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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).
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.
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.
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