National

Its festival time!

Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in Local

Rarotonga came to a standstill yesterday as thousands poured into the centre of Avarua to watch and be part of the Te Maeva Nui float parade and party marking the start of the week-long festival of culture. The Avarua harbour and roundabout was the beating heart of the parade where dignitaries and onlookers settled in […]

Local

Balance is key

Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in National

For woman of the month Annie Fisher, it is all about finding balance between family, friends, work, sport and charity. When she found out she had been selected to receive the award, Annie said she was nothing but humbled. She challenged every woman out there to be the next recipient. This award is there to […]

National

Sun and surf draw Roxy fashion tour

Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in National

Roxy models and surfers made Rarotonga their playground for a week when a team of 20 hit the rock for promotional shoots and fun in the sun and surf. Roxy is the womens line of the Quicksilver surf brand which sprung to life in 1990 as a swimwear line. But the Roxy brands claim to […]

National

Time for reflection, celebration: PM

Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in National

Prime Minister Henry Puna has called on all Cook Islanders to celebrate and reflect on the country during the 46th anniversary of its self governance. Puna said yesterday that the theme of Te Maeva Nui te au akairo o toku matakeinanga; the symbols of your tribe or community was a timely reminder for Cook Islanders […]

National

Whippings suggested

Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in National

More than 50 people gathered at Titikavekas Enua Manea Hall on Thursday night to discuss crime, which has been dogging the village in recent months. The meeting, organised by Cook Islands Police Takitumu community officer Constable Martin Iro, brought together hoteliers, moteliers, rental accommodation owners, private residents, school leaders and community workers from Titikaveka to […]

National

Rehab programme for young offenders

Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in National

Cook Islands Police will increase the number of officers posted at its village stations and introduce a new rehabilitation programme for young offenders in its efforts to curb crime. Police inspector Tere Patia said the police department planned to add an extra officer or two to the community stations at Takitumu and Arorangi with the […]

National

34 burglaries in 2 months

Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in National

Titikaveka has taken the unfortunate title of being Takitumus favourite hotspot for thieves and burglars. Ninety-nine criminal acts were reported in the vaka for the months of May and June this year, with 50 being carried out in Titikaveka. About half of the crimes reported in the period for Takitumu were incidents of theft or […]

National

Sand case to be heard next month

Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in Crime

Chief Justice Tom Weston will consider a civil case involving the excavation of sand during his two weeks presiding over the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua starting August 29. Taakoka Island Villas is seeking $465,000 from Travis Moore in damages, relating to the alleged removal by Moore of 5000 cubic metres of sand from […]

Crime

Cases put off for three weeks

Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in Crime

Last minute timetabling in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua has resulted in at least seven criminal cases being adjourned for a further three weeks. Justice of the Peace Tiki Matapo presided over the criminal court yesterday, while Justice Colin Nicholson simultaneously dealt with some sentencing and civil procedures. The re-scheduling of a civil […]

Crime

Two fined over uncensored DVDs

Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in Crime

In the first prosecution of its kind, two former DVD rental business owners have been convicted and fined for offering or exposing for rent to the public digital video discs without the approval of the chief censor. Robert Hosking and Tashi Tutai appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua for sentencing by Justice […]

Crime

Mamio Mangaia!

Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in Local

Honouring the islands favourite staple the mamio or taro will be the focus of the Mangaia float today which, along with 40 other decorated vehicles, will parade through Avarua from 12pm for the opening of the Te Maeva Nui celebrations. Everyone is encouraged to get out to line the Maire Nui drive and join the […]

Local

Police advertising for more recruits

Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Police is seeking further recruits, advertising for those wanting an exciting and rewarding challenge. Do you want a life changing experience? a recruitment advertisement asks, applications for which close on August 19. At present 10 recruits are going through a standard 10-week training programme, and aim to be made sworn officers next […]

Local

Te Maeva Nui to busy police

Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in Local

Motorists are being warned to avoid the main road at Avarua and Avatiu during lunch today due to the Te Maeva Nui float parade. Road blocks and traffic diversions will be in place between Avatius main intersection and the Tupapa side of Avarua from 11am to 1pm. Traffic will be diverted on to the back […]

Local

International performers take to stage

Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in National

International communities on Rarotonga and visiting groups from overseas will be in the spotlight this evening at the Te Maeva Nui international night. Eight international teams will take to the stage to perform traditional and contemporary dance and items from their homeland. Opening up tonights performances will be Balinese dancers Sri Rahayu and Seni Ariati. […]

National

Te Maeva Nui unites mamas, kids

Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in National

Many hands make light work at the Sinai hall where the mamas and youngsters of the Avarua Ekalesia have been preparing for the Te Maeva Nui celebrations. Lead by Reverend Ngametua of the Cook Islands Christian Church in Avarua, congregation members camped out at the Sinai hall last night to construct their float in time […]

National

Past to present

Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in National

Its all about education for Tereora College even when it comes to its parade float. The high school is one of the 40 floats entered in this mornings parade that kicks off the Te Maeva Nui celebrations. The school group is lead by Maori teacher Rutera Taripo with the help of a small group of […]

National

Floats embody communities

Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in National

Decorated bulldozers, earth moving trucks and trailers will today ring in the week-long Te Maeva Nui celebrations and everyone is invited to line the Maire Nui drive and join the national celebration of self governance. More than 40 floats will parade through Avarua and fire up the island for what will be an action packed […]

National

New school building open

Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in National

The new Omoko High School building on the island of Penrhyn had its final inspection this month before it opened its doors to the islands students. Cook Islands Investment Corporation property manager Anne Taoro lead an inspection team to Penrhyn including New Zealand Aid programme coordinator Danica Waiti and Ministry of Planning and Infrastructure building […]

National

Consumers get watchdog

Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in National

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is searching for a new consumer commissioner to help enforce fair trade practices and protect the rights of consumers. The position has been created at the ministry following the separation of the labour and consumer divisions. The commissioner will work in contact with fuel suppliers, wholesalers, retailers and the public […]

National

TCI keeps festival in touch

Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in National

Telecom Cook Islands has become a Te Maeva Nui Ariki sponsor to help locals, visitors and people overseas stay in touch with all the action of the week-long festival of Cook Islands culture. Telecom Cook Islands has pledged cash and products to the value of $35,000 to the Ministry of Cultural Development, the Cook Islands […]

National

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