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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.
Trochus harvest yields $83,000
Teuru Tiraa-Passfield, Richard Story and Kelvin Passfield have compiled a report on the December 2011 harvest of Trochus (Tectus) niloticus in Aitutaki. This is their five-page summary, which includes background and recommendations for future harvests. Aitutaki is one of the better known of the islands that make up the Cook Islands. It is an almost […]
Visitors up 8%, bringing $315m
More than 112,000 tourists injected an estimated $315 million to the Cook Islands economy in 2011, according to the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation. The government body recorded an 8 percent increase on visitor arrivals in 2011 when compared to the 12 months before that, pushing visitor figures to 112,446 for the calendar year. The increase […]
New Empire market hangout planned
Organisers of a new night market are hoping to turn the carpark at Empire Theatre into a Friday night hang-out, where both locals and tourists can mingle and pick up a steak and mushroom roll. Coordinator Piltz Napa says the idea is to give food vendors the opportunity to operate on a weekday and the […]
It should never get to that point
Suicide is a symptom of a deeper affliction, says youth leader Tony Feao. Feao addressed the issue and explained that suicide is a reaction to life a cry for help that comes too late. Feao, 32, and his wife Simone are leaders of 412, a youth ministry at Celebration on the Rock, and run their […]
Moana Herman returns home to Avarua
For Teremoana Herman, becoming principal of Avarua School wasnt like taking on a new job it was more like coming home. Herman has moved from the deputy principals job at Tereora College to replace Gelling Jack as Avaruas principal. Jack worked in the role for 17 years, bridging the gap from when Herman last worked […]
Mato lands Pacific trade role
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs bids farewell to its trade policy officer and the country to a prominent community personality next week. Teremoana Mona Mato has been offered a job as a trade and export promotions officer with Pacific Islands Trade & Invest, an Auckland-based agency that facilitates exports, investment and tourism promotion within the […]
139 graduates, 28 scholarships
One hundred thirty nine graduates who last year studied under Department of National Human Resources (DNHRD) schemes and 28 new scholarship students were the guests of honour at a ceremony held in the National Auditorium on Friday afternoon. The DNHRD runs the ceremony annually to acknowledge those Cook Islanders who successfully graduate under DNHRD-arranged scholarships, […]
Rousing speech at graduation
Dr Teina Rongo gave a powerful, rousing speech at Fridays Department of National Human Resource Development (DNHRD) graduation ceremony. Dr Rongo, who recently earned his PhD in marine biology from the Florida Institute of Technology was chosen to be the ceremonys keynote speaker. He began by thanking DNHRD and other funding organisations for sponsoring his […]
74 spouses awarded permanent residency
Seventy-four spouses of Cook Islanders and permanent residents of the Cook Islands received their permanent residency status this week. People of 12 nationalities were represented in the list, with some married to their partners for more than 40 years and others for a minimum of five. Today, Cook Islands News publishes the names of all […]
Double meaning
Australia Day is the most popular day for new nationals of the country to undertake their citizenship ceremonies. So for Australians who lined up to receive their certificates permanent residency at the National Auditorium on Thursday, the ceremony held an extra special meaning. Six Australians were listed among the 74 spouses of Cook Islanders and […]
Cricket captain given PR
Glen Hori Miller is the celebrated Cook Islands national cricket captain but it wasnt until Thursday that Miller could truly call himself a Cook Islander. Married to Cook Islander Maryanne of the Te Makeu clan, Miller and his family have been living and working back in the Cooks for the past five years. Miller is […]
Boxer flies CI colours
After representing the Cook Islands in boxing and sevens at a number of international events including the Commonwealth Games Samoan born boxer Mathew Titoa can finally represent the Cook Islands at a Pacific Games. As a Samoan passport holder, Titoa, who has lived and worked in the Cooks since 2006, has never been able to […]
Irelands islander takes his time
Paddy Lynchs claim to permanent residency in the Cook Islands has been 55 years in the making and this week it finally occurred. The question of why it took so long is pretty straight forward, though Lynch hadnt thought to apply until recently. I dont know why it took so long for me to apply, […]
PR the greatest honour
By awarding 74 spouses of Cook Islanders with permanent residency this week, the government has not only reassured those receiving the status of their future here but given hope to Cook Islanders who may be considering returning home. Thats the message given to the Cook Islands leaders at Thursdays permanent residency ceremony by Sharyn Paio, […]
Email crank named today
Business people in the Cook Islands have slammed one mans plans to ruin the countrys tourism industry and overthrow its government through an online crusade, describing him as yet another angry, anonymous internet user with a personal grudge. The man whom Cook Islands News believes to be an American author named Rick Johnston who writes […]
Sea Scouts log sea time
Fourteen youngsters and two of the leaders from the Avarua Harbour Sea Scout Group boarded the Southern Cross moored in Avatiu Harbour for a two-hour sailing experience on the largest vessel the group has yet boarded. The boys and girls aged 10 to 16 years were briefed on the wharf by Deep Sea Scout Ron […]
Stay here and...stay married
The security and comfort of becoming a permanent resident (PR) of the Cook Islands should help add to the development of the nation and its populace, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Immigration Tom Marsters. At yesterdays permanent residency ceremony, where 74 spouses of Cook Islanders were presented with their PR certificates, Marsters said […]
Future of yacht Bonny unclear
The future of the yacht Bonny, which has been moored in Avatiu harbour since its skipper disappeared in Cook Islands waters early this month, remains unclear as police work to determine its true ownership. The yachts owner said through a friend that the 61-year-old Auckland resident who was skippering Bonny when he disappeared off Rarotonga […]
NGOs advised on money laundering
Countering international money laundering and cutting pathways for terrorist funding remains a high priority for the Financial Intelligence Unit. The unit, also known as the FIU, has been holding a series of workshops this week to raise awareness among the Cook Islands non governmental organisations of money laundering and how they can ensure they are […]
Mental health stats shocking: Te Kainga
More needs to be done to combat mental illness in the Cook Islands population, says Te Kainga Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, with figures showing Rarotonga in particular is recording a severe rate of suicide. When recorded per capita, Rarotongas suicide rate among its male population overshadows those recorded in Australia and New Zealand. Te […]
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