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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.
Three more burglaries in Puaikura
Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in National
A visiting New Zealand couple and their three children were among the victims of three separate burglaries in Puaikura over the weekend.
Study shows high level of domestic violence
Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in National
International Women’s Day was marked on Saturday by a special launch function for the executive summary of the first national Family Health and Safety Report at the Punanga Nui Market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Zika-like cases keep coming
Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local
Nearly 130 people have been affected by a zika-like outbreak since the first cases were reported at the start of February, says the Ministry of Health.
CCECC eyeing legal action against Pitt
Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local
The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) is considering legal action against former Business Trade and Investment Board chairman George Pitt and the publishers of a local weekly newspaper over an article which contained a conflict-of-interest allegation against Deputy Prime Minister Teariki Heather.
Pasifika smiles all round
Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Local
Mareko’s general manager Cherelle Chan is all island charm and smiles at the Pasifika Festival over the weekend.
'Healthy smiles' aim of week
Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in National
Free dental checks will be carried out at the bus stop shelter opposite the police headquarters this coming Thursday as part of a list of activities the dental department of the Ministry of Health will be carrying out as part of “World Oral Health Day” on March 20.
RAMSI doing good work in Solomons, says Nga Pouto
Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in National
RAMSI is achieving good results in the Solomon Islands, according to a Cook Islands senior police officer who has been seconded there.
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