National

Simple precautions help stop mozzies breeding

Thursday 6 March 2014 | Published in National

A local reader suspecting his wife has been struck with dengue fever began a search online that resulted in finding simple ways of preventing his garden becoming a mosquito breeding ground.

National

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.

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.

National

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.

National

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.

National

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.

National

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).

National

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.

National

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.

National

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.

Environment

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.

Local

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.

National

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.

National

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.

Crime

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.

Environment

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.

Environment

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.

Local