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Big swell brings Boiler to life
Thursday 6 March 2014 | Published in National
Rarotonga’s fickle surf break The Boiler turned it on yesterday when a solid swell rolled in to town.
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.
Dynamic mixed touch rugby at Nikao today
Wednesday 5 March 2014 | Published in National
Women’s touch rugby team Bounty Hunters lived up to their names when they showed their experience and confidence by dominating their opponents FBI on Monday.
Inspiring equal rights aim of Women's Day
Wednesday 5 March 2014 | Published in National
Women’s equality has made positive gains but the world is still unequal.
Tutaka checks underway next week
Wednesday 5 March 2014 | Published in National
Tutaka health checks will be kicking off in Rarotonga next week and property owners are being asked to start cleaning up their sections.
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.
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.
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