National

Tablets flown in for Mauke School pupils

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in National

Cabinet Minister Teina Bishop made a flying stop to the island of Akatokamanava (Mauke) for just one hour to personally gift the students of Mauke School tablets (mini i-pads, not worm tablets).

National

Limit dog numbers says former ranger

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in National

Rarotonga’s former dog controller believes each household on the island should be allowed only dog each – if that.

National

Dog attacks, drivers keep police busy

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in National

Two animals were mauled by packs of dogs in the weekend, while police were also kept busy trying to catch dangerous drivers.

National

Burglars cut into Tauae Store

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in National

Burglars cut their way into a Takuvaine store and stole more than $1000 worth of cigarettes on Sunday night.

National

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.

Crime

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.

Environment

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.

Environment

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.

Local

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.

Local

More than a fifth of households behind on payments for sanitation system upgrade

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in Environment

More than 20 per cent of households in a sanitation system upgrade project in Muri/Avana are behind on payments.

Environment

Te Mato Vai gets EIA green light to proceed

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in Local

Shovels are one step closer to hitting the dirt after the approval of an environmental impact assessment for the first stage of the estimated $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project.

Local

Opposition says surplus is 'fictitious'

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in Local

The Government is not being honest with its proclamation of a surplus of $4.7 million in the December Financial Quarterly Review, according to Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen.

Local

Crabbing around

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in Local

While on Mauke, science observer Oliver Clarke from England was very excited to see and hold his first coconut crab which was then released back into the makatea.

Local

Wet and wild mixed touch

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in National

Predicted wet and wild weather is sure to make things a little bit more challenging for open men’s and women’s touch rugby teams returning to the Nikao field today.

National

Japan assistance for Grassroots

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in National

First Secretary Reki Kataoka, of the Japanese Embassy will visit the Cook Islands from March 18-22, 2014 to finalise support for two new projects valued at almost NZ$300,000, which involve youth vocational skills and maire cultivation.

National

Sadgroves named as best employers

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in National

Local employment website, Cook Islands Jobs has named John and Jeanette Sadgrove of Deli licious Cafe in Muri as Employers of the Month, after running a competition throughout March to find Raro’s best boss.

National

New airport security officers welcomed

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in National

The Cook Islands Airport Security Service welcomed eight new members to its team after yesterday’s graduation ceremony.

National

Cabinet to decide House start date?

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in National

With an announcement for the first sitting of Parliament for 2014 imminent, Cabinet will be in country all week.

National

Generosity towards burgled tourists

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in National

Burglary victims Amber-Lee Marsters, Ben Seve (far right) and their three children were delighted to receive a free trip out on Muri Lagoon on Friday, thanks to the kind-hearted team at Koka Lagoon Cruises.

National

Playstation 3 winners bound to be popular

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in National

Lucky winners of a recent CITC promotion will be very popular, after winning a 12GB Playstation 3 console each.

National

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