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War baby here to discover his ties
Tuesday 11 October 2011 | Published in National
One of about 60 Cook Islands war babies born to American servicemen and Aitutaki mothers, Arthur Beren this year embarked on a journey to unearth his fathers story. As a five-year-old in Vaipae in the 1950s, Arthur was informed that the American father he had never met was dead. Six decades later he learned his […]
Are we the Patipati Islands?
Tuesday 11 October 2011 | Published in National
A smoke signaller writes in with a suggestion: With the growing interest in some people wanting to change the name of the Cook Islands to something more appropriate, how about Patipati Islands? One of the main activities and reasons for the prime minister, government ministers and bureaucrats travelling so extensively overseas it is claimed that […]
Injured man still waiting
Tuesday 11 October 2011 | Published in National
Tupapa resident Andrew Iroa remains in a stable condition at home while awaiting the outcome of his application for an urgent New Zealand passport. Iroa, who holds a Fijian passport but is a Cook Islands resident with PR (permanent residency) status, was involved in a motor vehicle accident on October 2. He requires medical analysis […]
Waste oil collection still happening: Toa
Tuesday 11 October 2011 | Published in National
Toa Petroleum is continuing to take on waste oil as part of its business operations despite rumours suggesting otherwise, according to director Brett Porter. Porter said Toa had not stopped taking on waste oil and any suggestion that it had ceased that part of its business were simply not true. A concerned business owner told […]
Confusion leads to airport frustration
Tuesday 11 October 2011 | Published in National
Confusion about daylight savings and miscommunication resulted in travellers queuing to pay their departure tax at the last minute before leaving Rarotonga on Saturday morning. Westpac branch manager John Evans, who is responsible for tellers and customer service, says some of the shift staff rostered on to open the departure tax booth at Rarotongas international […]
Mangaias Moetu Ruatoe is woman of month
Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in National
Mangaia woman Moetu Ruatoe was crowned woman of the month for October on her home island at the weekend. It was the first time the woman of the month event was taken to the outer islands and was organised to coincide with the Manea Games on Mangaia with the support of the 2011 Manea Games […]
Weather experts still face fishing challenge
Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in National
Despite the closure of the International Workshop on Climate and Oceanic Fisheries, the countrys focus is still on fisheries. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters asked workshop participants last Monday to figure out why the Cook Islands fish stocks seem to be dwindling and the countrys foremost weather experts are working on an answer. Some of […]
Drive for mental health awareness
Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in National
Mereana Taikoko of Te Kainga O Pa Taunga is a tireless champion for the mentally ill her mission is to break the stigma and the silence which deter mentally ill people from seeking treatment. She wants people to understand that mental illnesses are medical conditions, which affect a large proportion of adults globally. This week, […]
2 months community service for punching woman
Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in Crime
For punching a woman in the face while drunk, Jonathan Mokoha has received an additional two months community service on his existing probation term which is due to expire in April next year. Mokoha, an employee at Cafe Ariki, appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru […]
Woman who stole $30,000 back in court
Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in Crime
Tupapa woman Yvonne Quarter is due to appear in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before land court judge Justice Patrick Savage today. Quarter, who was earlier this year convicted of stealing $30,000 from Air Rarotonga, will likely be re-sentenced in the Court of Appeal when it sits for one week at the end […]
Breach of curfew
Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in Crime
Operation Eagle defendant Dina Matapo will next appear in the court on November 15 for trial on a single charge of contempt. Her case was called in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before senior justice of the peace John Kenning on Thursday October 6. Matapo did not appear in the court because she […]
Operation Eagle cases delayed
Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in Crime
All remaining Operation Eagle court cases are due to be called in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on November 16 before a single justice of the peace. Initially the 11 defendants were scheduled to appear in court for call-over on Thursday October 6 but dates have been changed. In November it is most […]
Appeal to help Andrew Iroa
Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in Local
An urgent application has been made for Tupapa resident Andrew Iroa to be issued a New Zealand passport in order to receive high-level medical treatment. On Friday Iroas friends lodged an application for an emergency New Zealand passport at the New Zealand High Commission. The application was accompanied by a petition in support of Iroa […]
Piho Rua dies after illness
Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in Local
Former Cook Islands politician Piho Rua (above) passed away last Wednesday surrounded by his family at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland after a long struggle with diabetes. The 57-year-old entrepreneur was a police superintendent, former director of corrective services, CEO for former prime minister Robert Wonton and former member of parliament for Rakahanga who stood for […]
Solar panels to save Tereora $60k a year
Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in Local
Solar panels due to be installed on the new Ministry of Education building at Tereora in Nikao will save Tereora College up to $60,000 a year, according to Prime Minister Henry Puna. Renewable energy consultant Shay Brazier, a New Zealand structural design consultant, is currently in Rarotonga to begin work this week on the design […]
Titikaveka beat Avatiu
Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in National
Titikavekas premier mens soccer team have beaten their opponents and hosts Avatiu by 2 goals to 1 in their first game at the Swamp on Saturday in the Lotto Premier Mens round cup competition. Ricki Peraua nodded in a loose ball in the first half and Cameron Robertson doubled the lead with a well taken […]
Sailing fun and racing for the holidays
Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in National
Pacific Games sailing silver medallist Junior Charlie is designing fun packed school holiday activities on Monday and Tuesday October 10-11 from 9 oclock in the morning to 1pm. The programme includes fun both on and off the water with good old fashioned beach games, water activities, art sessions, sailing and exploring the lagoon life of […]
Spanish classes offered
Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in National
It might sound a bit unusual, but the local French club is now offering Spanish conversation classes. The Alliance Franaise of Rarotonga is marketing the services of Spanish speaker hispanohablante, in Spanish Susanna Conesa de Wigmore. Beginners classes will be at Le Bon Vivant from 4.15pm to 5pm every Wednesday. A single class costs $10 […]
Late fight-back by resident Kukis
Saturday 8 October 2011 | Published in National
A late fight-back from the Cook Islands residents squad couldnt reel in the opponents at BCI Stadium on Thursday evening, the locals going down 38-22 in the final tri-series match. The locals went up against an Anzac team in the curtain-raiser to the evenings Kukis-Prime Ministers XIII clash. Members from the visiting New Zealand and […]
Local boys win U18 Kuki league series
Saturday 8 October 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands under 18s representative team has taken its second win against the New Zealand Kukis and secured the three-match series 2-1. The local side won its last match against the visiting Cook Islanders 10-4 in another evenly-contested match at BCI Stadium on Thursday afternoon. It all looked like it might go against the […]
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