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The louder the better for Hash birthday
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
Hash House Harriers celebrated their 31st birthday in Cook Islands on Monday in colourful style. The theme was the louder the better and over 100 hashers and visitors embraced it in a colourful display. Many local identities took on different characters – in costume – and displayed their talents or their desires. The run started […]
Arthritis responds to the right activities
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
Arthritis is a catch-all term for a large number of different conditions, all of which have the common feature of joint pain or stiffness. Most start gradually with pain and limitation building up slowly over months or years. All respond to activities that help to maintain the range of movement of the affected joints, strengthen […]
ADB handover tomorrow
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
A handover ceremony is being held in Rarotonga tomorrow for two national projects funded through the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japans government. The projects will see an improvement to home care and nursing services for the elderly and disabled, as well as wide ranging and cost effective reforms to the public sector aimed at […]
Partygoers cause trouble for police
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
Partygoers caused some troubles for police over the weekend with officers kept busy by fights, cannabis possession, curfew breaches, noise complaints and lost children. A fight occurred inside the toilet area of the Rehab nightclub on Saturday night. One man was admitted to the hospital as a result of the alleged assault at the hands […]
Foreign workers terrified of seeking help
Wednesday 28 September 2011 | Published in National
Foreign workers in the Cook Islands are terrified of seeking help from governments immigration department, and staff at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration compound problems by sitting on the fence, deputy opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen says. He reiterates his view that government needs to reconsider legislation for the recruitment and management of foreign […]
Businessman charged with assault
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Crime
Prominent Rarotonga businessman and former political candidate Sam Crocombe is the subject of a criminal court case. Crocombe, who owns Raro Safari Tours, appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before justice of the peace John Kenning recently. He is charged with common assault and is likely to face further charges. During the […]
Defendant pleads guilty to illegal purchase of duty free
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Crime
A second person has been arrested in relation to the illegal purchasing of duty free items. Junior Konitara Vaine Tuteru appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before justice of the peace Tangi Taoro on Thursday, charged with conspiring to defraud customs through the purchasing of duty free goods, therefore obtained illegally. The […]
Assault, theft, burglary dealt with
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Crime
For assaulting a father and son during a domestic dispute, Kaukura Nia has been convicted, fined $200 and ordered to pay a $195 medical bill as well as court costs of $30. He is also subject to a six-month deferred sentence, which means if he reoffends in that time he could face further penalty. Nia, […]
Land court judge presides next week
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Crime
For the second and last time this year a New Zealand land court judge will preside over cases in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua, starting next week. Land court before a judge will take place in Rarotonga from October 3 to 21. Some families are calling last-minute meetings this week to discuss matters […]
Race returns to roots but not elite times
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Crime
Returning to the roots of the Round Raro Road Race proved to be a winner with runners who took part in the 34th Round Raro Road Race on Saturday staged from the original start and finish point in front of the Banana Court in Avarua. While Australian racer Matt Cooper set a blistering time of […]
Drought hits Aitutaki crops
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Local
Lack of rain for nearly two months is seriously affecting horticulture growers of Aitutaki. The few drops of rain that drip off Aitutaki over the weekend was only a few minutes (of) passing showers with no significant remedy to the drought problem, senior agriculture officer Fred Charlie says. He says the drought is doing more […]
High time to look at fuel prices
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Local
Triad Pacific Petroleum Ltd manager Chris Vaile says the company is in dialogue with the Price Tribunal in an attempt to establish a fairer playing ground for fuel wholesalers in the Cook Islands. Vaile says despite a recent price order lowering the maximum prices of fuel from Toa Petroleum Ltd in rivalry with Triad there […]
Isabelles art of the future recognised
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Local
For illustrating her idea of a futuristic Cook Islands in 40 years, Te Uki Ou student Isabelle Drollet won recognition at a Pacific Showcase exhibit and a series of greeting cards emblazoned with her artwork. The year five student was one of a number of Cook Islands students to vie for the top spot at […]
Brown acquitted on assault
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National
Nikao resident Michael Brown has been acquitted on a charge of common assault, which relates to an alleged incident in Tupapa on October 2 last year. Brown (37) appeared in the Cook Islands High Court before justice of the peace John Kenning on Tuesday for a defended hearing. He denies the assault and the court […]
Offender wants cash and passport returned by police
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National
Convicted Matavera resident Corey Nicholas is applying for the return of his property by police through the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. An application by Nicholas was considered in the court by justice of the peace Tangi Taoro last Thursday. Defence counsel Charles Petero says Nicholas (28) wants his passport back, as well as […]
Trades training good for both CI and NZ
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National
It may be one of those rare times where the word selfish is being used in an overwhelmingly positive way. But when New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter described the contributions being made by the New Zealand Aid Programme to the Cook Islands Trades Training Centre as selfish, it was hard to see the negatives. […]
New police focus is paying off
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National
A new police approach is reducing crime and preventing road accidents, police commissioner Maara Tetava says. For a month now his police officers have been taking a more active role in key sectors of the Rarotonga community targeting problem areas for burglary and theft as well as motor vehicle crash hotspots. The result is a […]
Epati not sure of finish date
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National
Whether public service commissioner Navy Epati returns to work next Monday may depend on Prime Minister Henry Puna. Epati has been asked to work until a new public service commissioner is appointed, despite his initial plan to walk away from the job on September 30. Epati says he needs to talk with Puna about staying […]
Womens caucus on tomorrow
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National
The fourth caucus forum on international gender and womens issues is being held at the Takuvaine headquarters of the Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) tomorrow morning. Following a brief welcome and prayer at 11am, associate minister John Henry will make the first forum presentation about his attendance at the fourth womens ministerial meeting […]
Budget planning starts early
Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in National
Government is leaving no room for excuses in its budget planning for the next financial year, by initiating the process three months earlier than usual. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has released its timeline for budgetary planning, which was approved by cabinet on September 20. Financial secretary Richard Neves says government has […]
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