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MMR catch verification questioned
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Environment
A former fisheries director says the Ministry of Marine Resources has not proven it has adequate catch verification systems in place for its proposed quota system.
Sad let down for family building home for mother
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Local
Building a new home should be an exciting and wonderful experience but for Lena Walton it has been stressful and she wants to warn others to avoid what she has gone through.
Zika outbreak may be slowing
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Health
Health officials believe an outbreak of the zika virus in Rarotonga and Aitutaki is starting to lose traction.
Spruced up hospital wing opens
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Health
Rarotonga Hospital’s newly renovated outpatients wing was officially opened at a formal ceremony yesterday, with a large crowd on hand to celebrate the event.
Water project offers key lessons
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Valuable lessons can be learnt from the mistakes made during a major rainwater harvesting project in the Northern Cook Islands, a new report says.
Solar system to cover big area
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Environment
A massive new solar power system being built beside Rarotonga Airport will be the size of several house sites and comprise 3800 panels.
Police physical trainer in top form
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Local
After six weeks of the toughest physical training of his life, Aporo Kirikava is fighting fit and ready to help boost fitness levels at the Cook Islands Police Service.
Million dollar baby on the way
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government is about to make its 1000th payment of the new-born allowance and the soon-to-be-born recipient is being dubbed ‘The Million Dollar Baby’.
Sea cucumbers to be exported?
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Local stocks of sea cucumbers were explored in a recent report, along with management techniques for a potential export industry in the Cooks.
Aitutaki man on trial for firearm charge
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Witnesses in the trial of Aitutaki man Poaru Tatira have described the shock they felt when the accused fired a gun just outside the house they were in.
Pension 'back tax' to be scrapped
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Local
Pensioner activist group Grey Power has scored a major victory with a Government announcement to remove the “back tax” on their pensions.
Weather experts to gather in Raro
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Weather
Weather experts will be meeting in Rarotonga from Monday to review climate services and discuss the region's needs.
Airport upgrade on the cards
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Weather
Rarotonga and Aitutaki airports are about to be given a technical work-over to identify potential upgrades as part of the Government's National Sustainable Development Plan (2011-2015).
$1m local boost from solar project
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Economy
About $1 million will be injected into the local economy through the building of a large solar power system at Rarotonga International Airport, says the Office of the Prime Minister.
Beer will not be sworn in: PM
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says Murienua by-election winner James Beer will not be sworn in as the constituency’s Member of Parliament next Monday.
Minimum wage gets 20 per cent increase
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Minister of Internal Affairs Nandi Glassie has announced that he will lift the minimum wage to $6 per hour from next week.
Demos won't support VAT, reform bills
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party will not support two key government initiatives in Parliament next week, says Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
US singers impressed by lively Cookie kids
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Education
American barbershop quartet Tone Deaf say they are having a blast performing in Cook Islands schools because the kids here are so “alive and ready to play”.
Tereora food fest to fund upgrades
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Local
Prepare yourself to feast tomorrow at Tereora College’s fundraising Food Festival.
New 'op shop' opens in Raro
Thursday 27 March 2014 | Published in Local
Bargain hunters will be thrilled to hear that a new opportunity shop has opened in Rarotonga, offering a bounty of pre-loved clothes, household items, toys and knickknacks.
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