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Allsworth at Tonga conference
Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in National
Audit director Paul Allsworth is in Tonga attending the fourteenth Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) congress, which opened on Monday. The gathering brings together 18 auditor generals from throughout the Pacific region, including those from New Zealand and Australia.Representatives of key development partners such as AusAID, the New Zealand Aid Programme, Asian Development […]
Doughnuts illustrate islands difference
Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in National
It can take some odd things to trigger an understanding of a place and for Ina Tamarua it came in the form of a giant doughnut during her first trip to Manihiki. Tamarua had travelled to the northern atoll last month with her work as an early childhood adviser with the Ministry of Education. While […]
Ceremony to mark self governance
Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in National
The 46th anniversary of the self governance of the Cook Islands will be commemorated on Thursday, August 4 at a special Constitution Day ceremony at the national auditorium. The general public is invited and encouraged to be part of this ceremony. Invited guests and the general public are asked to arrive for the ceremony at […]
Cyclones cost Cooks $54m
Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in National
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) estimates the Cook Islands has suffered through US$47 million (NZ$54 million) of damage caused by cyclones since 1955. Doctor Russell Howorth, director of SPCs Applied Geoscience and Technology Division, said the most recent cyclone to hit the Cook Islands with considerable force, Cyclone Pat in February 2010, damaged […]
Guess whos missing in photos?
Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller writes: For the past week and this week Ive bought a newspaper every day so I can send them to my family back at home to show whats happening here during the Constitution and to check out the fantastic photos from these events. So far since Saturday, I am disappointed that there […]
Joyful noise
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in Local
Mauke mamas lead the way in the islands imene tuki on Sunday night, an enthusiastic depiction of the biblical story of Noahs Ark. Report and photos, pages 12 15. 11080112
Special top-up
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in Local
Te Maeva Nui Ariki sponsor Telecom Cook Islands is taking the nationwide celebration to another level by offering all ticket holders an additional $10 top up bonus. All you have to do is be in the National Auditorium with your ticket and purchase credit to the value of $10 or more and you will receive […]
Search and rescue mission for hurt teen
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in Local
Five youths sparked a police search and rescue operation on Friday after setting out for a bushwalk between Titikaveka and Wigmores waterfall. Police say three teenage boys aged 14, 15 and 17 went for a walk with two girls around the same age.All had been attending a programme at the Youth With A Mission Cook […]
Police warning after accidents
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in Local
Police are hunting for a driver involved in a hit and run and have yet to lay any charges in relation to five motor vehicle incidents at the weekend . Just before 10pm on Saturday a foreign worker from the Philippines was driving a motorcycle north from Muri towards Matavera, when the driver of another […]
A different version of the truth
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, To answer Toi Tu Rahui Tepapa Te Rautea Davids letter, yes you are papaa, the real Patuakino had one living son who left Rarotonga for Tahiti and never came back to Rarotonga. Im not telling you his name as Im still in contact with his descendants, this is whats wrong with your facts […]
Rising seas are a reality
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Im enclosing a cutting from our local (Cairns) news- paper, featuring global warming. In that news as you can see rising sea level is a reality. Some of the many islands in the Torres Strait between Cape York and Papua New Guinea are slowly being swamped by excess water. Do you people in […]
Anglers haul in monster blue marlin
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in National
Akura fishing charter is living up to its name and continues to lead the marlin count among the local charters. On Monday morning the charter with 6 anglers on board, hauled in an estimated 130kg blue marlin which took the anglers over an hour to land. Weve been seeing a lot of small fish stories […]
Float parades grand comeback
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in National
People are still buzzing and talking about the fantastic float parade on Friday which really captured the essence of Te Maeva Nui a celebration of Cook Islands people and culture. Tourism Cook Islands and the Ministry of Cultural Development have been inundated with positive comments from locals and visitors alike. For many locals it has […]
Faith and love light up the stage
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islanders love to entertain through song and dance and do so most passionately when the songs and praises are about God and his love. This was evident at the Te Maeva Nui imene tuki competition on Sunday night where the 10 competing teams lifted the roof of the National Auditorium with their zealous singing […]
Deputy PM in PNG
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in National
Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters will this week lobby the European Union for increased aid to bolster the Cook Islands trade capacity. Marsters is attending an EU-funded conference in Papua New Guinea as the minister for foreign affairs and immigration. The Pacific trade and fisheries ministers meeting is for member nations of the African, Caribbean […]
Rarotonga mission with sole
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in National
Rarotonga bode farewell to a group of Pacific islanders visiting the island last week, who had set out on foot to share their message healthy bodies and healthy minds make a healthy soul. The Enua-Ola group from North Shore in Auckland were literally turning heads on Tuesday as they walked the main road at Rarotonga […]
Best on display for trade days
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in National
The best of Cook Islands arts, crafts and food were on sale and display at the cultural grounds by the National Auditorium yesterday. The day of activity and cultural performances is all part of the Te Maeve Nui island trade days. Everything from hand carved axes to medicinal oils and jewellery were available for eager […]
Bosss faith a blessing
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in National
If it wasnt for the faith and tough love of his bosses at Pacific Resort, one young man from Titikaveka says he is sure he would have been in trouble with the law. Twenty-one-year-old Brett (not his real name) says he had been flirting with crime from a young age and probably would have spent […]
Lively cultural performances planned
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in National
Te Maeva Nui cultural performances will begin this evening at the National Auditorium, featuring 10 teams. The best of Cook Islands dance and singing will come alive starting at 7pm. Pukapuka will be the first on stage tonight and they are sure to deliver a lively and entertaining pee (chant). Avarua will perform their ute […]
Plan to save Pacific languages
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands leaders are putting their support behind a drive to foster and salvage Pacific languages including Cook Islands Maori. Pa Marie Ariki is collaborating with Maori leaders and language experts in NZ to promote and support initiatives aimed at salvaging Pacific languages. University of Auckland Maori cultural advisors Margaret Mutu and Dr Joseph Te […]
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