Environment
Agriculture steps up fight against rhino-beetles
Monday October 07, 2019The Ministry of Agriculture says early detection and fast emergency response will be necessary to eradicate a new breed of coconut rhinoceros’ beetles.
Avana Point land on sale
Monday October 07, 2019Unproductive meetings with landowners of the Avana Point property have left the New Zealander lessee with no choice but to put the land on the market.
Te Ipukarea Society: Our ‘how dare you’ story
Saturday October 05, 2019OPINION: Many of us would have heard or seen young climate change activist Greta Thunberg’s “how dare you” speech at the United Nations.
Digging to find fuel leak
Tuesday October 01, 2019Pacific Energy has failed to locate the leak in its diesel pipeline from the Avatiu wharf, leaving locals concerned about ongoing smell and environmental damage.
Talks to save historic Avana Point
Tuesday October 01, 2019The family landowners of contested property at Avana Point are seeking to declare the historic area a national reserve.
Fears of more strandings
Saturday September 28, 2019A second beaked whale was found on Muri’s reef yesterday, raising concern of the potential for many more strandings.
This doesn’t seem good for the environment’
Friday September 27, 2019Community and friendship between Australian and local girl guides has given way to a noble cause and unexpected adventure in the Cook Islands.
Public meeting as diesel still leaks
Friday September 27, 2019The location of diesel pipeline leak slowly seeping into Avatiu harbour is thought to be by the Are Tapaeanga shelter at the main entrance on the western side.
The precautionary principle: Will seabed mining release carbon emissions?
Friday September 27, 2019The impact of carbon emissions from undersea mining hadn’t previously been assessed, writes Gerald McCormack, from the Natural Heritage Trust. He analyses the risk and advises a precautionary approach.
