National

Batten down the hatches

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Local

Cook Islanders are being warned to brace themselves for what could be the first tropical cyclone of the year, with damaging gale force winds on the way.

Local

Cook Islands 'Just Play' project manager Michelle Paiti confident in new content

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in National

Cook Islands ‘Just Play’ project manager Michelle Paiti has been involved in the award-winning programme since its inception.

National

Independent candidate kicks off her election campaign

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in National

Volunteer, community organiser, and political reformist Teina Mackenzie is the first out the gate in declaring her candidacy for the upcoming 2014 general elections.

National

Reuniting in Aitutaki for Anzac Day 2014

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in National

Three men who served together in the New Zealand Special Air Service about 40 years ago will be meeting up in Aitutaki next month for a special Anzac Day service.

National

FAO launches new project to enhance food security

Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in National

Officials of the Government of Cook Islands and United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and key stakeholders including farmers participated in a workshop this week to mark the formal launching of a two year project to boost local agricultural production.

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

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

Lawyer blames hospital for crash victim's death

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in Crime

Defence lawyer Norman George has laid blame on the Rarotonga Hospital for “failing to operate” on 22-year-old crash victim Kulani Takai Elikana.

Crime

PICI continue monitoring turtle nests on Mauke

Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in Environment

Sand mining in a known turtle nesting area on Mauke could be having a major effect on the number of turtles left.

Environment

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

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