Tuesday 6 September 2011 | Published in National
New Zealand foreign affairs minister Murray McCully is calling on Pacific leaders to get serious about development in the region. McCully says Pacific nations need to get out of a business as usual mindset and instead focus on development which will lead to real change. He spoke at a Lowy Institute conference in Auckland, which […]
Tuesday 6 September 2011 | Published in National
A spectacular and emotional day was had on the water by women sailors Helema Williams and Teau McKenzie in Noumea on Monday (Sunday Cook Islands time). Williams continues to dominate the womens laser division and in extreme conditions on Monday the Manihiki sailor really showed her prowess on the water. The 19-year-old led from start […]
Tuesday 6 September 2011 | Published in National
After shaking off nerves in their first Pacific Games beach volleyball competition the Cook Islands beach volleyballers are keen to showcase the skills they know they have. The womens duo of Alanna Smith and Pori Rongokea had a very shaky start to their competition against a semi-pro Vanuatu womens team. The local girls tried to […]
Tuesday 6 September 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands police are praising the publics behaviour over the weekend, having received no reports of car crashes or burglaries during the time. Police said the positive results were coming amid a continuing crackdown on drivers, which is mainly targeting drink-drivers and registration offences. The special operation covered the whole of Rarotonga throughout the weekend […]
Tuesday 6 September 2011 | Published in Smoke Signals
Whos the finance minister trying to fool when he says nobody is losing any money from the Brown Tax? a smoke signaller writes. Im losing money. I was getting 100% of the interest on my savings but from now on Ill only be getting 85% while the government steals the rest to pay for its […]
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in Local
Avaiki pearls, Matutu beer, tivaivai and Cook Islands paintings will feature at Aucklands Pacific Showcase, which opens today. For the hundreds of visitors that are expected to attend, the Pacific Showcase is a window into Pacific culture, dance, music, art and cuisine. People think of the white sandy beaches and clear skies, but theres so […]
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands welcomes some of its voyagers home this morning. About half of the Marumaru Atua crew is expected to return on the direct flight from Los Angeles, and others arrived yesterday. Captain Peia Patai, master navigator Tua Pittman and brothers Jamaal and James Pakoti will remain in the United States for the time […]
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in Local
England-based Cook Islands international rugby league player Dana Wilson has died in a car crash. The prop forward, who was a key member of Swinton Lions promotion-winning team in Championship One this year, died in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to Swinton chairman, John Kidd. He was 28 years old. We are all […]
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in Local
For the very first time, the Cook Islands has held commemorative services marking the contributions of the Merchant Navy in World War II. A small service led by former merchant seafarers marked the official day of remembrance for the Merchant Navy on Saturday, with wreaths laid and psalms read in memory of those who risked […]
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am wondering if the person complaining about the Filipino community sporting on Sunday knows what he is complaining about. Firstly, there may be Seventh Day Adventists in this group and who is he to complain since he is one who desecrates Gods true Sabbath which is the Saturday? Secondly, Adventists are never […]
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In response to Angry Sunday Observer (Cook Islands News September 3), it infuriates me that someone would give Cook Islands culture, and Cook Islanders, a bad name by saying the abuse of such is affected by the celebration of community. Club Philippines Raro brought together its whanau children, adults and elderly to celebrate […]
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in Kata
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands women paddlers (from left back) Tai Cummings, Paulina Beddoes, Tuangaru Rimaatu, Vaea Melvin, Tara Cumming, Annie Fisher, (front from left) Joyce Fortes, Chrissie Thomas and Emilene Taulu with their medals from the Pacific Games.Between them, the women have won the bronze in the womens V6 500m sprints, V1 10km sprint thanks to Vaea […]
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands is set to spend $450,000 in the pursuit of beauty this year. Not for its men or women, mind you, but the beauty of Rarotonga. Ten groups from the capital islands 10 electorates will share in the grants set aside by the Cook Islands government to keep their villages beautiful. The grants […]
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
For causing a motor vehicle crash while driving with more than four times the legal alcohol limit, Ngoi Paia has been convicted, fined $400, ordered to pay court costs of $30 and disqualified from driving for 12 months. Paia appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before justice of the peace John Kenning […]
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
Tataia e Mauri Toa Kia akatu ia tetai ngutuare Kua tuku ia te tango Te kapeutara o te ngutuare Ko Iesu te kapeutara o te ngutuare Vaerua Ko Papa te kapeutara o te ngutuare tangata Ko Papa te tango mou I te ngutuare E kia tango aia ki te tango o te Kamaatu Ko te […]
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
Bishop Tutai Pere blessed Air New Zealands new staff uniforms at a formal ceremony in the airlines offices on Friday. Staff will start wearing the new uniform designed by leading Kiwi fashion designer Trelise Cooper – today. Its region-wide introduction coincides with the airlines introduction of a new fleet of Boeing 777-300 aircraft. Cabin crew […]
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
Weak internal procedures at the former Office for the Ministry of Island Administrations (OMIA), now Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP), have affected projects but are being addressed, a special audit report has found. Audit director Paul Allsworth comments on infrastructure implementation procedures in his report on the MOIP management of projects on Mangaia between […]
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
The Ngatangiia/Muri football field will undergo a bright and bold transformation for one night this month when it hosts the Kia Orana night market. The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is organising the food and craft market at the beach-side field, and warns anyone interested in taking part should get in quickly its filling […]
Monday 5 September 2011 | Published in National
A special audit report has found no evidence to suggest conflicts of interest and conspiracy in the increasing of three doctors salaries at the Rarotonga hospital last year. Audit director Paul Allsworth has completed a report prompted by a public complaint alleging that health secretary Tupou Faireka and hospital clinic director Dr Zaw Aung conspired […]
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