Air New Zealand’s longstanding sponsorship for the Rarotonga International Triathlon “is testament to the airline’s commitment to the tourism industry”.
Members of the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) Youth Development Unit (YDU) have returned back from a rewarding deployment aimed at helping the Cook Islands Police and Prison and Probation Services support vulnerable Pasifika youth.
It was a hair-raising experience at the Creative Centre on Tuesday as CITC staff and members from the centre had a shave after a month of growing facial hair. It was all for a good cause with CITC key brands manager George George presenting a cheque for $2000 to Creative Centre manager Bob Kimiangatau. The […]
Te Vara Nui Village is introducing some new offers that are designed with both visitors and local people in mind. The Te Vara Nui Village gift voucher is the perfect answer to gift buying, providing you with a hassle free solution. These vouchers are suitable for all occasions from birthdays, weddings, staff rewards, get well […]
Local mechanic Eric Short returned home this week from a visit with his newly-famous granddaughter Hinetaapora who, at eight years old, is the world’s first female Milkybar Kid. Hinetaapora beat out 1500 other contenders to be the face of Nestle’s Milkybar, and will star in a Nestle television commercial early next year. She’s also got […]
Newly-appointed Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters took time to celebrate the academic achievements of his grandson Tamarua Marsters at Rutaki School’s prizegiving yesterday. Tamarua – a year 6 pupil – was awarded the first runner-up prize for overall academic achievement in his grade. He also shared the school’s best attendance award for year 6 with […]
Year 8 pupil Ariana Kiely was named Avatea School’s Dux for 2010 at its prizegiving yesterday. Kiely also received the school’s award for top senior English student, and certificates of excellence for English, Maori, social science, computer studies, science, art, and mathematics. She was also awarded a certificate of high achievement in health and physical […]
Police arrested what they called a ‘prowler’ on Wednesday night, and arrested the man for unlawfully entering a tourist accommodation in Muri with the intent to commit a crime. The offender, who is an unemployed Tikioki resident, has previous convictions and is in police custody and awaiting his court date. A tourist accommodation in Titikaveka […]
Two teenagers appeared before Justice Christine Grice yesterday, and both avoided jail time, though their offences carried maximum sentences of time in prison. Eighteen-year-old Bobby Tekoronga was yesterday saved from having to serve a term of imprisonment and instead sentenced to probation and community service for a number of recent offences. He appeared on four […]
A Penrhyn man who claims police treated him in what he called an “outrageous and unlawful” manner was told yesterday that he must navigate through a number of convoluted legal channels before he can have his day in court. Arumia Robert Samatua appeared before Justice Christine Grice yesterday to follow up with an application he […]
An investigation into whether an Australian woman should be deported following an employment and business investment dispute has not progressed due to workloads at the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MOIA). Christine Backer, of Queensland, is unsure whether she can remain living in Rarotonga after her work permit was cancelled by sponsor Dave Reuther. MOIA labour […]
New Finance Minister Mark Brown says he’s looking forward to taking on the challenge of the senior role in cabinet. Brown, 47, is the youngest member of cabinet and is also the newly elected MP for Takuvaine. PM Henry Puna says in giving Brown the finance portfolio responsibility he is sending a message to the […]
As fishing fleets begin moving into Cook Islands waters, the country is lobbying Pacific states and distant water fishing nations to support the establishment of a special management area (SMA) to control illegal fishing in their adjacent eastern high seas pocket. A decision is expected at the next annual meeting of the Western and Central […]
Members of the Creative Centre (pictured) adult learning school staged an awareness march yesterday from Foodland in downtown Avarua to the high court building. Yesterday also marked the International Day for people with disabilities and the march by the Creative Centre was a peaceful protest of sorts against the lack of accessibility to public buildings […]
The Cook Islands Worker’s Association (CIWA) executives are keen to meet with the incoming Minister of Labour to look at challenging issues workers face and to have dialogue on the Employment Relations Bill. CIWA president Anthony Turua says now that the election is over the nation is entering a new era under a Cook Islands […]
Takitumu Primary School’s top prize winners were announced during a ceremony at the Matavera school grounds yesterday. Year 6 pupil Maggie Nanai is the school’s Dux for 2010, taking home the Rosalia, Francis, and Ngatokoa Samuela Shield. Nanai was also presented with the school’s Purua award and received a certificate of best attendance. The 11-year-old […]
Laughing Samoans Ete Eteuati and Tofiga Tepulea’i – touted as the funniest duo in the Pacific – are saving their last show of the year for a Cook Islands audience. Tonight, they’ll be at the National Auditorium at 7pm, performing their ‘Greatest Hits’ show, which they’ll start doing on tour next year. ‘Greatest Hits’ features […]
Talk within the CIP fold is that Former PM Sir Geoffrey Henry could make a surprise comeback in parliament as Speaker of the House. Prime Minister Henry Puna confirmed yesterday that his caucus had been giving some consideration to giving the position to someone outside their ranks. “It’s something that we have yet to clear […]
Newly sworn in cabinet ministers have started to stake their claim on portfolios. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters said that he would like to take the portfolio of foreign affairs and immigration. “I’m keen on Foreign Affairs, to carry on where I left off when I was in Jim Marurai’s government,” Marsters said. New cabinet […]
Prime Minister Henry Puna yesterday called new MP and cabinet minister Mark Brown “one of the new lights in Cook Islands politics”. Brown, who has been elected after 10 years working for the CIP, said: “It’s my role to bring in fresh ideas, a new approach and demonstrate that the PM is open to new […]
The swearing in of cabinet was speeded up as they need to meet to consider future flight proposals. Early November was Air New Zealand’s original cut off date for decisions on flights from Sydney, LA and the proposed flight from Nadi. But the airline’s management agreed to extend the deadline so that the Cook Islands […]
The new cabinet were sworn in yesterday by the Queen’s Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin. Tom Marsters, who has served as an MP since 1991, is now the Deputy Prime Minister. The six man cabinet has a fifty-fifty split of representation from the outer islands and Rarotonga. Representation from the northern group comes from the Prime […]
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