National

Government posts $4.7m surplus

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Local

The Government has posted a $4.7 million net surplus in its latest financial report for the six months ending December 31.

Local

Runway work well underway at Pukapuka

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Local

Repairs to Pukapuka’s airport are now well under way, with the runway surface torn up and ready to be levelled.

Local

BTIB returns to NZ's big Pasifika Festival

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in National

This year’s Pasifika festival saw the return of the Business Trade and Investment Board, which set up a booth to promote economic opportunities in the Cook Islands.

National

Records tumble in D-league

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in National

The current cricket Domestic League tournament has been a bonanza of excitement where records have been smashed, diving catches taken, bats broken and balls in the lagoon.

National

Mauke prepares for second Manea Games

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in National

Sporting venues and facilities are just some of the legacies that benefit islands that host the Manea Games sporting event says Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee Chief Executive Officer Robert Graham.

National

Doubt thrown on TMV assessments

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in National

Fates of two impact assessments that were to be undertaken by the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) are uncertain after the recent firing of an official formerly with the government agency.

National

Warning over dog ranger position

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in National

Rarotonga’s new dog ranger must be given clear rules and procedures to follow, warns the head of security at The Edgewater Resort and Spa.

National

Phys ed programme for Atiu children

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Kiwi occupational therapy students have started a physical education programme for children on Atiu.

National

Manihiki corals show adaptability

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Two researchers from Stanford University in California have found that corals in Manihiki have shown they have the ability to adapt to higher water temperatures, showing potential resilience to climate change.

National

Pasifika popular with large crowds

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Thousands of Kiwis and Pacific Islanders living in Auckland got a taste of the islands at the two-day Pasifika Festival held at the Western Springs Park over the weekend.

National

TMV petition now has 1500 signatures plus

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

More than 1500 signatures have been added to the petition that aims to put a halt to the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project, according to its organisers.

National

Government begins search for new BTIB chairman

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Government hopes to fill in the recently vacated role of board chairman with the Business Trade and Investment Board by the end of the week.

National

Tutaka gets underway

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Health inspectors were out in force yesterday for the first round of Tutaka health checks in Rarotonga, which run all week.

National

Blood tests confirm zika

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Test results show that a virus outbreak in Rarotonga is almost certainly zika and not dengue, says the Ministry of Health.

National

Local man beats alleged Muri thief but JP warns: 'Don't do it again'

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Crime

The High Court on March 6 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements: Timothy Vaea, 45, pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault.

Crime

Super is voluntary while appeal's on

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

While a constitutional battle plays out in the courts, the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) will temporarily become a non-compulsory scheme.

National

Turtle rescue in Nassau

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Local

Nassau School students were frantic last week when they rescued their pet turtles from unexpected sea surges.

Local

New safety barrier at Blackrock blackspot

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Local

Volunteers have been hard at work building a new safety rail at Blackrock designed to prevent motorists driving over the bank.

Local

Rakahanga fishery officer shares skills with students

Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in National

Students in Rakahanga are taking part in fishery training as part of their Life Skills programme with assistance from the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).

National

Whales to be filmed by expert in Cooks

Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Environment

One of the world’s top underwater photographers is coming to the Cook Islands later this year to capture stunning images of whales swimming in our waters.

Environment

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