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MMR spends up on fishing push
Tuesday 26 January 2016 | Published in Local
As international environmental agencies report that world fish stocks are in alarming decline and could be exhausted by 2048, the Ministry of Marine Resources is embarking on an expensive programme to entice support for increased harvesting of Cook Islands waters by foreign purse seiners and longliners.
Rumba bar a hit at Club Raro
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
The opening of Rarotonga’s newest bar, the Rumba at Club Raro, drew a large crowd of visitors and locals.
CABINET- Everyone's on island
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be back at the helm of Cabinet this week with business stacking up for the national leadership team.
Mermaid tails scrutinised
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Water Safety Council is looking into whether mermaid tails should be banned here, after a number of safety concerns in New Zealand.
Careless driving not cool, police say
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Crime
Police are investigating seven recent crashes on Rarotongan roads and are once again calling on motorists to use their commonsense to avoid any more bloody scenes.
Huge reaction to teacher's arrest
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Crime
Reaction has been widespread and divisive to a local teacher who was arrested at Auckland airport for failing to meet his student loan repayment obligations.
Stranding investigated
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Transport has begun an investigation into the cause of the stranding of the longliner Wairau which went aground early on Tuesday morning last week.
Schooner's free mooring 'unfair'
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
The Democratic opposition believes the position of the Ports Authority has been seriously compromised by the “deliberate favouritism” shown by the government agency’s chief executive.
Students keep school gear stores busy
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Education
Students keep school gear stores busy
Fullback deserves place as first rugby 'superstar'
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
I was in Rarotonga when I heard Jonah Lomu had died. His death was on the BBC television news bulletin I just happened to be watching. It was three in the afternoon – about 3am in Britain. I thought it was remarkable that a broadcaster based on the other side of the world would lead a bulletin with the death of a former New Zealand rugby player.
Research to improve taro planting material supply
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
Nanning Guangxi, China – A scientist from the Pacific Community (SPC) was in Nanning Guangxi, China, this week to present important research on new methods for improving the supply of taro planting material.
Floods wreck island's food source
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Environment
Flooding in the taro patches on Pukapuka is threatening the livelihoods of locals and creating a very real danger to food security on the isolated Pa Enua.
Staff praised for education excellence
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Education
Ministry of Health staff are being praised for their efforts to further their education and improve the health of each and every Cook Islander.
Archaeologist brings history back to life...
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
Geared up in Indiana Jones-type garb Gareth Walters, certainly isn’t your average New Zealander.
Rori taken by the ton
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Local
Asian pair kick up a stink with drying operation
Investiture displays cultural pride
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Culture
The next generation is ensuring the customs of Ngatangiia are kept alive with the investiture of the new Teeiao Mataiapo Tutara on Wednesday afternoon.
Tourism pleased at survey response
Friday 22 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
About 20 per cent of the Cook Islands tourism industry has taken part in the Cook Islands Business Confidence Index and Survey which will end next month.
Rarotongan Resort after cheeky thief
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Crime
The Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa is after a woman who impersonated a guest and charged more than $100 to a holidaymaker’s account.
Plastic debris set to outnumber fish
Friday 22 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Startling revelations that the world’s oceans may have more plastic debris than fish by the year 2050 have not gone unnoticed by environmentalists in the Cook Islands.
Adjournment for drink-driving case
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Crime
Eleven cases were brought before the High Court and Justice of the Peace John Kenning on Thursday January 7 and Georgina Williams on Thursday January 14.
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