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Cook Islands to benefit from new climate data project
Cook Islands will be one of the major beneficiaries of a new project, called Digital Earth Pacific, being developed to capture extensive satellite information about climate change and natural disasters in the region.
Veterans reflect on sacrifice and camaraderie at Anzac Dawn Parade
The Anzac Day Dawn Parade, held yesterday morning at the cenotaph by the Ministry of Justice building, drew a large crowd of hundreds including the visiting Vietnam veterans from Aotearoa New Zealand.
'Patterns of the Past' comes home
Therese Mangos and John Utanga have brought their book ‘Patterns of the Past: Tattoo Revival in the Cook Islands’ home. The book was formally launched in Auckland last December, but this week about 100 gathered at the Ruatonga meeting house to mark its homecoming. Traditional leaders Pa Marie Ariki and Joe Vakatini and local tattoo […]
Tuna brand design chosen from 155
Three entries from 155 have been selected to provide inspiration to the branding of Cook Island Golden Tuna, with a design created by an Aitutaki student named the top choice of the lot. Tekaaroa Adventist School’s grade five student Dennise Nanai won the competition with a design that combined the 15 stars, a yellow tuna […]
2 ministers abroad
Ministers Tom Marsters and Teina Bishop are the only members of cabinet who will be outside the Cook Islands this week as they attend two different official functions in the Pacific. Deputy Prime Minister Marsters will spend most of the week in Tonga to attend the funeral of King George Tupou V. Marsters and his […]
Student Army organisers relax in the sun
Relaxing at the Pacific Resort seems a world away from the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake for visiting heroes Christopher Duncan and Gina Scandrett. Both Duncan and Scandrett were part of the core team of six students who initiated the Student Army after both the September and February earthquakes. Duncan, who is the official recipient […]
New PSC aims for 'excellence'
For new public service commissioner Russell Thomas, the work he’s doing and the office he’s doing it in are “nothing new”. From 2002 to 2009, Thomas managed the Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) as its chief executive officer. “It’s not new for me, only different. Before I was supporting the commissioner and now […]
Golden oldies tackle Hospital hill climb
The Golden Oldies turned out in droves to ascend Hospital Hill on Tuesday evening. Chairman George George initiated the Tuesday Programme, which this week had the Golden Oldies walking, running and jogging up Hospital Hill. Even Cabinet minister Teina Bishop swapped his suit for runners and joined the Golden Oldies’‘Tuesday Programme’–an exercise programme to encourage […]
Public access restricted around port works
Public access to the boat ramp at the Avatiu harbour’s western marina will be restricted as the harbour redevelopment work moves into the area. Repair and restoration work on the breakwater began yesterday and the Ports Authority advises some access restrictions are expected to be put in place while the work is being carried out. […]
Police seek support staff
Cook Islands Police are on the hunt for people who have good listening skills, a knack for communication and are keen to contribute to keeping the community safe. The force needs people to join its communications centre and become part of team that forms the first point of call for the community. Commissioner Maara Tetava […]
King's friend to join mourners
A personal friend to the late Tongan King George Tupou V has remembered him as an eccentric leader and thoughtful man who worked for the betterment of his country until the very end. Rarotonga resident Chris Vaile will next week travel to Tonga to join the mourners marking the life of Siaosi Taufa’ahau Manumataongo Tuku’aho […]
New law enforces debt payment
Amidst public concern over the proposed Judicature Amendment Bill, the Cook Islands Law Society wants to clarify the bill’s objective and share its content with the public. Acting on instructions from the Cook Islands Bankers Association, Little & Matysik P.C. prepared the bill, which was tabled in Parliament in February. Since then, a select committee […]
Colourful beauty on the catwalk
This week in Pukapuka wheelbarrows and motorbikes became floats. The inaugural Miss Niua School Beauty Contest focused on climate change. Students decorated their floats with hand painted posters promoting an environmental message. Weed grass, banana plants, niu, uto, taro, flowers and balloons all became part of the catwalk. A few creative students made their float […]
Aitutaki adopts Earth Hour
Parts of Aitutaki will go dark late this month to shine a light on climate change as part of the worldwide push Earth Hour. Aitutaki will join the global initiative a day after businesses and homes in Rarotonga do, switching off their lights between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on Saturday, March 31. Earth Hour will be […]
Extra 30 seconds for 'grab'
The final CITC grocery grab competition winner will get an extra 30 seconds to wreak havoc on the CITC Supermarket this week. In addition to the regular, mad-dash three minutes that the winners receive in the grocery grab, the third and final contestant will get an extra 30 seconds in a special room to make […]
Mining expert advises on seabed
The deep sea minerals sector has received another push along with the arrival of a new, resident natural resource adviser to the Cook Islands. New Zealand geologist Darryl Thorburn, the man who has taken up the job, is internationally acknowledged as an expert in mining activities and brings decades of experience in promoting economic development […]
New publication seeks BTIB approval
The Business Trade Investment Board will next week consider a short-term business application from an Australian publishing company that has plans which split the local tourism industry. Industry members held an impromptu meeting on Monday afternoon to discuss the company’s plans to bring a compendium publication to the Cook Islands detailing the activities on offer […]
Daily drill!
Brushing one’s teeth is a daily duty for kids at Takitumu Primary School where principal Engia Pate says is all about instilling healthy habits among the children. For many of the kids, the toothbrush drill, as it’s called at school, may be the only time they actually brush their teeth. Each class at the school […]
King leaves legacy: Puna
Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna has joined other world leaders in expressing his condolences at the recent passing of Tonga’s, King George Tupou V. King Tupou died in Hong Kong at the weekend aged 63. Puna said that since his coronation in 2008, King Tupou had ushered in landmark constitutional changes to the Kingdom […]
Rotterdam sails into Rarotonga
Rarotonga’s population soared on Monday when the MS Rotterdam visited our shores. The ship caters for over 1500 passengers and 1000 staff, and makes long haul journeys of up to two months. Cruise ship passengers had a choice of markets, with the usual stalls set up wharf side, and Punanga Nui Market also opened especially […]
Manuia sale funds swallowed by receivership
About 13,000 investors owed $400 million following the collapse of one of New Zealand’s largest finance companies will receive a small payout next month thanks in part to the sale of a Rarotonga resort. John Fisk, Strategic Finance receiver, said he had completed the sale of Manuia Resort earlier this month with the funds due […]
Road crossing officially opened
Children’s voices were raised in celebration at the official opening of the Takitumu School road crossing on Friday morning. Prinicipal Engia Pate said they identified the need for a crossing after observing some near accidents by the school back in 2009. She thanked Matavera MP Kiriau Turepu, and his election campaign manager Nga Jessie, Rescue […]
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