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Govt agrees to bring family home
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in Local
Cabinet has agreed to evacuate Cook Islander Rena Jonassen and his family out of Chiba if this is what they want, Deputy Prime Minister’s CEO Patrick Arioka confirmed late yesterday afternoon. Arioka said cabinet had made a decision that if the Jonassen family need financial assistance to evacuate, the Cook Islands government would provide this. […]
Japan quake hits noni exports
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands noni industry is facing its largest threat, following the earthquake which has devastated much of Japan. An emergency meeting of noni growers and those involved in the noni juice manufacturing and export industry has been called for this morning, at the Cook Islands Noni Marketing factory in Titikaveka. Teava Iro, a director […]
Game fish play hard to get
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
The one-day Motor Centre fishing competition was held last Saturday in ideal weather conditions. The competition attracted a reasonable number of entries with 14 club boats leaving from Avatiu and Avana. This competition was generously sponsored by Cook Islands Motor Centre, who provided excellent prizes for 1st and 2nd in the two categories of heaviest […]
Sad, frustrating farewell on Mauke
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
Farewelling Steve Barrett on Monday March 14 was a sad and frustrating day for the majority of the Mauke community who had their hopes pinned on Steve to become Mauke’s new Island Secretary. Barrett came to Mauke in 2009 to assist with the water project and when Tai Tura resigned to stand for parliament he […]
For the love of it
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
The experience of fly fishing for bonefish in Aitutaki’s lagoon is being promoted to the world, in a passionate effort by angler and bonefish ambassador Jon Hall. Hall – from Pennsylvania in the United States – spends months each year in the Cook Islands, fishing in Aitutaki and Rarotonga. He is making it his mission […]
Araura Primary School gets facelift
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
Araura Primary School on Aitutaki held its first working bee to paint the school on Saturday March 5. The project was supported by staff, parents and the local Rainforest club. The Rainforest club is a collection of men from a range of backgrounds who gather locally for social occasions. They are very actively involved in […]
Zumba takes Aitutaki by storm
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
The Women in Sport Commission has returned from a trip to Aitutaki impressed at how the island uses sports as a tool to raise awareness of various issues on the island. Rosie Blake, chairperson of the Women in Sport Commission and her team, delivered a number of good messages to the island. The team was […]
More criticism of tree trimming
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
Trees near roads throughout Rarotonga are being trimmed for safety, which the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning sees as a priority over environmental aesthetics, secretary Otheniel Tangianau says. The trimming of branches, many from well established trees along the island’s main coastal road, is drawing criticism from members of the public. Cook Islands News readers […]
Fitness classes make way for fundraiser
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
Fitness Revolution is supporting today’s fundraising effort for those affected by Australia’s floods and Christchurch’s earthquake, by cancelling three scheduled fitness classes on Rarotonga. The move is an attempt to encourage people to take part in the fundraiser – which includes a radiothon, food sales, and a concert – rather than attending scheduled fitness classes. […]
MOIP head quits
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning secretary Otheniel Tangianau has resigned from his job, less than one year after he was officially appointed to the post. Tangianau says he handed his resignation in to the Office of the Public Service Commissioner last week, although it is still being processed. He is continuing to work as the […]
Purse seining proposed in CI waters
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
The Ministry of Marine Resources believes the country will do itself no favours taking a highly conservative stance over exploitation of migratory fish stocks in its two million square kilometre EEZ. This week MMR starts discussions with three major fishing companies to establish three exploratory fisheries programmes with the view of expanding what is currently […]
Paddy dons greens for St Patty's
Thursday 17 March 2011 | Published in National
Local Irishman Paddy Lynch – as lively as a leprechaun but probably not quite so mischievous – is going for his second best-dressed award of the week at the CITC St Patrick’s Day celebration this morning. All CITC departments are dressing up for the occasion, and each was vying for the chance to have Paddy […]
Time stand by pledge
Wednesday 16 March 2011 | Published in National
Dear Editor, It does not matter what Telecom Cook Islands says or claims or which island countries in the Pacific they try to draw comparisons with in regards to services provided and rates charged. The bottom line is that firms operating under monopolistic conditions such as TCI follow typical monopolistic behaviour that distorts how the […]
Thanks for explaining nothing
Wednesday 16 March 2011 | Published in National
Dear Editor, I thank Mr Sonny Williams for finally coming forward to explain nothing. It’s nice to know that if for example the topic was about ‘the car engine’ Sonny will go to detail on ‘the tyre’ which has no significance to the engine. I have never once complained about the composers’ night. Yes, my […]
Games training squad in sprints
Wednesday 16 March 2011 | Published in Environment
This Saturday’s oe vaka sprint races will see paddlers battling it out on Muri lagoon in the V6 canoes over the course distances of 1000m and 1500m. At the weekend races were over 50m in the V6 division with some great results seen overall. A small but enthusiastic group of paddlers enjoyed the day’s racing […]
Young achievers on the job
Wednesday 16 March 2011 | Published in Local
Two of the Cook Islands’ future business marketing and management stars are gaining experience through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) young achievers programme. Rarotonga teenagers Henrianna Savage (18), and Gaston Tairi (19), have been chosen as the ministry’s young achievers this year, and are enjoying their 12-month paid positions within the government […]
NCEA exam issues sorted
Wednesday 16 March 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands students’ National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) examination results have been correctly adjusted following issues with lost papers. The Ministry of Education took responsibility recently for temporarily losing a box of information management NCEA Level One examination papers. The box did not reach the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Wellington office as required. […]
Fuel prices could double: Triad
Wednesday 16 March 2011 | Published in Local
Triad Pacific Petroleum manager Chris Vaile warns the price of fuel within the Cook Islands could double by the end of the year. Vaile says fuel prices have already increased by 10 cents per litre, and they are set to rise again with the next shipment due to arrive in the country at the end […]
'We are absolutely terrified'
Wednesday 16 March 2011 | Published in National
Five days ago Rena Jonassen was teaching English in a Funabashi private school, living happily in Japan with his Japanese wife Mika and their two lively children Moana (11) and Reona (12). Then, along with tens of thousands of other people, their world fell apart when Japan was struck by the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and […]
Red and black day raised $12,000
Wednesday 16 March 2011 | Published in National
More than $12,000 will go to those affected by Christchurch’s earthquake, following a single day-long fundraiser throughout the Cook Islands. The red and black day appeal, which saw residents and visitors don Canterbury colours earlier this month, has generated more than $12,000 to date and donations are still being collected. Cook Islands Red Cross Society […]
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