locking up property.
MP Bishop 'suspends' himself from cabinet
Tuesday 31 December 2013 | Published in Local
Frustrated with an ongoing police investigation into his conduct as a member of cabinet, MP Teina Bishop has handed in his portfolio of ministerial responsibilities.
More rain needed
Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in Local
Recent rain has made a “slight” improvement in water levels in Rarotonga, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) – but officials are still hoping for more rain.
Man dead in Mauke
Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Local
A young man died in Mauke on Christmas Day, and police say a firearm was used in the incident.
Williams family reunite in Matavera
Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Local
Nearly 100 members of the Williams family have gathered in Rarotonga this week for an action-packed Christmas andNew Year reunion.
Pukapuka runway repaired for funeral
Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Local
The Pukapuka Airport was re-opened after a member of the island’s community passed away suddenly in Rarotonga.
Animal cruelty angers activist
Friday 27 December 2013 | Published in Local
A long-time animal welfare campaigner has expressed fury at reports of livestock being left tied up in the blazing sun without shade or water.
In the bank!
Friday 27 December 2013 | Published in Local
Local support centre for the elderly, Are Pa Metua, received an early Christmas gift from ANZ bank earlier this week.
Sharks found on vessel, no charges laid
Friday 27 December 2013 | Published in Local
A foreign flagged vessel that entered Cook Islands waters in September with shark carcasses on board was not prosecuted under national anti-shark fishing laws.
Bad apples' leave animals in sun
Tuesday 24 December 2013 | Published in Local
A number of “bad apples” have been leaving their livestock tied up in the blistering heat without shade or water, says the Ministry of Agriculture. Tiria Rere, chief livestock officer, said the ministry has been receiving complaints over the past few weeks about cases of animal cruelty. Both locals and tourists have voiced their concerns […]
Two in hospital after car crash
Tuesday 24 December 2013 | Published in Local
Police were called out to four car crashes over the weekend, including one in Titikaveka which left the two occupants in hospital. Senior Sergeant Maevarangi Kirikava said the accident in Titikaveka took place near Palm Grove Resort at 3:15 am on Sunday. “The car veered off the road and landed in the ditch. The two […]
Pensioner's account raided by govt
Tuesday 24 December 2013 | Published in Local
Eight days before Christmas, the government has gone directly to a senior’s bank account to collect thousands in what it says is unpaid tax, assessed on a New Zealand government-paid pension. Tupapa couple Teariki and Nancy Simiona – who both collect the NZ-paid superannuation – were startled to see on Nancy’s most recent Westpac Bank […]
No shark-related prosecutions, 2013
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in Local
BreAches of shark sanctuary rules are likely to be settled confidentially and out of court, says secretary of marine resources Ben Ponia. No prosecutions have been made under regulations that came into effect roughly one year ago on December 12, 2012, with the establishment of the 1.9 million square kilometre shark sanctuary. At the time, […]
Solar expert concerned about lead batteries
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in Local
A local solar power expert is concerned about a plan to send about 2000 lead batteries to the northern group as part of a renewable energy project. The government is working towards having solar energy systems installed in Manihiki, Rakahanga, Penrhyn, Pukapuka, Nassau and Palmerston by the end of next year. Lead batteries will be […]
Top dog!
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in Local
Australian vet Michelle Gray (left) recently returned home for Christmas, handing the reigns of the Esther Honey Foundation over to new practice manager Amy Compton (right). The pair recently went on a trip to Aitutaki and Atiu, where they worked hard to desex 40 animals and treat another 15 for various conditions. Compton will now […]
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