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Northern Cooks hit by dry spell, southern group could be next
Cook Islands’ northern islands faced dry conditions last month, while the south may experience similar dryness in April-June and the north could see wet weather.
Local MPs discuss challenges with NZ Speaker Parliamentary delegation
Cook Islands parliamentarians engaged in open discussions with Aotearoa New Zealand’s Speaker of the House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee and his delegation at Parliament House yesterday morning.
Arnold's own anthem for change
Tupapa-Maraerenga Independent candidate Tim Arnold has hit the radio waves with his own campaign song inspired by Bob Dylan’s 1964 anthem of political change ‘The Times They Are a-Changin’. Arnold sings the song he’s entitled ‘Come Cook Islands Voters Where Ever You Roam’ in both Maori and English. The new recording adds a new dimension […]
'It's been a real eye-opener'
First term MP and cabinet minister confident in the job Matavera MP and cabinet minister Cassey Eggelton says her first term in parliament has been a real eye opener – especially seeing democracy in action. “I was pretty naive when I first went into Parliament. I learnt quickly about give and take to get results. […]
For choice and change
Philip Nicholas says that his disappointment at the standard of candidate on offer is one of his reasons for running. “People ask me why I am going into politics after running a successful business for 33 years. But I meet a lot of people in my work – business people, locals, tourists. Conversation isn’t about […]
What should the government do to grow and promote economic development?
Ngai Tupa Democratic Party, Takuvaine-Tutakimoa Ei akamatutu i to tatou basileia, e mea tau kia aru te kavamani ka tu ma i te kaveinga ta te Demo i papau i teia ikianga. Kua roa au i te rave i te anganga kimi puapinga, kite au i te ngata i te reira. Ei tauturu i te […]
Raro Idol show at Creative Centre
Raro Idol took the opportunity to give back to the community when the final five contestants put on a show for members of the Creative Centre and Are Pa Metua yesterday. Organiser Clee Marsters said it was a wonderful opportunity to give back because there has been such an amazing response to the competition. “And […]
We want stories
A notice to all schools in the Cook Islands – please tell us your good news! We are keen to publish articles about the achievements of 2010’s top students throughout the country, so let us know when your prizegivings will be held, and share with us your inspirational tales, and annual scholastic recipient awards. Email […]
Tereora and Nukutere honour achievers
Top academic, cultural, and sporting achievements of Rarotonga’s youth were recognised during the first of this year’s secondary school senior prizegivings yesterday. Tereora College’s outstanding year 11, 12, and 13 pupils received accolades, as did the top achievers in year 11 at Nukutere College. The Dux award at both schools went to girls – 19-year-old […]
Saltwater swimming pools planned
Rarotonga-based architect and Cook Islands Swimming Association president Romani Katoa says the construction of a proposed public swimming pool complex could begin within a year, if funding is secured and the project is supported by the government and local community. Katoa has developed designs for a pool facility, which if built will include a 50m […]
Upset at road works
Businessman Stephen Peyroux says it’s not right that road work in the village has started without any the local residents being consulted about which areas are prone to flooding. “We tried to call the Minister (of Infrastructure and Planning, William Heather Jnr) to tell him that our grass footpaths are being gouged out and there […]
Govt behind Aitutaki bone fishing
Government is now providing support to grow fly fishing in Aitutaki for its potential to boost the tourism market. The Business Trade Investment Board and Marine Resources have come on board to encourage locals to get into sport fishing ventures. The silvery bone fish, known for its ability to avoid being caught, are described as […]
Arnold wants land law reform
Independent candidate for Tupapa-Maraerenga Tim Arnold believes that it’s time to upgrade and enshrine Cook Islands Maori land rights in the constitution. Although he maintains that he is still running on the single platform of electoral reform, Arnold says that if elected he has skills which would be of great use to Parliament and the […]
Security ranks boosted
Airport Authority security officer ranks have been bolstered by the addition of seven new graduates. Ngatokorima Matakino, Leon Potoru, Nooapii Tearea, Nancy Taraare, Moeroa Takairangi, Mana Havi, and Paniani Joseph were presented with certificates as well as their airport warrants and identification cards during a graduation ceremony inside the international departure lounge this week. Head […]
Telecom trying to meet customer needs
Telecom Cook Islands board of directors chair Nadine Newnham says Cook Islanders can be proud of their telecommunications company. She says Telecom’s recent report to the public is issued with the intention of sharing information about its activities that may be of interest and value to the public. “When I was appointed chair of the […]
Mixed rainfall patterns forecast
The southern Cooks can expect heavy rains in coming months, while the northern group should be prepared for below average rainfall, according to a release from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The region is in the throes of a moderate to strong La Nina, a weather phenomenon which affects […]
Many take free diabetes check
The Ministry of Health is continuing its public awareness programme for diabetes – the Cook Islands’ leading health concern. Free weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar level checks were made at two temporary health stations established in Avarua yesterday. By midday more than 40 people had been assessed in terms of their risk of developing […]
More landlines for Nassau
Nassau residents are celebrating having more landlines thanks to Telecom Cook Islands (TCI). Following the installation of the new telephone exchange and the laying of underground cables, Nassau now has 18 more homes with telephones. These telephones are Kia Orana card phones where a Kia Orana card must be purchased to enable customer to make […]
Pacific nurses meet
Leadership, disaster preparedness and ways to strengthen regional standards will be among the themes at the South Pacific Nurses’ Forum in Auckland this week. More than 300 nursing leaders from 12 Pacific nations are at a four-day forum at Auckland’s Aotea Centre. The forum’s theme is “Nurses at the helm: Steering health across the Pacific”. […]
Westpac calls for Christmas giving
Westpac Cook Islands is encouraging local businesses to become involved in its annual Community Giving Tree appeal. For the second consecutive year, the bank is facilitating the donation of Christmas gifts to Rarotongan children deemed disadvantaged in some way. To date about 40 of the 140 children registered anonymously through the initiative have been selected […]
NCEA exams start this week
Over the next two weeks 533 students across seven schools will be sitting National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) exams. Tomorrow one student will sit the scholarship Maths with Statistics exam, but level 1 to 3 exams begin Sunday. NCEA exams are three hours long and are held in the mornings at 10.30am and the […]
SIR TEREPAI MAOATE breaks his silence
Kia Orana to my fellow Cook Islanders, As a politician of some 27 years I have adopted and applied the principles and oath of my medical training to the political arena, that being the oath of saving lives. I can honestly say that in my political career, I have performed my duties to the best […]
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