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Police appeal against sentencing withdrawn
Monday 30 May 2011 | Published in National
A police appeal against the sentencing of Arorangi man Travel Tangatapoto in May last year has been withdrawn from the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. Justice Hugh Williams was yesterday due to hear the appeal of a sentence handed down to Tangatapoto by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro on May 20, 2010. She […]
NZ tutors back to assess course
Monday 30 May 2011 | Published in National
The drainlaying course at the Arorangi Trades Training Centre is into a new phase of theory, on the heels of a visit from a New Zealand-based tutor.Wintech tutor Pete Shields and ITO operations manager Craig Cochrane flew to Rarotonga this month to deliver new material and assess the students taking the two-year course. Every three […]
Minister rejects meddling rumours
Monday 30 May 2011 | Published in National
Minister of tourism Teina Bishop this week rejected rumours that the government in any way influenced the decisions of Tata Crocombe and Iaveta Short to resign from their positions on the tourism board. Crocombe has also said his primary motivation for leaving the board was a desire to invest more time in his family and […]
Solar farms on wish list
Monday 30 May 2011 | Published in National
The prime minister has reminded media that his government is serious about pursuing its renewable energy alternatives. Aboard this months Kwai voyage were two renewable energy officers, who went to scope Pukapuka for its potential to go solar. Pukapukans are well aware of the benefits of solar energy, having been the recipients of solar programmes […]
Marsters leads delegation to Korea
Monday 30 May 2011 | Published in National
Deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs Hon Tom Marsters heads the Cook Islands delegation attending this weeks First Korea Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers Meeting in Seoul. Hosted by Korean minister of foreign affairs and trade Kim Sung-Hwan, the meeting will discuss possible future cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the Pacific Islands. […]
History presented in stone
Saturday 28 May 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands National Museum will present Cook Islands in Stone an exhibition that documents various stone structures, sites and objects that are distinctive to our islands. The exhibition is a visual and historical record that looks at specific locations and monuments, providing a glimpse into cultural traditions that once shaped the lives of the […]
Disabled woman left traumatised by rape
Saturday 28 May 2011 | Published in Crime
For raping a disabled woman in her own home at Aitutaki earlier this year a 46-year-old man was jailed for three and a half years by Justice Hugh Williams in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday. Charlie Teina, unemployed, of Aitutaki, admitted a charge of rape at Aitutaki on January 22, when he […]
Village gets behind Environment Week
Saturday 28 May 2011 | Published in Environment
Titikaveka youth and sports groups will be out in force this Monday to clean the village of glass, plastics and aluminium cans as part of the Taau Taku Tita operation. The Titikaveka cleanup operation on Monday coincides with the start of Environment Week that runs until June 3. Titikaveka cleanup coordinator Selina Napa is encouraging […]
3 accidents in 2 days
Saturday 28 May 2011 | Published in Local
A child was taken to hospital after a hit and run accident on the back road at Takuvaine yesterday afternoon. Initial reports indicate two young children were on the road when one was hit by a vehicle about 2.30pm. It is not yet known whether the vehicle was a motorcycle or a car. Police commissioner […]
Government enforcer appointed
Saturday 28 May 2011 | Published in Local
Tupapa member of parliament George Maggie (pictured above)has one of the most important parliamentary roles, says Prime Minister Henry Puna. As yet it has not been publicised, but Maggie (pictured) is the parliamentary whip for the Cook Islands Party. At a press conference this week, Puna was responding to questions about rumours that Maggie would […]
Paddlers build up to Te Aito
Saturday 28 May 2011 | Published in National
Paddlers will be hoping for surf in todays V1 and OC1 races from Avarua harbour hosted by the Live Free Club. Todays weather will determine the 20km course for the womens race and 25km for the men. Race registrations start at 12.15pm and racing will start at 1pm sharp. All V1 and OC1 paddlers are […]
Future leaders receive scholarships
Saturday 28 May 2011 | Published in National
Two Cook Islands nurses have been selected to receive Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Fellowships which aim to help improve health services across the Pacific. Joyce Matamaki of Avarua and Teinakore (Teina) Windy of Atiu will travel to Sydney in June 2011 as part of a six-month work and study programme sponsored by the Australian Government. […]
Bird inspires makeover
Saturday 28 May 2011 | Published in National
Hotel California has had a makeover. The 36-foot trimaran is now operating as Tropicbird and shes now doing daytime and sunset cruises. Originally from England, owner Beth Harrison drew inspiration for the rebrand from literally a tropic bird. The first day I took the trimaran out on a sailing cruise with my new crew, a […]
Atiu hostel on the rise
Saturday 28 May 2011 | Published in National
The new Atiu hostel under construction in Maraerenga is expected to be opened by the end of 2012. The Atiu Nui Maruarua III has been under construction since 2008 and is expected to be worth $3 million when completed. President of the Rarotonga-based Atiu community Puna Rakanui explained that the project began with $400,000 in […]
Financial secretary to be announced
Saturday 28 May 2011 | Published in National
The prime minister says his government will announce the appointment of the new financial secretary next week. He would not confirm whether rumours that Richard Neves from the Australian Federal Treasury will be taking up the position. Neves was most recently acting director for the Australian Capital Territorys department of treasury. There are still some […]
Vaima wins international award
Saturday 28 May 2011 | Published in National
Leading international online travel service tripadvisor has awarded a certificate of excellence to Vaimaanga business Vaima Polynesian Bar and Restaurant. Vaima owners Cameron and Dorothy Robertson are thrilled with the award, which is the first they have received since buying the business in June last year. The couple have lived and operated establishments in the […]
Unlimited benefits to eGovernment
Saturday 28 May 2011 | Published in National
Telecommunications minister Mark Brown says a shift toward eGovernment or a digital interaction between government agencies and between government, citizens and businesses is essential for the Cook Islands. The benefits are unlimited, he said at a press conference this week. Brown noted that the Cook Islands are spread over a large area, and connecting all […]
Fuel price differences unexplained
Saturday 28 May 2011 | Published in National
Triad Pacific Petroleum manager Chris Vaile can only guess why there are discrepancies between this months maximum prices of fuel set for the Cook Islands by the Price Tribunal. He suspects it is because the costs borne by each company are different, and this is taken into account by the Price Tribunal. The latest price […]
Report highlights threatened species
Friday 27 May 2011 | Published in National
Progress and plans to further protect the biodiversity of the Cook Islands are outlined in the 126-page report officially launched yesterday. While titled the Cook Islands 4th National Report to the Convention of Biological Diversity, it is the first report by the Cook Islands. The country was one of the first to commit to the […]
PM to Vienna
Friday 27 May 2011 | Published in National
The prime minister of the Cook Islands is attending the Vienna Energy Forum next month. His initial tongue-in-cheek reaction to a question of whether he would be travelling to Vienna was: My gosh, is there a paper trail following me? He then confirmed that UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organisation) has invited him to attend […]
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