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Getting serious about Pacific development
Tuesday 6 September 2011 | Published in National
New Zealand foreign affairs minister Murray McCully is calling on Pacific leaders to get serious about development in the region. McCully says Pacific nations need to get out of a business as usual mindset and instead focus on development which will lead to real change. He spoke at a Lowy Institute conference in Auckland, which […]
Time running out to engage top lawyer
Tuesday 6 September 2011 | Published in Crime
Operation Eagle defendants Mark Franklin and Scott Arlander have two weeks to make a court application for top New Zealand lawyer Barry Hart to be allowed to work in the Cook Islands as their legal representative. Franklin, a former high-ranking New Zealand police officer and former Cook Islands police officer, faces four criminal charges of […]
Emotional day on the water for sailors
Tuesday 6 September 2011 | Published in National
A spectacular and emotional day was had on the water by women sailors Helema Williams and Teau McKenzie in Noumea on Monday (Sunday Cook Islands time). Williams continues to dominate the womens laser division and in extreme conditions on Monday the Manihiki sailor really showed her prowess on the water. The 19-year-old led from start […]
Case may require three separate trials
Tuesday 6 September 2011 | Published in Crime
It is possible up to three separate court trials may be held in the Operation Eagle case. Chief Justice Tom Weston discussed potential handling of the case with crown prosecutors and defence counsel in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday. One possibility is for Giovanni Marsters, Inano Matapo and Sam Tangaroa to be […]
Volleyballers recovering after shaky start
Tuesday 6 September 2011 | Published in National
After shaking off nerves in their first Pacific Games beach volleyball competition the Cook Islands beach volleyballers are keen to showcase the skills they know they have. The womens duo of Alanna Smith and Pori Rongokea had a very shaky start to their competition against a semi-pro Vanuatu womens team. The local girls tried to […]
League player killed
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in Local
England-based Cook Islands international rugby league player Dana Wilson has died in a car crash. The prop forward, who was a key member of Swinton Lions promotion-winning team in Championship One this year, died in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to Swinton chairman, John Kidd. He was 28 years old. We are all […]
Special day a first for Cook Islands
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in Local
For the very first time, the Cook Islands has held commemorative services marking the contributions of the Merchant Navy in World War II. A small service led by former merchant seafarers marked the official day of remembrance for the Merchant Navy on Saturday, with wreaths laid and psalms read in memory of those who risked […]
Strong finish for oe vaka
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands women paddlers (from left back) Tai Cummings, Paulina Beddoes, Tuangaru Rimaatu, Vaea Melvin, Tara Cumming, Annie Fisher, (front from left) Joyce Fortes, Chrissie Thomas and Emilene Taulu with their medals from the Pacific Games.Between them, the women have won the bronze in the womens V6 500m sprints, V1 10km sprint thanks to Vaea […]
$450,000 the price of beauty
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands is set to spend $450,000 in the pursuit of beauty this year. Not for its men or women, mind you, but the beauty of Rarotonga. Ten groups from the capital islands 10 electorates will share in the grants set aside by the Cook Islands government to keep their villages beautiful. The grants […]
Court deals with assault, burglary, theft
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
For causing a motor vehicle crash while driving with more than four times the legal alcohol limit, Ngoi Paia has been convicted, fined $400, ordered to pay court costs of $30 and disqualified from driving for 12 months. Paia appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before justice of the peace John Kenning […]
TE KAPEUTARA O TE NGUTUARE TANGATA
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
Tataia e Mauri Toa Kia akatu ia tetai ngutuare Kua tuku ia te tango Te kapeutara o te ngutuare Ko Iesu te kapeutara o te ngutuare Vaerua Ko Papa te kapeutara o te ngutuare tangata Ko Papa te tango mou I te ngutuare E kia tango aia ki te tango o te Kamaatu Ko te […]
New staff uniforms
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
Bishop Tutai Pere blessed Air New Zealands new staff uniforms at a formal ceremony in the airlines offices on Friday. Staff will start wearing the new uniform designed by leading Kiwi fashion designer Trelise Cooper – today. Its region-wide introduction coincides with the airlines introduction of a new fleet of Boeing 777-300 aircraft. Cabin crew […]
MOIP addressing weak procedures
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
Weak internal procedures at the former Office for the Ministry of Island Administrations (OMIA), now Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP), have affected projects but are being addressed, a special audit report has found. Audit director Paul Allsworth comments on infrastructure implementation procedures in his report on the MOIP management of projects on Mangaia between […]
Say hello to the Kia Orana market
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
The Ngatangiia/Muri football field will undergo a bright and bold transformation for one night this month when it hosts the Kia Orana night market. The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is organising the food and craft market at the beach-side field, and warns anyone interested in taking part should get in quickly its filling […]
No conflict of interest at hospital
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
A special audit report has found no evidence to suggest conflicts of interest and conspiracy in the increasing of three doctors salaries at the Rarotonga hospital last year. Audit director Paul Allsworth has completed a report prompted by a public complaint alleging that health secretary Tupou Faireka and hospital clinic director Dr Zaw Aung conspired […]
Vanilla and nono in focus on Atiu
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
The growers of Enuamanu have agreed to focus on vanilla and nono as their two most profitable export crops. Minister of agriculture Nandi Glassie, assistant minister of agriculture Kiriau Turepu and ministry field officer Patu Katu returned last week to Rarotonga from Atiu, where they met with local growers to discuss the forthcoming launch of […]
Cooks at The Cloud
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands delegation has arrived at Aucklands The Cloud for the Pacific Showcase, which begins today. Matutu Breweries, Cook Islands Tourism and Avaiki Pearls are on display, as are paintings (like the one pictured) by Cook Islands artist Sylvia Marsters. 11090408
Suicide prevention week
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
The Ministry of Health and Te Kainga are acknowledging World Suicide Prevention Day, which falls on September 10, with a week-long campaign commencing today. The purpose of World Suicide Prevention Day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. Disseminating information, improving education and training, and decreasing stigmatization are important tasks […]
2 vessels join Aitutaki fishing fleet
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
Two new vessels are ensuring the development of Aitutakis fishing industry, providing opportunities in fishing tourism as well as commercial catch operations. The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and Aitutakis community are celebrating the launch of FV Mary Jane and Kiokio respectively Aitutakis first locally-owned and based commercial longline fishing vessel and purpose-built bonefish guide […]
Pacific Showcase opens today in Auckland
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in Local
Avaiki pearls, Matutu beer, tivaivai and Cook Islands paintings will feature at Aucklands Pacific Showcase, which opens today. For the hundreds of visitors that are expected to attend, the Pacific Showcase is a window into Pacific culture, dance, music, art and cuisine. People think of the white sandy beaches and clear skies, but theres so […]
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