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Prolonged police process questioned

Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am concerned at the prolonged process by the authorities in bringing their case to the courts. In particular I refer to a charge against a friend who we know to be an upstanding and intelligent Cook Island citizen; contributing professionally to his country through his work and who has been charged with […]


Call for details of Endeavour deal

Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Without knowing the details of the scope of the current Endeavour offer (not having had the details disclosed), I have seen the 2007 colour brochure that the company handed out at the time. Going on that information, Endeavour wants exclusive rights to the seabed mining rights and any minerals found, with no qualifications. […]


Kata - March 20, 2012

Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in Kata


Kata - March 21, 2012

Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in Kata


Colourful beauty on the catwalk

Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in National

This week in Pukapuka wheelbarrows and motorbikes became floats. The inaugural Miss Niua School Beauty Contest focused on climate change. Students decorated their floats with hand painted posters promoting an environmental message. Weed grass, banana plants, niu, uto, taro, flowers and balloons all became part of the catwalk. A few creative students made their float […]


Aitutaki adopts Earth Hour

Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in National

Parts of Aitutaki will go dark late this month to shine a light on climate change as part of the worldwide push Earth Hour. Aitutaki will join the global initiative a day after businesses and homes in Rarotonga do, switching off their lights between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on Saturday, March 31. Earth Hour will be […]


Extra 30 seconds for 'grab'

Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in National

The final CITC grocery grab competition winner will get an extra 30 seconds to wreak havoc on the CITC Supermarket this week. In addition to the regular, mad-dash three minutes that the winners receive in the grocery grab, the third and final contestant will get an extra 30 seconds in a special room to make […]


Mining expert advises on seabed

Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in National

The deep sea minerals sector has received another push along with the arrival of a new, resident natural resource adviser to the Cook Islands. New Zealand geologist Darryl Thorburn, the man who has taken up the job, is internationally acknowledged as an expert in mining activities and brings decades of experience in promoting economic development […]


New publication seeks BTIB approval

Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in National

The Business Trade Investment Board will next week consider a short-term business application from an Australian publishing company that has plans which split the local tourism industry. Industry members held an impromptu meeting on Monday afternoon to discuss the company’s plans to bring a compendium publication to the Cook Islands detailing the activities on offer […]


Finals showdown at primary soccer

Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in Football

The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the Senior Primary School Football Tournament today as school teams will go through the play-off games at the CIFA complex. The play-off matches kicks off at 2.45pm followed by the final games at 3.20pm. The main matches today will take place between Arorangi and the undefeated […]


Think twice about aquaculture

Tuesday 20 March 2012 | Published in Environment

A new report on mariculture (marine aquaculture) has urged Pacific nations to think twice before embarking on sea-farming enterprises. It found that many mariculture projects had been undertaken in the past without proper economic studies, particularly of the costs involved and the potential markets for fish products, and suggests that the Pacific “get away from […]


PM rallies expats to come back to Cooks

Tuesday 20 March 2012 | Published in Local

Superannuation portability, the return of young people back to the Cook Islands and building unity amongst Cook Island communities in the South Island were some of the key topics Prime Minister Henry Puna discussed when he visited with officials in New Zealand last week. His visit to Christchurch, Ashburton, Dunedin and Invercargill was one of […]


Toa must be 'out' by April 30

Tuesday 20 March 2012 | Published in Local

The court yesterday denied an application by landowners for an interim injunction against Apex Agencies in relation to its Toa Petroleum depot. Chief Justice Tom Weston heard submissions from Tim Arnold on behalf of hundreds of landowners, who are being represented by Philip Nicholas, and from New Zealand barrister Paul Dale on behalf of Apex […]


The evil side of the Cook Islands

Tuesday 20 March 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, One of my sons just returned from a South Pacific cruise on a sailing vessel. After the sailing vessel visited the Cook Islands he recommended to his mother and I to go there. I never heard of the Cook Islands so I looked it up on the internet. At first it was refreshing […]


War games wrong, name an insult

Tuesday 20 March 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I write to you in respect of the story entitled ‘Paintball Natives!’ in the weekend section of CINews dated March 3. Firstly, I am disappointed that the Religious Advisory Council has not commented on the introduction of war games by the Celebration on the Rock movement’s Pastor Jonathan Cargill. Secondly, who does Pastor […]


Gender equality remains a key issue

Tuesday 20 March 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Thank you for inviting me to make some comments on the recent letters in your paper referring to women being discriminated upon in our workforce. Women have played a valuable role as independent advocates and activists throughout the growth and history of this country. In 1981, the Cook Islands National Council of Women […]


Take control of your own health

Tuesday 20 March 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am incredibly disappointed to learn that a person I know who went to the hospital in Rarotonga for a Pap Smear was told she would be too young by the gynaecologist. I want to know why in the world would a medical professional want to stop a young person who is taking […]


Daily drill!

Tuesday 20 March 2012 | Published in National

Brushing one’s teeth is a daily duty for kids at Takitumu Primary School where principal Engia Pate says is all about instilling healthy habits among the children. For many of the kids, the toothbrush drill, as it’s called at school, may be the only time they actually brush their teeth. Each class at the school […]


King leaves legacy: Puna

Tuesday 20 March 2012 | Published in National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna has joined other world leaders in expressing his condolences at the recent passing of Tonga’s, King George Tupou V. King Tupou died in Hong Kong at the weekend aged 63. Puna said that since his coronation in 2008, King Tupou had ushered in landmark constitutional changes to the Kingdom […]


Rotterdam sails into Rarotonga

Tuesday 20 March 2012 | Published in National

Rarotonga’s population soared on Monday when the MS Rotterdam visited our shores. The ship caters for over 1500 passengers and 1000 staff, and makes long haul journeys of up to two months. Cruise ship passengers had a choice of markets, with the usual stalls set up wharf side, and Punanga Nui Market also opened especially […]


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