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Land court judge sentences criminals
Thursday 20 October 2011 | Published in Crime
Visiting New Zealand judge Justice Patrick Savage will this week sentence Cook Islands defendants in Rarotonga. Justice Savage is in the country presiding over land court cases, but today and tomorrow he will deal with criminal matters. Sentencing of criminal defendants by Justice Savage begins in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua at 9am […]
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 […]
The Kura Rangers take flight
Thursday 20 October 2011 | Published in National
A new group of junior environmental guardians has spread its wings and taken flight at Atiu, taking inspiration from the one of the islands most famous and most colourful characters. The Kura Rangers came into existence at Atiu last month under the guidance of the Cook Islands Red Crosss disaster risk reduction projects. The group […]
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, […]
Pacific journalists promote freedom
Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in National
Pacific media practitioners are putting their heads together this week in an effort to promote freedom of expression and talk about how to uphold the right to know across the region. Journalists from Rarotonga, Tonga, Samoa, Palau, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands are meeting in Honiara their collective aim is to promote media […]
Not bad for a part day of fishing
Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in National
Local happy snapper Ronnie Siulepa captured these happy fishermen on his way past the western marina after work last Tuesday. The lads are photographed with five decent mahi mahi caught on charter fishing boat Marlin Queen skippered by Junior Ioaba (left) and crew Pauro Arnold. According to Siulepa, Ioaba and Arnold had the biggest grins […]
Emile and Taiki too good
Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in National
Muri Creeps continue their recent form with another home game win in the Computer Man mens cricket competition. The Creeps secured the comprehensive home victory over the Avana All Stars, as Avanas batters struggled to get any forward momentum against the Creeps bowlers including Arthur Emile who impressively collected 7 wickets. Chasing just 54 runs […]
Aitutaki anglers pray for fine weather
Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in National
Entering their third and last day of competition in Aitutaki, anglers are hoping the prevailing southeast wind will finally die down and sun will shine on the lagoon, making bonefish easier to see. A handful of international and local fly fishermen are stalking the islands elusive bonefish in what is an inaugural tournament aimed at […]
CI business tied to money laundering
Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in National
A prominent New Zealand resident with business ties to the Cook Islands has been charged with bribery and money laundering. Jack Chen a Chinese national living in New Zealand has been charged by the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption. Chen is the founder of company Natural Dairy NZ Holdings Ltd and chairman of the […]
BCI business house mixed volleyball spikes off
Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in Crime
Twelve mixed volleyball teams will dig into the BCI business house mixed social volleyball league starting tonight at the Telecom Sports Arena. Before the teams can show off their spikes and bullet serves competition sponsor BCI Bank will have the honour of opening the nights game with the first serve. Explosive games and lots of […]
3 JPs due to sentence burglars
Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in Crime
Three justices of the peace will preside over the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua today to sentence two defendants and hear the trial of another. Sentencing begins at 9.30am. Dominique Taru will be sentenced on one charge of burglarising the Kavera central shop. He was initially remanded in custody on August 15, after first […]
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 […]
Japanese grants available
Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in National
A small grants scheme has been established between the governments of Japan and the Cook Islands. On a recent visit by employees of the New Zealand Japanese Embassy, second secretary Kiyo Rokutands met with Cook Islands internal affairs secretary Bredina Drollet to discuss Japans new grassroots grant scheme. The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security […]
On the way to Whangarei
Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in National
The Rotary Club of Rarotonga and the Whangarei Hospital have sparked up an old relationship, with Cook Islands emergency services set to be the big winner in the deal. The Bowden Trust Hospital Visit Scheme has been re-launched through the teaming up of Rotary and the Rarotonga Hospital. Through the trust, two candidates will be […]
Language resources available at local library
Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in National
Those wanting to learn everyday conversational Rarotongan Maori, or a resource to refer to in respect of the language, should pay a visit to the Cook Islands National Library in Maraerenga. Part of the Ministry of Cultural Development, the library offers for sale reference titles including Learning Rarotonga Maori by Na Makiuti Tongia. The $5 […]
Eyes on Rarotonga for Rotary visit
Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in National
With almost 50 clubs in his district spanning thousands of kilometres and only a year to visit them all, Rotary District 9920 Governor Alan Eyes is a busy man. Eyes oversees the worldwide service clubs largest geographic district in the Southern Hemisphere, covering an area that includes half of Auckland, American Samoa, Fiji, French Polynesia, […]
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