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Zika spreads to outer islands
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Health
Cases of the zika virus have started popping up in the outer islands, although the only surprise is that it took so long to spread.
Election date set
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Politics
UPDATED: Parliament has been dissolved and an election date set for 2014.
Cook Islands News is on Facebook
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Local
The latest news from the Cook Islands is now available on your Facebook news feed.
Pacific Advisory Group winners announced
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Local
Seven candidates from the Cook Islands, Fijian and Samoan communities were successful in being voted onto Wellington City Council’s Pacific Advisory Group this week.
High Commissioner hosts CI notables
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Local
The High Commission recently hosted Teariki Maoate and Tuaine Robati and their families, both recent recipients of distinguished awards for outstanding service to Aotearoa.
Defendant seeks lesser penalty
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on April 10 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata, who made the following judgements:
Plenty of opportunities for business
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Organisers of the South Pacific Tourism Exchange, taking place in Auckland on May 22-23, 2014, say registered buyers and sellers will be provided with top opportunities to do South Pacific business.
Arorangi School centennial next year
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Education
On Sunday, February 15 next year Arorangi School will achieve a major milestone of 100 years of service in Vaka Puaikura.
Arorangi School centennial coming up
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Education
On Sunday, February 15 next year Arorangi School will achieve a major milestone of 100 years of service in Vaka Puaikura.
Police officer assaulted
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Crime
A police officer was punched in the head while trying to break up a fight in Avarua on Saturday night.
Biological agents to control weeds
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Environment
Invasive weeds in the Cook Islands will be under attack with the roll-out of a project aiming to control weeds using biological agents.
Ramping up road safety message
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Local
Concerned road users have banded together to try and lift the standard of driving in Rarotonga and make the roads a safer place.
Poppy Day fundraiser on Thursday
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Local
Volunteers will be out on the streets selling bucket-loads of red poppies later this week and local are being asked to dig deep.
Manihiki harbour work to commence
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
With Mangaia’s new harbour done and dusted, contractor Landholdings Ltd. has now moved on to Manihiki to commence work on its next project.
Technical hitch silences MPs
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Parliament was shut down yesterday due to technical difficulties with the House’s audio equipment.
Pensioners get cash from Minister
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Politics
A pensioner who had her bank account raided by the Collector of Inland Revenue just before Christmas had those funds replaced last week with a cash donation by Minister Teina Bishop.
Wheelie bins to help Atiu communities
Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Sixty-one wheelie bins have been donated to two small communities on the island of Atiu.
South Pacific Tourism Exchange in May
Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Local
With tourism a vitally important industry across the South Pacific, the inaugural South Pacific Tourism Exchange will be the region’s largest travel and tourism business-to-business event.
Meeting of minds at NZ gathering
Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Politics
Mobilising Cook Islands professional skills and experience was the focus point of discussion this week at the Cook Islands High Commisioner Tiki Matapo’s office in Wellington last week.
Marine biologist has dream job
Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Pearl biologist Tina Weier has discovered her dream job working in Manihiki.
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