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Go colour!
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in Local
The Manihiki pearl in all its hues of pink, gold, purple and black shone on the Te Maeva Nui stage this week when the island dedicated its drum dance to the pearl a treasure seen by the islanders as a gift from God. This picture makes a fitting start to daily colour in the pages […]
Impressive first night sets the bar
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in National
Manihiki, Enuamanu and Vaka Puaikura Te Maeva Nui teams rocked the stage on Tuesday night and were without a doubt the favourites of the packed national auditorium on the first night of competition. The precious Manihiki black pearl was the central theme of the groups ura pau (drum dance) which started with one of the […]
Dazzling dance draws 2000
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in National
More dazzling performances by Te Maeva Nui teams drew an even larger crowd to the national auditorium for the second night of competition on Wednesday night. Manihiki and Aitutaki were the two standout teams on the night with their respective action song and drum dance performance sending the 2000 strong crowd into roars of appreciation. […]
PM song leads for Constitution
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in National
The 46th year of the Cook Islands being self governed was celebrated in true Cook Islands style yesterday with singing, dancing and a solo by Prime Minister Henry Puna. Even before the arrival of Queens Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin outer islands Te Maeva Nui teams turned the national auditorium into a dance party inviting guests […]
No teacher exodus from Cooks
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in National
Ministry of Education secretary Sharyn Paio says there is no mass exodus of teachers from the Cook Islands, despite advertisements seeking a multitude of jobs being released in recent weeks. Instead, it is just a mixture of timing and chance that has seen so many government school positions being publicised all at once. The education […]
Two ministers off to EU meeting in PNG
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in National
Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters does not plan to meet with Papua New Guineas newly appointed prime minister while visiting the country next week. Peter ONeill was installed as Papua New Guineas new prime minister on Monday, Cook Islands time, after government MPs crossed the floor to join the Opposition and force a vote to […]
Appeal for fire brigade
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in National
CITC key brands manager George George is counting on the generosity of the Cook Islands people this weekend to support the Puaikura volunteer fire brigade. George along with CITC staff and fire brigade volunteers are fundraising today and tomorrow morning to cover the transport cost of shipping its new fire engine. The staff of CITC, […]
Thanks to chiropractors
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in National
Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters says he hates to see a good act go unrewarded, and to this end has publicly thanked a group of young chiropractors currently working on Rarotonga. Marsters hosted the students and lecturers from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic for a lunch at the Te Atakura Grounds near the Office […]
Court cases rescheduled
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in National
The sentencing of criminal defendants by three Justices of the Peace in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua is now scheduled for August 24. Rangi Taumata Vakatini was to be sentenced on Wednesday for three charges of theft. She admitted stealing AUS$100 and two cellphones collectively worth $740. Vakatini is remanded on continued bail […]
Septic talks
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in National
A meeting to address sanitation issues is being held at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning today. Rarotonga Plumbing Contractors Ltd has convened the meeting, which will involve local sanitation engineers, ministry staff, public health inspectors and environment service representatives, members of Muris care group, a recycling organisation and NZ professional Karl Geiseler.
Police correct rescue details
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in National
Police are amending their file in relation to a search and rescue operation last week due to inaccuracies in an original report. On Friday July 29 five teenagers walking near Wigmores waterfall in Titikaveka sparked a search and rescue operation involving six police officers. While walking through bush three teenage boys and two teenage girls, […]
Chinese foster cultural ties
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands and China have had a fruitful economic relationship in recent years, now it is time to build on the cultural ties, says the Chinese Ambassador to the Cook Islands. Ambassador Xu Jianguo visited the National Library on Wednesday afternoon, arriving straight off his New Zealand flight with a large gift of books, […]
Taking a bite from piggy banks
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in National
A smoke signaller who sent in the accompanying photograph writes: I loved the Bank of the Cook Islands piggy bank float in last weeks Te Maeva Nui parade, but dont you think it would have been more accurate like this? And speaking of banks and accuracy, the Westpac advert for youth accounts earning 5% interest […]
Opposition wants tax act repealed
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in Local
Opposition Democratic Party members will look at objecting to planned amendments of the governments withholding tax passed into law by parliament last month. The opposition party is insisting the government repeal the tax act which deputy opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen says has been comprehensively rejected by the wider Cook Islands public. The irony is that […]
Last day of competition today, drumming tomorrow
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in Local
Tonight will feature the final performances by Te Maeva Nui teams in what will once again be another feast of colour and culture on the national auditorium stage. First up on stage today will be Mangaia who will perform their pee followed by Rakahanga with their ute. Avarua are sure to match the ura pau […]
No Thursday court
Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in Crime
Three Justices of the Peace will preside over the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua today for sentencing of defendants. Among those due to be sentenced is Rangi Taumata Vakatini. She admitted three charges of theft after stealing AUS$100, a cellphone worth $280 and a touch cellphone worth $460. The court will not sit as […]
No paper tomorrow
Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands News will not be published tomorrow because of the Constitution Day public holiday. Fridays edition will be our first with full colour front and back photos as the newspaper commissions its new four-colour printing press. From Saturday our intention is to maintain daily full colour on four pages per day, plus in display […]
Lady Naomi returns
Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in Local
The MV Lady Naomi is scheduled to leave Rarotonga for the northern islands on August 16. Residents from Pukapuka, Rakahanga, Manihiki and Penryhn will be welcomed aboard the Samoan vessel for its return journey from the Te Maeva Nui constitution celebrations. More than 220 passengers from the islands arrived in Rarotonga on July 28, boating […]
Water under strain
Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Infrastructure is asking people on Rarotonga to conserve their water usage for the duration of the Te Maeva Nui festival with the swollen population and absence of rain putting an increased strain on reserves. Residents across the northern side of Rarotonga have been experiencing low water pressure in recent days with the […]
Cultural extravaganza continues
Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in Local
Te Maeva Nui performances continue tonight with Tongareva taking to the stage first for their kapa rima (action song performance). The Quangdong Arts Troupe from China entertained the crowds on Monday night and the best of Cook Islands culture came under the spotlight on Tuesday night with the first night of the show. After Tongareva […]
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