National
Ministry to buy ambulance
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
Rarotonga will soon have a fully equipped ambulance.
Faulty fitting recalled
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders are being urged to check their gas bottle fittings after a product recall by Origin Energy.
Time to get fit for netballers
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Local
The domestic netball season starts next month, and this is the perfect time to get fit and condition your body for the season.
Trainee doctors lend a hand
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Health
Rebecca Cobb and her fiance have just landed in Rarotonga but are already helping to promote healthy living in the country.
Hospital to be upgraded
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Health
The Rarotonga Hospital will soon be undergoing major renovations.
Keeping health in check
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Health
Minister of Health Nandie Glassie is taking part in the free health checks that was available during Wednesday’s Non-Communicable Awareness Disease Carnival.
Calls to outer islands down
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Phone calls to the outer islands were disrupted yesterday for unknown reasons.
Water project to repair damaged roads
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Economy
The Project City town water upgrade is continuing at a rapid pace with work on sub-main pipelines beginning late last week, but the work has left roads in a state of disrepair.
Sea Eagles host Sharks
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Vaka Takitumu is where all the league action will be today with games at the Titikaveka field and Nukupure Park.
Adjust tax bands says Chamber
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Income tax bands should be adjusted to let low income earners take more home at the end of the day, says the Chamber of Commerce.
Fund aimed at those in need
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Politics
Five civil services in the Cooks have been chosen to receive thousands of dollars to support their cause.
Drunk and disqualified drivers in court
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Crime
There were eight alcohol-related driving offences in the High Court on February 28.
Review spending: Chamber
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Chamber of Commerce believes it would be more appropriate to review government expenditure rather than the tax system.
NZ to focus aid on tourism
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The New Zealand government will focus on giving Cook Islands aid for tourism, and tourism-related industries such as education, water and sanitation, it said after a ministerial forum.
Swift response to Avatiu fire
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Local
Quick thinking neighbours and quick response by local fire authorities resulted in a shed fire being contained before it reached the home of Aue Rakanui on the back road in Avatiu.
Double purpose for Singapore trip
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Local
Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters is in Singapore for a transport meeting – and while there will check out equipment which could be used in the country’s seabed mining project.
Locals get moving
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Health
Local grower Danny Mataroa (centre, in green) wasn’t going to miss out on the Zumba action.
Celebrating healthy living
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Health
It was a celebration of healthy living at the Non-Communicable Awareness Carnival yesterday.
Growing interest in horticulture
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Health
Budding horticulturalists were on show with Tereora College’s fresh fruit and vegetable stall at the Non-Communicable Disease Awareness Carnival.
Minister joins the 'crusade'
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Health
The Minister of Health knows from personal experience the benefits of health and fitness.
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