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Australian student teachers arrive in Atiu
Monday 20 June 2011 | Published in National
Six Australian student teachers have taken a step back from the interactive whiteboards of their local classrooms and are getting back to basics in the Cook Islands. With chalk and dusters at the ready, the third-year students from the Melbourne-based university RMIT have begun a months worth of work on the island. The men and […]
Family emotional as mother honoured
Monday 20 June 2011 | Published in National
I feel very emotional this morning and I think Im allowed to be emotional today. Teata Ateriano spoke on behalf of the family of the overwhelming pride they felt for their mother Tekura Purea at a special ceremony held on Mauke for the investiture of a Queens Honours New Years Award for services to her […]
Go local at a special night market
Monday 20 June 2011 | Published in National
There is good news for islanders that cant wait until Saturday to get their market fix the Punanga Nui market is doubling up this week. A special night market will be held at the site this Wednesday, June 22 to promote the local cause and encourage Cook Islanders to support local businesses and produce. The […]
9000 litres of diesel for Mitiaro
Monday 20 June 2011 | Published in National
Te Kukupa conducting a fuel transfer operation, pumping 9000 litres of diesel fuel into the Mitiaro barges fuel tanks. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning organised the transfer, as the island of Mitiaro is running short on fuel for electricity. The fuel transferring operation took three hours to complete, says commanding officer of the trip […]
Miles steps down
Monday 20 June 2011 | Published in National
Barrister and solicitor Lloyd Miles has stepped down as the Cook Islands Law Society president, opening the way for acting president Charles Little until the societys next general meeting later this year. Miles says his decision is based on personal reasons and a re-prioritising of his time. He remains a society member. Miles served two […]
Employment bill progresses
Monday 20 June 2011 | Published in National
Final submissions are being considered on the draft Employment Relations Bill, which may be ready for consideration at the next parliamentary sitting in early July. The bill has been in draft form since 1994 and those involved in its development are keen to see it become legislation. A select committee established to consider submissions on […]
MPs meet over price orders
Monday 20 June 2011 | Published in National
Members of parliament representing outer islands are meeting the Price Tribunal next month to discuss regulation and price control of products sold on pa enua. The meeting comes as a review is undertaken of all relevant price orders within the Cook Islands by the Price Tribunal. At present the tribunal is reviewing a 2008 order […]
On form for cultural competition
Monday 20 June 2011 | Published in Local
Tereora College student Mata Nicholas dances her heart out at the Tereora inter-house cultural competition on Friday to a packed out Princess Anne Hall. While all four of the colleges house teams danced with plenty of skill and enthusiasm, competition judges couldnt look past the outstanding performance of house one students who they crowned the […]
Power cut unexplained
Monday 20 June 2011 | Published in Local
Te Aponga Uira does not know what caused the Rarotongan-wide power cut on Saturday. In a press release, CEO Apii Timoti apologised for the power blackout between12.40pm and 1.20pm on Saturday. Timoti said that the island-wide cut was an unusual event. The main generator switchgear collapsed. This tripped all the engines connected to the switchgear […]
Indecent assault accused bailed
Saturday 18 June 2011 | Published in Crime
A 17-year-old Panama man charged with indecently assaulting a six-year-old Takuvaine girl has been released on bail. The man, whose name is suppressed to protect the identity of the victim, appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday before Justice of the Peace Tiki Matapo. Police prosecutor Senior Sergeant Ruth Hosking-Tane said the […]
Man to face serious charges
Saturday 18 June 2011 | Published in Local
Further charges are likely to be laid against a 27-year-old Titikaveka man who is being detained by police on a burglary charge. The man was arrested on Thursday following complaints to police by tourists staying in the area. A visiting couple reportedly woke up to find a man in their accommodation unit. Police commissioner Maara […]
LAT sitting postponed
Saturday 18 June 2011 | Published in Local
This weeks scheduled sitting of the Leases Approval Tribunal at the Cook Islands High Court in Avarua was postponed at the last minute. It will now be held at the court on July 1, having initially been scheduled for yesterday. Court registrar and acting justice secretary Claudine Henry-Anguna says the decision to postpone the sitting […]
Taiwanese sue NCIFC
Saturday 18 June 2011 | Published in Local
A Taiwanese fishing firm is terminating its 12-year agreement with the Northern Cook Islands Fishing Company Ltd (NCIFC) and demanding more than $300,000 from the organisation. Yuh Yow Marine Ltd and Chen Jin Tyan have instructed local lawyer Lavenia Rokoika to act for them over their relationship with NCIFC and its director Bruce Manuela. In […]
Tributes pages on our website
Saturday 18 June 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands News has set up pages for tributes to Sir Apenera Short and Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid on its website. Inside this issue are tributes to both leaders, but people who have something to say and still want to send a tribute can visit www.cookislandsnews.com The tribute pages are: http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sir-apenera-tributes and http://www.cookislandsnews.com/te-tika-tributes Anyone […]
Hands-on with animal lessons
Saturday 18 June 2011 | Published in National
How to pat dogs and behave around local animals are some of the valuable lessons Blackrock Apii Potiki kids learned this week. The pre-school kids have been learning about animals this week and to help the students understand local animals better, the kids were treated to a visit to the Esther Honey Foundation animal clinic […]
Fuel prices fluctuate
Saturday 18 June 2011 | Published in National
Changes to fuel prices are coming thick and fast, as they should be, Price Tribunal Terry Hagan says. The latest price order has been issued for Toa Petroleum Ltd, reducing the maximum price of Toa diesel and increasing the companys maximum petrol prices. Toas last price order came into effect on May 13. Hagan says […]
Puna forges new ties with Japan
Saturday 18 June 2011 | Published in National
Diplomatic relations between Japan and the Cook Islands are strengthening with a visit to the Asian nation by Prime Minister Henry Puna this week. Puna met with Japan Prime Minister Naoto Kan and the countrys foreign affairs minister Takeaki Matsumoto, engaging in an exchange of letters and plans for an exchange of ambassadors as diplomatic […]
Player convicted for referee assault
Saturday 18 June 2011 | Published in National
For assaulting a match official during a rugby league game, Arorangi Bears club president Pare Rongokea has been convicted and ordered to come up for sentence if called upon within six months. Rongokea, a 32-year-old foreman from Arorangi, appeared before Justice of the Peace Tiki Matapo in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday […]
Food costs up
Saturday 18 June 2011 | Published in National
Food is only going to increase in cost for Cook Islanders, industry leaders are being warned. The trend is an international one and unfortunately for Cook Islands residents the addition of increasing fuel, freight and power expenses will only drive up retail prices further. Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC) food general manager Dan OBrien says […]
ADB board to visit Cooks
Saturday 18 June 2011 | Published in National
Members of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) board of governors are to visit the Cook Islands next week, in what will be their last official trip to the country for at least seven years. They are expected to arrive on June 22 and leave after June 28. It is anticipated the boards next trip to […]
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