National

Tuna report slams China

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Local

The issue of subsidies and its effects on South Pacific fisheries has once again crept up, with renewed concern according to a report by one regional organisation.

Local

Toothbrush time!

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in Local

The school bell signalling the end of morning tea break at Arorangi Primary School also means ‘toothbrush drill’.

Local

Sharks set to attack today

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National

Sole outer islands rugby league team the Aitutaki Sharks will have all eyes on them this afternoon when they take to the field for their first match of the new season.

National

Murienua outcome less than two weeks away

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National

A hotly-anticipated by-election set for the constituency of Murienua is less than two weeks away.

National

Weather buoy will provide better data

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National

A buoy that monitors weather and water quality will be assisting pearl farmers in Manihiki.

National

TAU offers help to Tonga Power

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National

Power authority Te Aponga Uira is lending a helping hand to get power and lighting restored to homes in Tonga that were flattened by Cyclone Ian last month.

National

Dispute delays relief barge

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National

Hopes of a barge leaving for Pukapuka this weekend have been dashed by a last-minute disagreement over the cost of work materials.

National

BTIB offices also raided

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National

The offices of the Business Trade and Investment Board were raided by police on Wednesday.

National

Lagoon cruises top choice for tourists

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National

More tourists like lagoon cruising than any other local activity, according to a survey of more than 1000 visitors to the Cook Islands.

National

Dogs need new approach: PC

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National

Police Commissioner Maara Tetava says a new solution is needed to bring Rarotonga’s dog problem under control.

National

Outer islands want their share of pie

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National

Outer Islands are not getting a big enough slice of the tourism pie because air fares are too expensive and marketing efforts are lacking, says a member of the industry.

National

$63M solution without a problem?

Friday 7 February 2014 | Published in National

A smoke signaller writes: “We are told we need Te Mato Vai because 60-70 per cent of the current water pipes are leaking.

National

Unknown woman leaves gift at Avatea School

Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in National

An unknown Good Samaritan delivered a hoard of learning materials to Avatea School on Monday.

National

Rotaract show their 'ngakau aroa' spirit

Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in National

The spirit of ‘ngakau aroa’ was evident yesterday when local youth group Rotaract Club donated funds to various community groups on the island yesterday.

National

Tenders sought for airport solar work

Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Environment

Local companies are being invited to tender for the construction of a large solar power system at Rarotonga International Airport.

Environment

Damage hot forum topic

Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Environment

Damage being caused to the country’s environment was a hot topic at a major tourism gathering yesterday.

Environment

Pensions to go up from March 1

Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Local

Keenly-anticipated increases to the pension and social welfare payments will be coming into effect at the start of next month.

Local

MFEM letter upsets Grey Power VP

Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Local

The latest correspondence by the government to seniors who had their bank accounts raided by the treasurer late last year to collect ‘back taxes’ has infuriated a leader with pensioner activist group Grey Power.

Local

More Bishop raids made

Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Local

Law enforcement officials raided the office of Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament Teina Bishop on the same day his Aitutaki home was searched by members of local and New Zealand-based police forces.

Local

Blessed farewell

Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Local

Sister Celine plants a warm kiss on the forehead of a St Joseph School student during a special farewell ceremony for the former principal of the Catholic school.

Local

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