National

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.

National

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.

National

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.

National

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.

National

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.

National

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.

National

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).

National

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.

National

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.

National

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.

National

Driver's licence queues could be cut

Saturday 25 January 2014 | Published in National

Tourists may not have to wait as long to get a Cook Islands driver’s licence in the future, says the police commissioner.

National

'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.

National

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.

Environment

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.

Environment

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.

Local

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.

National

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.

National

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.

National

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.

National

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.

National

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