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Young graduate heads govt division
Monday 24 October 2011 | Published in Local
Edward Herman is living proof of the ability that locally-educated Cook Islanders have to rise to the top. Herman (28) has just been appointed as consumer commissioner at the Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF). Many know Herman as a Tupapa Panthers player, but he is just as successful if not more so off the field. […]
CISNOC executive to consider demands
Monday 24 October 2011 | Published in Local
CISNOC executives took the weekend to collect their thoughts ahead of a critical board meeting today. Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee secretary general Rosie Blake says she and fellow executive board members will meet today to discuss the request for a special general meeting. Last week the leaders of 12 national sports federations […]
Belgium backs our renewable goals
Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Local
Europe is watching the Cook Islands with a great interest as it tries to break its dependence on diesel fuel and become completely reliant on renewable power within a decade. That was the message from Belgium Ambassador to the Cook Islands Patrick Renault on Thursday as he handed his credentials to the Queens Representative Sir […]
Bishops China trip a secret
Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Local
Cabinet minister Teina Bishop is on a three-pronged trip to China in his capacity as minister of marine resources, education and tourism. He departed Rarotonga on Thursday evening and is due to return on November 12. Bishops chief executive, George Turia, says the trip involves government relations in respect of fisheries, tourism and financial services […]
Police warning
Saturday 22 October 2011 | Published in Local
Police are warning drivers out celebrating the Rugby World Cup grand final to not be tempted into drinking before they take to the roads. Inspector Tere Patia yesterday said Cook Islands Police would be out in force tonight and keeping a watchful eye over Rarotongas nightspots and roads. Patia said the message hadnt changed but […]
No comment on CISNOC demand
Friday 21 October 2011 | Published in Local
CISNOC president Sir Geoffrey Henry will today meet with financial secretary Richard Neves and internal affairs secretary Bredina Drollet, hot on the heels of a call for him to resign. Sir Geoffrey claims to be too busy to talk with the Cook Islands News. CISNOC administration manager Siniva Marsters yesterday told CINews Sir Geoffrey was […]
French to fore
Friday 21 October 2011 | Published in Local
Rarotongas French camp will make itself known ahead of tomorrows Rugby World Cup final, and theyre warning the New Zealand crowd not to expect the Cook Islands to be all black. French consulate Nathalie Rossette Cazel-Tierney said she had been surprised by the amount of support the French community was getting ahead of Les Bleus […]
Last call for photos
Thursday 20 October 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands News readers have one last chance to win two amazing digital cameras by sending in your rugby themed photos as part of our Rugby World Cup photo competition. The paper has received more than 50 images from happy snappy locals and today is your last chance to send in your snaps. The final […]
Matas new phone book cover
Thursday 20 October 2011 | Published in Local
Here is your first look at an image youll see countless times in 2012 the Telecom Cook Islands telephone and business directory cover shot competition winner. The winning entry came from 18-year-old Mata Priest, whose interpretation of the theme family and family connections results in a mixture of images, photographs and flags moulded together to […]
Fan zone name game fires ideas
Thursday 20 October 2011 | Published in Local
The public is getting right behind plans for the Rugby World Cup fan zone in Rarotonga and scores of people are putting in their suggestion for the areas name. The National Auditorium will become Rarotongas version of The Cloud the main World Cup fan zone in Auckland and New Zealand for Saturdays grand final between […]
12 codes demand CISNOC meeting
Thursday 20 October 2011 | Published in Local
CISNOC members are calling time on the organisations executive board demanding a management restructure. Representatives of 12 national sports federations part of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) have called a special general meeting for November 8. Following CISNOC constitution, those calling the meeting make up one third or more of all […]
Water pressure dropping
Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in Local
Water shortages on Rarotonga are continuing to impact on water pressure across the island, with Avatiu, the driest water intake, sitting at 17 percent of its optimal pressure level. The other 11 intakes at Rarotonga are sitting from 28 to 50 percent of their optimum levels. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) released the […]
Organised crime rumour dismissed
Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands police have dismissed rumours that an organised racquet of expatriate workers in the Cook Islands is coordinating thefts and exporting stolen goods from the country. Rumours have been circulating that the seven men arrested last week were part of an international conspiracy to burgle Cook Islands homes and ship their spoils to overseas […]
Rugby fever spreads with venue idea
Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in Local
So you think you can haka? Rarotongas schools are getting behind the Cook Islands plans for Rugby World Cup final celebrations, with teams of children set to compete in a haka competition during the days festivities. Its one of a swath of games and activities planned for the National Auditorium on Saturday afternoon and evening, […]
Fan zone planned for World Cup final
Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Local
Rarotonga will have its very own version of The Cloud for fans of the All Blacks and Les Bleus this weekend, with the National Auditorium set to become rugby heaven in time for Saturdays World Cup final. Games, stalls and a rugby double-header are planned for the 2011 Rugby World Cup final with events kicking […]
Belgian envoy visits
Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Local
Belgiums ambassador to the Cook Islands, based in Australias capital Canberra, is on the island with his wife and son for a week long visit. Patrick Renault has come to the Cooks to present his credentials to Queens Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin. He will do that at 10.30am on Thursday October 20. The Cook Islands […]
Aitutaki bonefish hunt continues
Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Local
Aitutakis focus is squarely on its bonefish as the second day of an inaugural international catch and release fly fishing tournament gets underway. Strong southeast winds have dominated conditions on the island, disappointing anglers from the United States and Australia as well as locals. But despite a 20-knot gale yesterday, competing anglers took to the […]
Schools in
Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Local
The boys are happy to be back at school at Apii Nikao Maori as class resumes for term 4 across the country. Piles on and play were part of the afternoon as Tikaroa Marsters, Ngatokorua Viriaere, Kaienua Pera, Jordan Tati, Tuaorua, Pae and George Puna get back into action. 11101747
PM defends Te Aponga Uira policy
Monday 17 October 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna says Te Aponga Uira O Tumutevarovaro (TAU) is doing a great job with Rarotongas electricity supply, despite contrasting legislation and government policy. Puna the Cook Islands energy minister says he has every confidence in TAUs ability to continue providing electricity on Rarotonga as well as support governments objective of attaining 100 […]
No net fishing in Aitutaki without a permit
Monday 17 October 2011 | Published in Local
Government has taken its preservation of Aitutakis fisheries a step further by banning all non-permitted net fishing. At the launch of an inaugural international bonefishing catch and release tournament in Aitutaki on Saturday evening, cabinet minister Teina Bishop made the announcement in front of Prime Minister Henry Puna, Aitutaki mayor John Baxter, and about 100 […]
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