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Patrol boat on dental mission
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands police patrol boat Te Kukupa, carrying health officials, left Rarotonga Friday on an unprecedented mission to examine the oral health of the north group population.
Bank manager turned business mentor
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Local
A Pacific business coach with connections to the Cooks is back on Rarotonga to help 10 people become better leaders.
Bush fire put out by residents
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Local
A small bush fire had fire officials rushing to the scene on Saturday morning.
Heavy swells warning for Cooks
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A high seas warning is in place for the Cook Islands as a storm approaches from the southwest.
Australian vets help out
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Local
The Esther Honey Foundation has been making use of two experienced vets as demand for de-sexing services has increased.
Trainees aboard for Picton Castle
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands flagged sailing ship Picton Castle is back in Avatiu Harbour, and will be taking on trainee crew members.
$19K for Red Cross charity fundraiser
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Health
Cook Islands Red Cross (CIRC) raised $19,000 at its fundraiser on May 8.
Opposition leader supports MP's criticism
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Politics
The leader of the opposition has supported Titikaveka MP Selina Napa’s recent criticism of government.
TCI 'most affordable' in Pacific
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Technology
The Cook Islands has the most affordable telecommunication services among Pacific nations, according to a report released Monday by Telecom Cook Islands.
Truck cost?
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Economy
Concerns that taxpayers have forked out for a new ministerial vehicle worth nearly $100,000 are incorrect, says the minister’s chief executive.
Scam suspect released on bail
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A man suspected of operating a scam and of trying to advertise pornographic movies has been released on bail before his trial this week.
Fruit fly fear
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Hundreds of traps have been set to catch and stop the spread of a new fruit fly to Rarotonga, the Oriental fruit fly, discovered by agriculture officers last Wednesday.
Meeting to better USP quality
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Local
The education ministry has sent a delegation to Tonga this week to help get better opportunities for in-country university students.
Crews filming this week
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Local
The six international Film Raro crews are all here by Thursday ready to film over the next week – but their local actors and production teams have been raring to go for weeks.
Giant screen shipped in
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Local
A large movie screen has arrived in Rarotonga ahead of the Film Raro Film Festival screening at the end of this month.
Sentencing set for July
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The former prison guard who helped prisoners escape in order to commit crimes will be sentenced in the July judge sitting.
Offender warned prison next time
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Judith Potter sentenced a young father to probation for cannabis offending and warned him if it happened again he would go to prison.
Cases set down for July or September
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Judith Potter presided over the High Court on May 9 and heard the following cases on call-over: James Estall – faces charges of manslaughter and excess breath alcohol.
Fish farm training
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources is organising a three-day training for tilapia fish farmers from Tuesday.
Enuamanu recycling
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Enuamanu School students can now practise good recycling habits thanks to new recycling bins now stationed at the Atiu island school.
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