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Five months prison for Aitutaki indecent assault, other charges
A man who was convicted for 12 separate offences including indecent assault has been sentenced to five months imprisonment.
Probation for repeat offender
The fourth accused in a Nikao brawl incident on January 28 this year has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation.
PSC's role stipulated
The Public Service Act 2009 stipulates that the public service commissioner acts as chairperson of the committee which appoints heads of ministries. Schedule two of the act provides that the commissioner should chair the committee, which also comprises three members recommended by Cabinet and one member representing the ‘Public Service Association’ (in this case the […]
Dredge Kimahia due in port todayay
The dredge Kimahia (pictured at work in New Zealand) is expected to arrive in Avatiu this afternoon. It will take several days to get the equipment operational following the tow from New Zealand. The two hopper barges which will be used to transport the material from the dredge to the offloading point on the wharf […]
Health specialists coming
It has been some time since a full team of ear, nose and throat (ENT) health specialists have visited the Cook Islands. Over the next month a group of New Zealand medical specialists in the ENT area, and also audiology (hearing) and orthopaedics (bones) will be visiting both Rarotonga and Aitutaki. One of the first […]
More detail promised in this year's Budget
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management is promising that this year’s budget documents will be ”far more detailed“ than in past years. Financial secretary Richard Neves says the budget will be presented in the form of three booklets – the general overview, a breakdown of ministry-related expenses and a book detailing capital. The first […]
Suicide survey aimed at parents, caregivers
Parents and guardians are being asked to share their experiences and thoughts on suicide and how it is affecting the Cook Islands as part of the national response to the issue. A survey is currently being distributed to parents and caregivers through Rarotonga’s schools as the second part of a national committee formed by the […]
Naomi returning
The MV Lady Naomi will again be employed to transport people from the northern group islands to Rarotonga for the Te Maeva Nui festival in August. The islands of the northern group have already signalled their intentions to use the service, which is expected to again be funded by the Cook Islands government through the […]
Floating laboratory passes through
A 100-metre long floating science laboratory has passed by the Cook Islands on its way to Mexico. The ‘Dorado Discovery’ stopped at Rarotonga over the weekend to take on supplies and drop off crew members on its voyage across the Pacific. The Dorado Discovery carries out underwater and deep sea research and mapping, which can […]
Tuna brand about 'feeding the people'
Combine a flying tuna with 15 stars, a splash of green, yellow and blue, and the creative thoughts of some Cook Islands youth and you have the new Cook Islands Golden Tuna logo. The finished piece, which combines elements of designs by students Dennise Nanai, Tekake William and Joshua Milne, features a green and yellow […]
Review needed on investor screening
Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen says the recent experiences of hopeful start-up Kia Orana Air are revealing some potential problems for the Cook Islands in its methods for allowing foreign investors in to the country. The recent announcement by Kia Orana Air that it will no longer be viable for it to set up and operate […]
BTIB suggests an investment 'bond'
The investor troubles that have grounded domestic airline hopeful Kia Orana Air raise ”grave concerns“ about the measures governing foreign investors in the Cook Islands, Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen said. The airline’s managing director Mark Lusby last week announced that Kia Orana Air would be grounded indefinitely because he had some ”serious questions“ about American […]
Candlelight vigil to raise AIDS awareness
Promoting health and dignity together in the Pacific is this year’s theme for the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, which the Pacific will join the rest of the world in commemorating on May 20. This year marks the 29th anniversary of the candlelight memorial, and Pacific Island countries and territories including the Cook Islands, Fiji, Papua […]
3 dancers on Japan mission
Three of the Cook Islands’ star dancers left Rarotonga for Japan at the weekend with a three-pronged mission – to star on Japanese television, perform at the high-level PALM6 meeting and represent the country at the Pacific Cultural Art Festival in Tokyo. For weeks group leader Tina Kae has been organising rehearsals for the trio, […]
Pa promotes the coconut
Pa Marie Ariki has been vocal in her crusade against diabetes and unhealthy habits. Her ultimate goal is the health and well-being of her Cook Islands people, too many of whom she has seen succumb to non-communicable diseases brought on by unhealthy lifestyles. Here, Pa Ariki discusses the health benefits of the coconut. There are […]
Patrick proves it's possible
New Zealand media recently covered a story about Cook Islander Patrick Kauraka, who lost 60 kilograms in one year. The story, reproduced below, featured in Stuff at the weekend. Patrick Kauraka shed 60 kilograms over the past year using nothing but pure will and determination to reach for steamed broccoli instead of fried chicken. The […]
New regular northern shipping service confirmed
The Samoa Shipping Corporation plans to send a vessel through the Cook Islands’ northern group once every two months to deliver goods and fuel to the islands. The company has a two-year licence to run its services in the Cook Islands, but there are no restrictions or requirements on the frequency of journey to the […]
Dredge still on way
Excavator equipment destined for use as a dredge in the Avatiu harbour development has not yet arrived in the Cook Islands as was described in Cook Islands News yesterday. The barge carrying the heavy machinery is due to arrive on Rarotonga from New Zealand during the week and will be put to use next week […]
Film challenge accepting scripts
The Cook Islands’ own international film challenge – which claims to be like ”no other in the world“ – is now accepting scripts. Driven by Cook Islander and experienced filmmaker Stan Wolfgramm, the challenge will encourage eight international film crews to shoot and create films on Rarotonga in March of next year. Their expenses will […]
Bishop helps identify Pacific priorities
Minister Teina Bishop is in Vanuatu this week to help identify the education priorities for the Pacific in a Forum Education Ministers Meeting in Port Villa. The meeting is the ninth gathering of Forum education ministers and will provide an opportunity for the Pacific leaders to explore how they can work together in developing education […]
Busy work sheet for health minister
Minister of Health Nandi Glassie will attend the Commonwealth Health Ministers’ Meeting followed by the World Health Assembly in Geneva this month, at which he will discuss with leaders how they are tackling critical issues such as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in their countries. More than 170 countries are expected to be represented by their ministers […]
PM estimates energy overhaul at $800m
Prime Minister Henry Puna has estimated it will cost US$800 million to overhaul the country’s energy template in order that all of its electricity comes from renewable sources. Puna, who is also in-coming chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, told a high-level conference in Barbados that he is still committed to supporting the Sustainable Energy […]
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