National

Police claim breakthrough in their fight against theft

Thursday 1 September 2011 | Published in National

Cook Islands police say they have made good headway into reducing the incidents of theft and burglary on Rarotonga in the past fortnight. Detective inspector Areumu Ingaua of the police departments Criminal Investigation Branch said there had been a drop in the number of dishonesty offences, such as thefts and burglaries, during the last two […]

National

Prices control lifted

Thursday 1 September 2011 | Published in Local

A 12-month freeze on price control of grocery commodities and laundry items on Rarotonga starts today (September 1). The Price Tribunal has revoked a 2005 price order for such wholesale and retail items, and implemented the moratorium in its place. That is subject to review. The tribunal says its moratorium follows an invitation to the […]

Local

2 would do

Thursday 1 September 2011 | Published in Local

Cook Islands government delegations to the last six annual Pacific Leaders Forums pale in comparative size to this years group of 20. Accordingly the cost to government of attending the annual forums has risen from about $5000 to at least $48,000 under the new Cook Islands Party administration. Ivirua MP and former Prime Minister Jim […]

Local

Forum tour party names released

Thursday 1 September 2011 | Published in Local

It has taken three days, but the names of those in governments delegation to New Zealand for next weeks Pacific Leaders Forum were released yesterday. Government plans to spend about $48,000 on the delegation, of which at least three members are being paid for by the New Zealand government. Other delegates are also having part […]

Local

Mataiapo title returns to elder

Thursday 1 September 2011 | Published in Local

Mama Ngametua Enuake Kaota (seated) after being re-invested with the Kaimarama Mataiapo title yesterday beside her is Tangianau Tuaputa.

Local

Rasmussen pulls out of travel junket

Wednesday 31 August 2011 | Published in Local

Deputy opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen has declined an invitation by government to be part of the Cook Islands delegation to New Zealand for the 2011 Pacific Leaders Forum. Rasmussen says he was invited by Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters, in the presence of Prime Minister Henry Puna, to travel to Auckland as part of the […]

Local

Peace in song and music

Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National

Rarotonga students are preparing to sing their hearts out at a Peace Song Quest tomorrow night. Students from all primary and secondary schools were invited to take part in a Peace Songquest, and about 16 groups and individuals have registered in a bid to win trophies and cash prizes. Tereora Colleges Princess Anne Hall will […]

National

Cabinet to decide on junket

Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National

Cabinet members are today expected to decide how many Cook Islanders will travel for the Pacific Leaders Forum in New Zealand, for how long, at what cost, and on whose dime. A proposed delegation to the early September forum, which this year coincides with the 2011 Rugby World Cup also being held in New Zealand, […]

National

Investigation extends

Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National

Police are investigating the movements of certain individuals in the hope of progressing their search for Aitutakis bank burglar. Public details on the burglary of Aitutakis Bank of the Cook Islands branch earlier this month are still vague. To date it has not been confirmed whether as much as $200,000 has been stolen, what security […]

National

Man wants to change plea on theft charge

Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in Crime

The criminal case against Walter Strickland has been adjourned for three weeks because he might want to change his plea of guilty to one charge of theft. Strickland appeared before Justices of the Peace John Kenning, Tauei Solomon and Tekeu Framhein in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua last week. He was to be […]

Crime

Fire warning issued

Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National

The Rescue Fire Service has responded to 14 calls in the past 10 days. Deputy fire chief Willie Hagai says all pertained to rubbish fires that had spread uncontrollably in strong winds. He asks the public to consider wind speed and direction before lighting a rubbish heap on fire. Hagai adds that during this time […]

National

Teen stole from houses she cleaned

Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in Crime

For stealing cash and cellphones from houses she was cleaning commercially, 19-year-old Rangi Vakatini has been convicted and sentenced to 12 months probation, with the first three months to be served on community service. The unemployed Arorangi resident appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua for sentencing by Justices of the Peace John […]

Crime

Finance minister to address Lowry Institute

Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National

Finance minister Mark Brown is preparing to speak at a conference prior to the 2011 Pacific Leaders Forum in Auckland. He has been invited by the Lowy Institute for International Policy to be part of a panel speaking on the topic of leadership within a financial management context. The institute is hosting the conference, at […]

National

Stolen wheel returned

Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in Crime

For stealing the back wheel of his neighbours motorcycle, a 19-year-old Matavera resident will appear in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on February 22 next year. Tarapi Samuel will either be sentenced or discharged without conviction, depending on whether he reoffends in the meantime. He appeared in the court on Wednesday for sentence […]

Crime

Weekend sea swells like hurricane

Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National

Coastal areas and businesses from the southwest of Rarotonga to the islands east have been inundated with water from the rough seas experienced last week. Businesses from Vaimaanga to Muri experienced saturation and some damage from the irregularly high seas, which battered the area from late on Friday and through the weekend. Tata Crocombe, managing […]

National

Foreign worker detained on bank theft charge

Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in Crime

A foreign worker has been ordered to stay in the Cook Islands, facing a charge of stealing $1120 from the Westpac bank. Leelesh Chandar appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Thursday (August 25) before Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi. It was the first time his case has been called in […]

Crime

Opposition MPs all voted against tax bill

Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National

Dear Editor, I wrote you last Friday correcting what I saw to be an error by your newspaper in reporting the Oppositions vote during the withholding tax second amendment Parliament sitting. I note that there was partial correction in yesterdays paper and thanks for that. However your correction article went on to say no opposition […]

National

Judge and jury trial underway

Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in Crime

A judge and jury trial is underway in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua, for the case against a man charged with possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia as well as theft. Sean Brown denies the four charges against him which relate to his alleged possession of cannabis, a utensil used to smoke cannabis, and […]

Crime

Can we afford 2012 leaders forum?

Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in National

The planned hosting of the leaders forum next year by the Cook Islands will cost the taxpayers big time; where do all the $$$s come from? a smoke signaller asks. So Prime Minister Puna is negotiating to host the annual Pacific Islands Forum meeting in 2012; is this a good idea? Why is no other […]

National

Fruit and vegetable import levies kick in tomorrow

Tuesday 30 August 2011 | Published in Local

Seasonal levies on imported fresh fruits and vegetables come into effect from tomorrow. Ministry of Finance and Economic Management customs officer Pokoina Matara says the logic behind the levy introduced in 2006 is to protect the local produce market from a flood of imported fruits and vegetables. It will be lifted in the summer months, […]

Local

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