National
Last call for pre-ordered flu shots
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Health
Those who pre-ordered influenza vaccines will need to confirm their order by Thursday.
Minister denies road rage
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Politics
Cabinet minister Nandi Glassie was the driver of a government vehicle involved in a fender-bender at the Film Raro screening on Saturday evening.
Funding needed for Film Raro's future
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Economy
The Film Raro screenings attracted thousands of locals to the auditorium in the weekend – but organisers say outside funding will be needed to secure the festival’s future.
Health and education budget boost
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Economy
Finance minister Mark Brown announced on Monday the government is boosting salaries of teachers and healthcare workers in a balanced budget.
Man ordered to stay away from child
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata presided over the High Court on May 23 and passed judgments on the following cases: Poaru Tatira – is charged with presenting a firearm without proper and sufficient purpose.
Light bulb 'thief' a 'borrower'
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A Rarotongan man pleaded guilty to being unlawfully found on private property avoided prison and was ordered to pay a fine last Thursday.
Pest a grave concern for growers
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Associate minister for agriculture and one of the islands biggest growers, Kiriau Turepu, is seriously concerned about the outbreak of the oriental fruit fly confirmed to be present in Rarotonga on May 9.
Clean up to begin again for Turangi site
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Moves are being made to begin clean up work again at the former recycling site in Turangi.
National action plan promoted in Geneva
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands presented its work on the joint national action plan (JNAP) for disaster risk management and climate change to the 4th UN Global Platform 2013 Disaster Risk Reduction conference in Geneva recently.
Temporary store to be shut down
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Local
The Coin Save store in Arorangi will be shut down this week for breaching the conditions of a temporary licence to sell off its stock.
It's tool time at Vonnia's
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Local
Vonnia’s Warehouse in Tutakimoa is where you will find all your tool shed needs.
Robert 'Bob' Boyd: the family man
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Local
John Kenning pays homage in this eulogy, delivered last night, to his dear friend Robert Boyd who died on Friday morning after a short illness.
Local ventures promoted
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Local
Rarotonga was represented at the hugely popular and successful Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in Auckland recently.
Taking no-smoking message to schools
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is gearing up for World No Tobacco Day on Friday – and is visiting schools to spread the no-smoking message.
Free 'health awareness' event
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Health
A ‘health awareness evening’ will be held tonight at Takitumu Palace.
World No Tobacco Day on Friday
Monday 27 May 2013 | Published in Health
World No Tobacco Day will take place this Friday.
Cleaning up the community
Monday 27 May 2013 | Published in Politics
Ruatonga residents, including members of the Ruatonga Mapu (dressed in green), celebrated the launch of a wheelie bin project that aims to keep the area clean and green.
Film Raro teams enjoy VIP status
Monday 27 May 2013 | Published in Politics
Around 100 people were invited to the High Commission’s VIP tent for dinner and drinks prior to the Film Raro screening on Saturday.
Relocation on government agenda
Monday 27 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Migration of Cook Islanders due to climate change is an issue needing urgent attention by policy makers – this was the message delivered by the Nansen Initiative conference last week.
Wheelie bins for Ruatonga
Monday 27 May 2013 | Published in Environment
More than 100 wheelie bins are available for Ruatonga residents to stow their rubbish in, thanks to funding from the Indian government.
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