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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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