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Cruise ship survey launched
Monday 27 January 2014 | Published in National
A major cruise ship survey has been launched to give a clearer picture of what visitors think of the Cook Islands and how much money they spend here.
CITTI open day attracts tertiary hopefuls
Monday 27 January 2014 | Published in National
Prospective tertiary students got a taste of life at the Cook Islands Tertiary Institute on Friday.
Infrastructure ministry undergoes rebranding
Monday 27 January 2014 | Published in National
The government ministry that oversees the nation’s harbours, roads, water distribution, sanitation, and other major public works is now officially known as Infrastructure Cook Islands.
Proposed hike in harbour dues
Monday 27 January 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Port Authority is proposing an increase in harbour dues for the first time since 2012.
Mosquito-fighting supplies heading to Pa Enua
Monday 27 January 2014 | Published in National
Outer island communities are being given about $40,000 worth of spraying equipment and chemicals to help them tackle mosquito outbreaks.
Cabinet in country this week
Monday 27 January 2014 | Published in National
All members of cabinet will be in the Cook Islands for the coming work week.
'More details needed' - O3b
Saturday 25 January 2014 | Published in National
Dear Editor, I’ve read, with much fanfare, the impending arrival of O3b – the low-orbit satellite alternative to the fibre optic submarine cables that already deliver internet to the islands around us.
Tyre giveaway could shift problem
Saturday 25 January 2014 | Published in Environment
A landowner’s plan to give away hundreds of tyres to the public could just provide a place for mosquitoes to breed in people’s backyards, says the Ministry of Health.
Piles of pumice
Saturday 25 January 2014 | Published in Environment
Kiwi geologist Dr Dan Hikuroa was out walking in Muri with his daughters Brija, 8 and Georgia, 5, this week when they found piles of pumice along the shoreline.
MMR calls for controls to fishing on high seas
Saturday 25 January 2014 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has issued a plea to distant water fishing nations to put hard limits on fishing activity in the high seas.
All students pass in tertiary exams
Saturday 25 January 2014 | Published in National
Hospitality students will be celebrating this week as the results of their exams are released – with a 100 per cent pass rate.
ANZ Bank appoints new chief executive
Saturday 25 January 2014 | Published in National
Regional bank ANZ has announced Sarah Dunn as chief executive officer of ANZ Cook Islands.
Cook foundation rolls out funding
Saturday 25 January 2014 | Published in National
The Cook foundation, a charitable trust set up by United Kingdom resident George Cook, continues to roll out projects and distribute funding for a wide range of causes.
Mangaia harbour improvements could stimulate economy
Saturday 25 January 2014 | Published in National
A resident on the island of Mangaia said the island’s revamped harbour, once completed, could provide a range of new economic opportunities for residents.
Free desexing and deworming for pets
Saturday 25 January 2014 | Published in National
Rarotonga’s local vet clinic is encouraging people to book their pets in to be desexed and dewormed, as part of an international event.
Fishing tales mount for Akura
Saturday 25 January 2014 | Published in National
The fishing feats of Akura Fishing Charters are hitting international headlines, and they are set to again feature in the New Zealand Fishing Magazine.
Mosquito transmitted virus threatens Pacific
Saturday 25 January 2014 | Published in National
Authorities in New Caledonia detected the first locally-acquired case of Zika virus infection last week, according to a report by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC).
Pumice discovery amazes Kiwi geologist
Saturday 25 January 2014 | Published in National
A visiting Kiwi geologist believes a raft of pumice washed up in Rarotonga is from a major undersea volcanic eruption nearly two years ago.
The cost of conflict to the national purse
Saturday 25 January 2014 | Published in National
Development Economist Vaine Wichman has worked throughout the Pacific as a development economist.
SIM shipment brings relief
Saturday 25 January 2014 | Published in National
A big shipment of SIM cards is due to arrive in Rarotonga this weekend, meaning Telecom no longer has to hand out second-hand cards.
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