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Cyclone Mike leaves little damage
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Weather
Apart from blowing off part of a roof in Aitutaki, Tropical Cyclone Mike caused little damage as it passed quickly through the Southern Cooks, authorities say.
Crown ready for manslaughter trial
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Crime
A pre-trial hearing to test the reliability of evidence in the case of manslaughter accused Ngati-Tane Vano is planned to be held in May.
Coral reef in good health - report
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Environment
Coral reefs in the southern group of the Cook Islands were found to be in good health with good coverage according to a recently released study.
Cabinet needs to fix 'anomolies'
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Politics
While supporting political reform “in principle”, the opposition Democratic Party says the ruling government must address a number of issues it has identified with a cabinet proposal on overhauling the make-up of Parliament.
Audit office probes BTIB
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Audit Office is “tidying up” its field work and will soon be drafting a report on its investigation into the Business Trade Investment Board.
Estall faces retrial after jury fails to reach verdict
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Local
Accused James Estall will have to face a re-trial after the current jury could not reach a unanimous or three-quarter majority decision.
Mike makes its move...
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in Local
An intense weather system moving quickly over the Southern Cooks has been upgraded and named Tropical Cyclone Mike.
'Kids in sports – stay out of court'
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
The bookends of the Cook Islands community were on the receiving end of generous hands this week from visiting members of the Rotary Club of Belfast in Kaiapoi, Christchurch.
Training course for market vendors
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
Market vendors are being invited to take part in a free training programme designed to help formalise and grow their businesses.
PM, Minister push reform in Pa Enua
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
A movement being led by Cabinet for political reform appears to be gathering speed after a series of trips to the outer islands by Prime Minister Henry Puna and Education and Tourism Minister Teina Bishop.
Brown hits back at Opposition
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
Finance Minister Mark Brown hit back at the opposition and Wilkie Rasmussen after the Democratic Party leader described the recent posting of a surplus over a six-month period as “fictitious” in a media statement.
Mitiaro Maire production boosted by grant
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
Maire production on Mitiaro has received a boost with a grant of up to $NZ144,437 for the construction of a Maire nursery and satellite shade houses for planting and enhancing Maire productivity and to increase the volume of Maire grown for the women on Mitiaro island.
Assn welcomes Cooks students to Auckland
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
In true Cook Island spirit veteran students from the Auckland University and the Auckland University of Technology got together last Friday (March13) to welcome new students into the group.
Local economy to be boosted by TMV project say officials
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
Officials involved with Te Mato Vai say the water infrastructure project is already having a positive effect on the local economy, with the bulk of the benefits still to come.
Sharks a nuisance to Aitutaki fishers
Wednesday 19 March 2014 | Published in National
Sharks are inflicting substantial financial losses on fishers in Aitutaki, says a government official with the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
Murienua petition court date set
Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Crime
April 7 has been set aside by the Cook Islands High Court for a hearing to deal with an electoral petition regarding last month’s by-election in the constituency of Murienua.
Rare whales shot and bludgeoned to death
Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Environment
Necropsies conducted on the two rare young beaked whales discovered dead on the shores of Mangaia in earlier this year have found that the whales were shot and bludgeoned to death.
Impressive fishing tail
Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Environment
Looking very pleased with himself is Junior Ioaba, co-owner of Marlin Queen fishing charters, seen drying out (showing off) the tail of a 327.4kg blue marlin mounted on his truck.
Reported zika cases now said to be up to 280
Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Local
A spike in suspected zika cases over the weekend had taken the total reported number to 280, says the Ministry of Health.
Minister appoints telco committee
Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Local
Six people have been appointed to advise the Government on issues affecting the country’s telecommunications sector.
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