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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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