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Local cook for Picton Castle
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Local
A new cook has been appointed on the Cook Islands-flagged ship Picton Castle for its two voyages to the northern group islands.
Water shut off when intakes low
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) has confirmed water supply is sometimes shut off to sections of Rarotonga, to allow more water to be directed to other areas.
Water cartage costs to increase
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Local
Water cartage fees will increase from July 1.
Baggage trolleys set to be ordered
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Local
The airport authority of the Cook Islands is in the process of replacing a portion of its aging fleet of baggage trolleys.
Canoes replace kites
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Local
28 kitesurfers returned to Maina Iti island for the second day of the Manureva International Kitesurfing competition in Aitutaki yesterday.
Whooping cough case reported
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Health
Health officials say they have no official notification of a case of whooping cough, after a case was brought to their attention on Monday.
PM confirms by-election candidate
Tuesday 11 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna confirmed Kaota Tuariki on Monday as the Cook Islands Party candidate for the upcoming Murienua by-election.
New deputy clerk settles in
Tuesday 11 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Experienced civil servant Helen Maunga has been getting her first taste of parliamentary debate as members have been gathering since June 4 to deliberate current orders of business, including the 2013-14 budget bill.
Toa project to go to court
Tuesday 11 June 2013 | Published in Crime
A disagreement between Toa Petroleum and the National Environment Service (NES) is likely to go to court.
Pest causes fruit, vege ban
Tuesday 11 June 2013 | Published in Environment
The oriental fruit fly is now widespread across the islands of Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Sand mining project resumed
Tuesday 11 June 2013 | Published in Environment
A project by T&M Heather in Blackrock has resumed after being stopped by the National Environment Service (NES).
Fire destroys Arorangi home
Tuesday 11 June 2013 | Published in Local
Members of an Arorangi family managed to escape from a house fire yesterday morning.
Water struggles for schools
Tuesday 11 June 2013 | Published in Local
Water levels are low all around Rarotonga, leaving some schools running dry.
Picton Castle leaves tomorrow
Tuesday 11 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Cook Islands flagged ship Picton Castle will set sail for the northern group tomorrow.
Maggie ends speculation of rift
Tuesday 11 June 2013 | Published in Politics
MP George Maggie used the floor of parliament on Friday to retract his earlier statements and address speculation he may be looking to switch political allegiances.
Progress for tutaka sites
Monday 10 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Sites in Panama and Avana, which were identified during the recent tutaka, have been part of discussions that have taken place between the Environment and Health ministries over the past month.
Fishing comp reels in 442kg
Monday 10 June 2013 | Published in Environment
The annual fishing competition for the Don Beer Memorial Trophy was postponed due to strong winds and high seas.
Tank donation to golden oldies
Monday 10 June 2013 | Published in Local
Roberta and Paul Karpathy prefer to spend more than just their tourists dollars when they visit Rarotonga.
Rarotonga lighting up
Monday 10 June 2013 | Published in Local
Contractors for the government’s light bulb project have gone around Rarotonga, and organisers are preparing to revisit the 40 per cent of properties where the occupants were not at home.
Bringing numbers to the businesses
Monday 10 June 2013 | Published in Local
Business leaders attended a finance ministry budget breakfast meeting at Edgewater Resort Friday morning.
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