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Teurukura Ariki investiture held at Orongo Marae
Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Culture
Rere Mataiti of Aitutaki shares some of the atmosphere during the investiture of Makirau Haurua as Teurukura Ariki on the outer island on Wednesday.
American diplomat visits
Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Ministry of agriculture entomologist Dr Maja Poeschko (pictured) with puru (coconut husk) blocks that will be baited with poison and distributed around the entire island in an effort to kill the destructive oriental fruit fly.
Fruit fly outbreak 'disastrous'
Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Over 10,000 puru (coconut husk) blocks baited with poison will be distributed right across Rarotonga in the coming weeks to control what is now an outbreak of the oriental fruit fly.
Holding up the political frontline
Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Local
Every so often members of the public throw curly questions at politicians of this country.
Mou Piri a labour of love
Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Local
It was back to basics for one film crew when making their short film as part of Film Raro.
HOM appointment process underway
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Politics
The process of filling in the top jobs at four government offices is finally getting underway after being delayed due to ongoing budget negotiations.
Concern over Kia Orana calling cards
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Technology
A local man complained to Telecom after losing 40 minutes of calling card credit when the phone cut out – and while his call was eventually refunded, he is concerned other customers are having the same problem.
Project City on the home stretch
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Economy
Project City contractors are on the home stretch.
Justice staff 'overworked and underpaid'
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The Ministry of Justice has released an annual report detailing the operations of the Court of Appeal and High Court that highlights the lack of resources in the country’s judicial system.
Teurukura Ariki invested
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Culture
There was an island-wide celebration on Aitutaki yesterday for the investiture of Makirau Haurua with the Teurukura Ariki title.
The tide is coming in again for Labour
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Local
The race is on to find a new Member of Parliament for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti seat left vacant by the death of Parekura Horomia, the big man from Tolaga Bay who’d held it since 1999.
Picton Castle in search of new shipmates
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Local
The Picton Castle may be a classic-style sailing ship – but the current gender balance of its crew is progressive.
Video shoot on
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Local
Don’t miss the opportunity to feature in the hottest new music video today.
Te Kukupa returns from mission
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Local
Police patrol boat Te Kukupa has returned to Rarotonga after completing a groundbreaking mission to examine the oral health of residents in the north group islands.
USP the university of choice
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands delegates attended the 76th University of the South Pacific Council meeting in Tonga from May 15-17.
MP champions healthy choices
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Health
Titikaveka MP Selina Napa has her sights set on the growing issue of public health in the Pacific.
Moonboots collected for hospital
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Health
Hospital Comforts is getting some extra support, in the form of a collection of moonboots, knee braces, wrist guards and slings.
Free flu shots for resort staff
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Health
Flu vaccines sold out earlier this month – but Pacific Resort staff got in quick with pre-ordered shots.
Dengue cases highlighted
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Health
A variety of health issues were identified in the latest health reports released for the month of April from Community Health Services, including three cases of dengue-like illness.
Next stage of water upgrade on horizon
Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in Local
Bids for the next stages of the $60 million water upgrade project Te Mato Vai are being invited by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM).
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