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Eye on mosquitoes after rain
Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in Health
Health officials throughout the country are keeping a close eye on swamps and other mosquito breeding sites after the recent heavy rainfall.
Underground cable bound for Atiu
Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
About 15 kilometres worth of electric cable is being shipped to Atiu in a step towards making the island’s power supply less vulnerable to natural disasters.
Countdown on for general election
Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in National
The countdown to the 2014 general election has started, with 10 months to go.
Mangaia receives water tanks
Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in National
A batch of water tanks has been sent to Mangaia to help alleviate on-going water problems.
Cyclone Ian tracking clear of Cook Islands
Friday 10 January 2014 | Published in National
Tracking maps suggest Tropical Cyclone Ian will pass the Cook Islands at a safe distance but the Meteorological Service is urging locals not to be complacent.
Drought over but new threat looms
Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in National
A week of solid rain has ended the outer islands’ drought, but residents are now being warned to prepare for a new problem.
Cooks could bear brunt of cyclone
Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in Weather
Tropical Cyclone Ian is still lingering to the north of Tonga but has altered its course, meaning the Cook Islands could be in for nasty weather this weekend.
High demand for water tanks
Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in Environment
Increased demand for water tanks saw suppliers temporarily run out of tanks last month.
Opening doors
Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in Local
Of Cook Islands descent, Air Force members Reece and Kavae Tamariki have recently been in Rarotonga relaxing at the family home.
Stranded teachers unable to reach Pukapuka
Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
A group of teachers trying to reach Pukupuka before the school year begins are stranded in Rarotonga while they wait for the northern island’s airport to be repaired.
Badminton development camp an eye opener
Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in National
Badminton is geared to set stronger roots in the Cook Islands with a recent youth camp in Auckland, proving to be an eye-opener for two rising badminton stars and their sports development officer.
Cyclone Ian picks up intensity as tall ship Picton Castle heads for Rarotonga
Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in National
Powerful thunderstorms are forming around a South Pacific cyclone which is regaining strength as it heads for Tonga – and an 86-year-old tall ship sailing for the Cook Islands.
Miss South Pacific on show
Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in National
Miss Cook Islands and recently crowned Miss South Pacific Teuira Napa, pictured here during Miss Cook Islands in 2012, is set to wow local supporters at her fundraiser show this Friday at Aquarius in Nikao.
Community classes to up-skill locals
Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in National
A range of courses offering new skills and personal development will be run in coming months.
New tertiary courses on offer
Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in National
Those looking to train up for a new career or just wanting to learn something new should keep an eye out for an outline of tertiary courses due out this week.
NZ Defence Force opening door to Cooks
Thursday 9 January 2014 | Published in National
Young Cook Islanders will soon be able to join the New Zealand air force, army or navy without needing to have lived in the country.
Waste collectors to be trained up on recycling
Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in National
A tender for waste collection and disposal will see new contractors trained in sorting recyclables from landfill waste.
Bad weather sends Raro flight to Tahiti
Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in National
Bad weather stopped an Air New Zealand flight from landing in Rarotonga yesterday.
Mangaia ill-prepared for festive season
Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in National
Mangaia residents missed an opportunity to make money from visitors to their island this festive season, says a local leader.
Minister Bishop attends first 2014 Cabinet meet
Wednesday 8 January 2014 | Published in National
Preliminary discussions for the Cook Islands 50th anniversary of self-governance celebrations were among the topics of discussion at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting – the first meeting for 2014.
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