National
Still no news on dengue confirmation
Wednesday 5 March 2014 | Published in National
Dozens of people in Rarotonga are waiting to find out whether they have the dengue virus.
Workshop aims for better health data
Wednesday 5 March 2014 | Published in National
Building a stronger health information system was the focus of a workshop yesterday, which was attended by government officials from a range of ministries.
Stack of tyres moved on
Wednesday 5 March 2014 | Published in National
Its new location may be a mystery, but a massive stack of old tyres has been moved and is no longer a risk to the public, says the Ministry of Health.
Fund wants more from Pa Enua
Wednesday 5 March 2014 | Published in National
Pa Enua non-government organisations are being encouraged to apply for a share of a $260,000 fund.
Students up-skill with year-long trade training courses at CITTI
Wednesday 5 March 2014 | Published in National
Year-long trades programmes for young people who are less suited to traditional classroom work are being run for the first time through the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI).
Students need small motors
Wednesday 5 March 2014 | Published in National
Lawnmower motors and other small engines are needed at the trades school in Arorangi.
Provide RMD number or be taxed at the highest rate
Wednesday 5 March 2014 | Published in National
Cook Island pensioners are being encouraged to provide their RMD number before April 1 to ensure they receive their full pension payout.
Shark fin regulations must be enforced, says conservationist
Wednesday 5 March 2014 | Published in Environment
A key individual behind the creation of the Cook Islands Shark Sanctuary says regulations meant to protect sharks should be enforced, not applied arbitrarily by government officials at their own discretion.
Gentle giant gets up close
Wednesday 5 March 2014 | Published in Local
Anglers onboard the Bobi Marie were thrilled when a curious whale shark approached their boat and head-butted the outboard motor – twice.
Super Brown's owner charged
Tuesday 4 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Super Brown owner and Mayor of Atiu George Taoro Brown has been charged with allegedly receiving more than $13,000 worth of stolen cigarettes.
Avatiu Stream to be unblocked
Tuesday 4 March 2014 | Published in Environment
Heavy swells have created a build-up of sand at the entrance to Avatiu Stream, causing the water to turn green and stagnant.
Opposition slams shark fin let-off
Tuesday 4 March 2014 | Published in Environment
Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen has blasted the response of officials after shark fins were recently discovered by police during the inspection of a foreign fishing vessel.
A chip off the old block
Tuesday 4 March 2014 | Published in Local
Ten-year-old angler Maeva Robati continues to prove he’s a chip off the old block and, maybe better than his legendary fisherman father Pupuke Robati.
Smooth ride soon in the pipeline
Tuesday 4 March 2014 | Published in National
Motorists are one step closer to being treated to a smooth drive from Nikao to Tupapa with the commencement of a tender process.
Albacore made up most of local catch
Tuesday 4 March 2014 | Published in National
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has released its last quarterly catch data of the commercial and artisanal fishery for the 2013 calendar year.
SIF open for applications from groups
Tuesday 4 March 2014 | Published in National
Services for vulnerable groups can apply for a slice of a $260,000 civil services fund.
Seabed minerals policy revised
Tuesday 4 March 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands national Seabed Minerals Policy from 2008 has now been fully reviewed, updated and released to stakeholders and the public.
Licence time
Tuesday 4 March 2014 | Published in National
Police are reminding vehicle owners that it is time to renew their annual vehicle registrations.
Kiwi students begin programme on Atiu
Tuesday 4 March 2014 | Published in National
Working with elderly and disabled Atiu residents has been a focus for a group of Kiwi students since arriving on the island last month.
Locals turnout for Pasifika
Tuesday 4 March 2014 | Published in National
Cook Islands artists, craftsmen and women as well as some of the island’s famous eateries are set to spread the tastes and talents of the islands at the annual Pasifika Festival in Auckland.
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