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Round 2 of netball games start
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The senior open one and two netball teams will kick start round two of the domestic netball season tonight at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao.
More cleaning needed for water intakes
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Concerns have been raised about the clearing of the island’s water intakes, but Water Works officer Adrian Teotahi says it is normal for debris to collect in the intakes’ filters after rainfall.
High Commissioner makes wife a Kiwi
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Local
For Leonie Carter, applying for New Zealand citizenship wasn’t about practical reasons.
Tahitian flight attendant gains NZ citizenship
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Local
Tahitian-born Rainui John Marsters received New Zealand citizenship at the NZ High Commissioner’s residence yesterday.
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.
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.
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.
Pacific tuna boats struggle for survival
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Tuna boat operators targeting albacore in the South Pacific are under threat of being pushed out of operation altogether due to the steady growth in numbers of subsidised foreign fishing vessels.
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