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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.
Local fish consumption below par
Despite having an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of two million square kilometres, the Cook Islands is lagging behind World Health Organisation standards for fish consumption by those in the Pacific. The WHO developed nutritional requirements in relation to how much fish should be consumed each year by Pacific Islanders, establishing a minimum of 35kg. On […]
High Commission farewells Julie Affleck
The New Zealand High Commission said a reluctant farewell to outgoing aid programme manager Julie Affleck this week. Affleck left last night for Darwin, where she will enjoy her leave from MFAT (New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) and check CINews online to see whats going on, she said on Thursday with a […]
Fuel retailers face new rules and extra costs
The Department of Internal Affairs is preparing to amend an outdated Dangerous Goods Act, which currently reflects the standards of the 1982 Australian law. Yesterday Helen Maunga chaired a meeting between two visiting consultants Secretariat of the Pacific Community energy officer Shakil Kumar and legal adviser Heimura Ringi and local petrol and diesel retailers. The […]
Zeb and Tau join CINews
Christchurchs February earthquake prompted Zeb Ataua to make the move to Rarotonga he has been planning for years. Ataua is the new Cook Islands News graphic and layout artist and will replace Sam Ataera who will soon move to Australia with his family. Born in Blenheim to a Cook Islands father and New Zealand mother, […]
German ambassador welcomed
German residents of the Cook Islands, government officials and traditional leaders came dressed in their best to the House of the Queens Representative yesterday to witness the reading of German Ambassador Thomas Meisters credentials. Minister of foreign affairs Tom Marsters, secretary of foreign affairs Jim Gosselin, Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Mike Mitchell, […]
New homestay industry for Mitiaro
For ten years Cook Islands Tours managing director Temu Okotai has dreamt of establishing a home-stay programme on Mitiaro, and its now starting to come to fruition. Okotai has spent the past six months working with the people of Mitiaro to devise a plan which he anticipates will increase tourist numbers and boost the islands […]
Papaa and golden oldie dance action
We share more photos from the fantastic event on Tuesday night.
Pacific firefighters welcomed
Prime Minister Henry Puna warmly welcomed the executives of the Pacific Islands Fire Services Association (PIFSA) at the opening of the associations annual meeting yesterday. He was speaking in his capacity as minister responsible for national planning and emergency management. He thanked the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) for their technical and […]
Man with prison record released on bail
A 22-year-old man who has served a jail sentence for shooting three people in Pukapuka has been released on bail. Iorama Ngataua, builder, of Tupapa, appeared before Justice of the Peace Tui Short in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua this week. He is facing two charges of assaulting a female and aggravated robbery […]
Stunning show by papaa and oldies dancers
Expert performances by three expat and seven golden oldies dancers had the packed out Hidies Bar buzzing on Monday night as each dancer impressed the crowd with stunning dances. While there were a lot more visitors in the crowd supporting the evenings event the three expatriates who took to the stage were outstanding. Sole male […]
German envoy visits
Ambassador designate of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Cook Islands, Thomas H Meister (pictured), is currently visiting Rarotonga accompanied by his wife Dagmar Meister and daughter Ciska Meister. Ambassador Meister will present letters of credentials to Queens Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin today at Government House. Meister will also hold discussions with government on […]
Audit finds faults in police books
The Cook Islands Audit Office identified some high-risk issues within Cook Islands Police books and accounts in its second quarter report, which was tabled in parliament earlier this month. The report, which is now publicly available, covers the period from October 1 to December 31, 2010. Audit found that the ministrys general journals were being […]
Pacific fire services meet here
Executive members of the Pacific Islands Fire Services Association (PIFSA) meet today and tomorrow at Muri Beach Club to touch base and plot the way forward for Pacific fire brigades. Chaired by PIFSA president and Papua New Guinea fire chief Isaac Silas, the meeting will cover such emergency response-related issues as fire service legislation (which […]
Nothing official for Royal wedding
No official events are planned to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince William to Catherine Kate Middleton in the Cook Islands today, although coverage of the nuptials will be screened on free-to-air television from about 8 oclock this evening. The Cook Islands government considered whether it should host official celebrations of the wedding, although it […]
MMR explains fishery proposal
All members of the public interested in a proposal for exploratory fishing by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) are invited to attend a presentation on the draft plan this evening. The ministry hopes as many people as possible will attend the public consultation on its draft plan to undertake research on skipjack and bigeye […]
Companies operating illegally will be prosecuted: BTIB
Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) chief executive Terry Rangi says to date the monitoring of unregistered companies doing business in the Cook Islands has been somewhat slack, but those who are considered to be operating illegally will be prosecuted. His comments follow concerns from some members of the local business community about visitors to the […]
BTIB confirms Telecom is registered
Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) chief executive Terry Rangi is satisfied Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) is operating legally as a foreign enterprise, despite concerns the company is not registered in the Cook Islands. Mervin Communications Ltd director William Framhein wrote to Rangi seeking the prosecution of nine companies including TCI which he alleges are not […]
23kg trevally wins Aitutaki comp
Aitutakis Alistair Webb with a 23kg giant trevally caught popper fishing in the Easter fishing competition on the outer island. The fish won biggest trevally and was caught aboard Foxy Lady, skippered by Jason Watt. 11042501
45 fish landed in Easter comp
The two-day Rarotonga Easter fishing competition, sponsored by Cafe Salsa was highly successful, with 15 club boats taking part. A total of 45 fish with a combined weight of 451kg was landed over the two days , Easter Saturday and Easter Monday. The catch included a magnificent 43kg yellow fin tuna, numerous other tuna, maimai, […]
CIWA joins trade unions in China
Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) president Anthony Turua is representing the Asia Pacific Region together with over 300 delegates from all over the world at the 2011 International Forum on Economic Globalisation and Trade Unions in China. Turua says that its a timely forum for the Pacific region considering the post economic crises. The forum […]
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