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First whale shows up in Rarotonga
Wednesday 28 May 2014 | Published in Local
Whale season does not officially begin until July, but a lone humpback has been spotted cruising in Rarotonga’s warm waters this week.
Demos prepare for campaign launch
Wednesday 28 May 2014 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party is gearing up to kick off its election campaign at an event to be held at the National Auditorium tomorrow evening.
Population down by 1000 from 2012
Wednesday 28 May 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands’ total estimated resident population has dropped by about 1000 over the past two years, according to the Statistics Office.
Multiplug warning after Vaima fire
Wednesday 28 May 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands officials are warning about the misuse of multiplugs or powerboards, after the discovery that one of the electronic devices caused the devastating fire at Vaima restaurant earlier this month.
Barge readied for Manihiki trip
Wednesday 28 May 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Avatiu Wharf was bustling with activity yesterday as building materials and cement destined for use in the Manihiki Harbour upgrade were loaded onto a barge.
Fuel shortage could become petrol crisis
Wednesday 28 May 2014 | Published in Local
Rarotonga will soon be facing a critical shortage of petrol.
Royal visit from Tongan princess
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands women living in New Zealand hosted Her Royal Highness Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili at a special event at the weekend.
Brown, Neves in Kazakhstan
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Officials probably couldn’t have picked a nation more different from the Cook Islands for a recent meeting than Kazakhstan, which recently hosted the 47th Annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank.
PM's pearl grant eligibility still unclear
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Politics
The Puna family pearl farm’s chances of getting more aid funding from the Manihiki Pearl project appear to be zilch – unless it can be shown the farm meets the criteria to qualify for a grant.
Ministry hunts for black widow spider
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Agriculture is trying to work out when and how venomous black widow spiders managed to enter the Cook Islands without being detected.
CIP pledges internet in schools
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party is looking to head into July’s general elections riding on advances made over the last three and half years, hoping voters allow the party to carry through on initiatives already underway.
Bishop investigation update this week?
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Police could be receiving a recommendation from overseas investigators by the end of the week as to whether charges should be laid against Aitutaki Member of Parliament Teina Bishop.
3 road crashes in weekend
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Police have again expressed concern about driving standards in Rarotonga after another weekend of road safety issues.
Police appeal for motorcyclists' help
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Police want to hear from several motorcyclists believed to have seen a blue van (pictured above) travelling on the back road in Aroa last Thursday morning.
Consultants signed for aged care study
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Local
Two local consultants have been signed up to carry out research into whether the Cook Islands need an aged care facility.
PM unlikely to get aid for pearls
Monday 26 May 2014 | Published in Politics
It seems extremely unlikely that the Prime Minister will receive any more aid funding from the current project.
Maggie 'guarantees' footpath from town
Monday 26 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Incumbent Member of Parliament for Tupapa-Maraerenga George Maggie is pledging to build a pedestrian footpath along the main road in the constituency, should he be re-elected in July.
Govt files complaint against Kiwi reporter
Monday 26 May 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Government has filed a complaint against a Kiwi reporter who broke a story last week alleging Prime Minister Henry Puna is to receive NZ aid for his pearl farm in Manihiki.
PM already has $18,000 pearl grant
Monday 26 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna received about $18,000 worth of aid-funded equipment for his Manihiki pearl farm in 2011, according to official sources.
Deadly spiders could be widespread
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Environment
Venomous black widow spiders and more than 40 cocoons containing at least 200 spider-lings have been found at Rarotonga airport.
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