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Disease thrives on messy properties
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Published in Health
The messier the place where you live or work, the more likely you are to get Chikungunya, according to a new report from the Ministry of Health.
Aitutaki teen flying high
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Published in Local
It’s a safe bet that Leo Roa will always remember July 8, 2015.
TIS wants full facts on fishing
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources has confirmed an environmental group’s suspicions that there are more companies involved in purse seine fishing in the Cook Islands than the government has so far let on.
Kiwis and they can prove it
Thursday 9 July 2015 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
A special New Zealand citizenship ceremony was conducted at Ngatipa, the official residence of the New Zealand High Commissioner on Tuesday.
Warm welcome for first arrivals
Wednesday 8 July 2015 | Published in Local
Wearing their sea legs and proud smiles, islanders from Pukapuka, Nassau and Palmerston have become the first Pa Enua teams to arrive safely on Rarotonga ready for Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Local hits back at cruel Twitter post
Wednesday 8 July 2015 | Published in Local
Locals are coming out swinging against a New Zealand socialite for describing the death of Cook Islanders in Ashburton as ‘natural selection’.
Aotearoa society building can host range of functions
Wednesday 8 July 2015 | Published in Local
The Aotearoa Society has elected its executive for the 2015/2016 year.
PM defends costly flight to Penrhyn
Wednesday 8 July 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister’s advisor Trevor Pitt has defended Henry Puna’s pricey trip to Penrhyn to officially open the $1.4 million Te Tautua village solar project.
Health meeting on soon
Wednesday 8 July 2015 | Published in Health
Rarotonga will again be welcoming health professionals and dignitaries from the Cook Islands, the Pacific and Oceania for the 17th Annual Health Conference this month.
Ui Ariki look to the future, acknowledge the past
Wednesday 8 July 2015 | Published in Local
This week is a very special week, not just for the Ui Ariki, but for the people of the Cook Islands.
Jury trial hears cannabis case
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands High Court judge Justice Colin Doherty is in Rarotonga for the next two and a half weeks to preside over criminal and civil court cases.
Fuel price drop next week
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Local
Rarotonga residents will be paying less at the petrol pump when changes come into force next Wednesday.
Hefty reward for missing pig
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Local
The owner of Hector the pet pig is offering a $1,000 reward for the safe return of his furry little friend.
Schooner situation uncertain
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Other options will be considered if Pacific Schooners cannot deliver on its promise to transport dancers back to their home islands after 2015 Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Most ministers away this week
Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Politics
Most cabinet ministers will be off the rock this week, with two putting on their coaching hats at the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea.
Rutaki pupils cycle to win
Monday 6 July 2015 | Published in Education
The Bike 2 School Week competition, which ran from June 22 to 26, invited students to bike to school instead of using motorised transportation such as a car or scooter.
Drive against use of plastics
Monday 6 July 2015 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society is encouraging the Cook Islands to join in Plastic Free July, an international campaign encouraging people to say ‘no’ to plastic bags, food packaging, and takeaway containers.
Penryhn visit costs $20,000
Monday 6 July 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
A pricey trip by the Prime Minister to Penrhyn to officially open a solar project has raised some eyebrows.
No end in sight for MP investigations
Monday 6 July 2015 | Published in Politics
Pressure is mounting on police to make a decision on high profile investigations into two Aitutaki Members of Parliament.
Ui Ariki mark their special day
Thursday 2 July 2015 | Published in Local
Tomorrow marks the fourth public holiday celebrating Ui Ariki Day, and the traditional leaders of the Cook Islands.
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