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New tick found on Raro dogs
Monday 2 May 2011 | Published in Local
Some Rarotonga dogs have contracted a new tick, but Esther Honey Foundation (EHF) veterinarian Eiligh Hawkins says it is not something to be overly concerned about. A survey in the mid-1990s revealed that there were no ticks on Rarotonga, and EHF is currently doing another census to determine the prevalence of the recently-discovered tick. Hawkins […]
Plea change to speed up assault case
Monday 2 May 2011 | Published in Local
A 38-year-old cargo handler from Matavera will face sentencing for assaulting his partner, on June 9 at the Cook Islands High Court in Avarua. Ilaisa Ravula appeared before Justice of the Peace Tui Short in the court last week, where his defence counsel Lavenia Rokoika entered a guilty plea to the assault charge on his […]
Tourism gears up for influx
Monday 2 May 2011 | Published in Local
More tourists have pre-booked holidays for the next six months than at this time last year, reports Cook Islands Tourism chief executive Carmel Beattie. Forward bookings from Los Angeles and Sydney reflect greater tourist numbers, but that doesnt mean were going to sit back on our laurels, says Beattie. CIT is rolling out its Destination […]
Uirangi retires after 5th win
Saturday 30 April 2011 | Published in Local
Taking to the stage for the final time in the dancer of the year competition was an emotional time for champion dancer Uirangi Bishop who on Thursday night defended her champion dancer title for the fifth year in a row. Bishop says she felt she danced her best ever on Thursday night because it was […]
Boy severely burnt in fire
Saturday 30 April 2011 | Published in Local
A seven-year-old boy was rushed to New Zealand on Thursday evening with severe burns covering over 40% of his body. Dr Zaw Aung confirmed that the boy, whom he did not name, was rushed to the hospital with severe burns on his hands and arms. His family told Dr Aung that he had been burning […]
MMR will make $4m
Saturday 30 April 2011 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) expects to generate about $4 million of revenue for the Cook Islands government this year, and if it develops designated fisheries as planned the annual profit for the country will be even greater. MMR secretary Ben Ponia says money collected through fishing vessel licences goes directly into the governments […]
Te Tika takes NZ post
Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in Local
Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid (above) has been officially appointed to the post of Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters announced the appointment yesterday. Te Tika is a very well-known Cook Islander, long active in a wide range of public and social activities and well aware of the needs […]
Tourism opens Sydney shop
Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism is looking to set up an office in Sydney to more effectively target the Australian market. We decided Australia is so important were going to take a different tack, CIT chief executive officer Carmel Beattie said. We want to ensure were not out of the marketplace the big challenge weve got in […]
Man accused of assaulting baby
Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in Local
A 33-year-old Tupapa man charged with assaulting a three-year-old child and 10-month-old baby has laid a formal complaint against two police officers for the way he was allegedly treated by them at the Avarua police station. The man, a consultant, was granted interim name suppression by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi in the Cook […]
New industry on outer island
Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in Local
A proposal to establish a homestay industry on Mitiaro is quickly coming together. The project is the brainchild of Cook Islands Tours director Temu Okotai, who together with Mitiaro MP Tangata Vavia, House of Ariki president Tou Ariki and Cook Islands Tourism destination development manager Metua Vaiimene visited Mitiaro last week to discuss the proposed […]
Ties grow with South Korea
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local
The South Korean government has invited foreign affairs ministers from all Pacific countries to attend a major meeting in Seoul at the end of next month, with a vision to strengthen its relationships with island governments. Korea is a dialogue partner with the Forum of Pacific Leaders and consequently is seeking to deepen its affiliations […]
Govt supports struggling Forum Line
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local
Amid concerns about the financial status of Pacific Forum Line (PFL), the Cook Islands government has opted to continue using the shipping lines service. Opposition Democratic Party deputy leader Wilkie Rasmussen raised concerns in parliament recently that PFL is in some crisis situation. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters, whose portfolios include transport and therefore shipping, […]
Golden oldie shows how to dance
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local
Full of smiles, humour and great moves, local policewoman Rebecca Hosking was outstanding on stage in the golden oldies division of the Dancer of the Year competition at Hidies Bar on Wednesday night. Report and photos, pages 8-9. 11042718
New budget team
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local
Government has appointed a new budget advisory team which will inform the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management ahead of tabling of the 2011-12 budget. Acting financial secretary Priscilla Maruariki says that the new team is comprised of more government representatives than private sector representatives, as opposed to the former budget committee which consisted of […]
Danny Mataroa shares his secrets
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local
The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) has developed After5 Biz Business Mentoring, a programme that seeks to put local businesspeople and entrepreneurs in touch with one another. After5 Biz puts on a monthly lecture, delivered by a local business mentor who will explain how he or she established a business and the ups and downs […]
Best dressed and flashing in pink
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local
Aquila Rentals fielded two mens teams and one womens team in the Easter Monday 4×4 volleyball tournament on Aitutaki sponsored by Cook Islands News. Each member of the Aquila brigade wore candy pink, personalised uniforms and flashing green sunglasses provided by Aquila owners Ngapare and Morgan Tatira. Report and photos, pages 8-10.
Quiet Easter
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local
Police are happy to report that Rarotonga enjoyed a quiet Easter weekend this year. There was one theft of a motorcycle from the Little Polynesian, but the vehicle was later found at a private Vaimaanga residence. It appeared to have been hotwired. A Titikaveka party broke into a fight, but police have yet to lay […]
Call to prosecute telecom companies
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is being asked to prosecute foreign companies allegedly not registered to operate in the country, including Telecom Cook Islands. Mervin Communications Ltd director William Framhein has formally requested the BTIB investigate his complaint that nine companies are in breach of the Development Investment Act 1995-1996. Framhein seeks […]
Aitutaki commemorates ANZAC Day
Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in Local
People on Aitutaki gathered yesterday to remember the men and women who fought in wars overseas and to ensure the freedom and peace the islanders enjoy today. A combined church service at the Ziona Tapu CICC church in Arutanga began the ANZAC Day commemoration on the island. The message shared at church and by mayor […]
TV told to stop re-broadcasting
Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in Local
Vaka Television has been ordered to cease using content from major television networks Cable News Network (CNN) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), which it may not have secured broadcasting licences for. A representative of an international law firm has sent correspondence to Vaka Television owners and operators Dave Reuther and Greg Parker, asking them […]
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