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Visitors join in ANZAC spirit
Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in National
ANZAC services are unique to every region in every country. Its important that ANZAC services reflect the values of the local region. Royal New Zealand Navy commander Tony Grubb reflected on the various commemorative services held in the Cook Islands yesterday for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). Hundreds of people participated in […]
Cook Islanders remember ANZAC
Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islanders took time to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served for their countries in international conflict, during ANZAC Day commemorations throughout the country yesterday. From 5.30am guests and members of the public joined those involved in a dawn parade service at the Ministry of Justice building and cenotaph in Avarua […]
Ports warn of disruption at Avatiu
Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in National
The general public and especially users of the Avatiu harbour are asked to be patient as there will be a lot of disruption to services and restricted access to the area when the $24 million Avatiu harbour upgrade project begins in May by New Zealand company McConnell Dowell. Ports Authority chief executive Bim Tou says […]
TIS to meet on fishing plan
Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in National
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) members are being encouraged to attend the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) public consultation on its draft plan for exploratory fishing this week. TIS invited MMR secretary Ben Ponia to deliver a presentation of the ministrys draft plan for exploratory fishing at its own meeting, which has now been cancelled in […]
Cooks licence in $2m drug arrest
Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in Smoke Signals
How is a $10 Cook Islands drivers licence linked to a $2 million cocaine drug case in Argentina? The licence is one of three that New Zealander Sharon Armstrong had in her possession when she was arrested about a fortnight ago in Argentina while trying to board a plane with 5kg of cocaine allegedly hidden […]
Aitutaki returns to Maeva Nui
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Local
A 100-strong Aitutaki contingent will represent their home island at this years Te Maeva Nui celebrations in July/August. Aitutaki Enua have been absent from the annual event to celebrate the self governance of the Cook Islands for some years. Aitutaki Mayor John Baxter (above) confirmed Aitutaki will be part of the August dance and cultural […]
Easter pageant in Avarua
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Local
Close to 250 Catholic parishioners walked through Avarua Township yesterday morning praying and singing as the final hours of Jesus were played out through the Stations of the Cross and devotions commemorating the Passion. The days service began at the Avarua courthouse where a brief service was held before a male member of the congregation […]
PM turns Toagate on Opposition
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna is firmly rejecting a proposal to legislate the Toa settlement out of existence. In parliament last week, Aitutaki MP Teina Bishop raised concerns over Atiu MP Norman Georges suggestion that the government amend the law so as to render the Toa settlement null and void. Leader of the opposition Robert Wigmore […]
Great music a fitting tribute
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Features
Rarotonga was buzzing this week with the energy of San Francisco music legend Edna Love and Kiwi singer Caitlin Smith. Love, backed by a group of session musicians, captivated Trader Jacks, Little Polynesian and Hidies this week with her deep, soulful voice, her performance rounded off by Smiths jazzy sound. The concerts they staged were […]
Team Awesome adventures at YWAM
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Features
School kids on holiday have been searching for hidden treasure, creating posters and crafts plus playing tons of cool games at the Youth With A Mission school holiday programme in Vaiimaanga. Based on the theme of searching for hidden treasure kids have been having an adventurous and fun experience at the programme which was only […]
Movie work inspires Cook Islander
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Features
Most moviegoers fail to notice how much work goes into designing sets. Cook Islander Robert Tetauru was never one of them he developed a fascination with set design, which paved the way for a number of jobs working on major motion pictures. Tetauru, an Arorangi native, works in construction but does visual effects for movies […]
Community garden on Atiu
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Features
The world economic recession of 2008 and 2009 badly affected the smaller outer islands of the Cooks Group. Twelve of these inhabited islands which depend mainly on import products like tinned fish, tinned meat, flour, sugar to name a few, from Rarotonga and overseas suffered the most. We are addressing this issue as it affects […]
Rehab gives $3000
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Features
The Young Sid and Pieter T show at Rehab last weekend raised $3000 for victims of the Christchurch quake. Yesterday Rehab owner Scott Arlander presented Cook Islands Red Cross (CIRC) with a cheque for $3000, which will go into the collective fund that CIRC is handing over to Red Cross in New Zealand. The beachfront […]
Juniors dazzle and thrill audience in annual comp
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Features
Nineteen beautiful and talented Cook Islands dancers wowed the national auditorium crowd on Wednesday night during the junior and intermediate dancer of the year competition. Passionate and well choreographed dances were on show for the first of the annual dancer of the year competitions. In the junior section plenty of new school moves were incorporated […]
Our country denied its constitutional legitimacy
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I note with interest the inspired input from previous writers to your editorial column regarding the role of the Ui Ariki (Marie Pa Ariki, 16/3) and questions over the origin and legality of the countrys constitution (Joseph Ka, 14/3). The diversity of views over the Ui Ariki and whether they have a role […]
52 teams volley in Aitutaki
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in National
A record number of volleyball teams will take to the courts on Easter Monday for the second year of the Cook Islands News Aitutaki Easter 4×4 volleyball tournament. The revived popular annual event on the island has attracted 52 teams this year and organiser Rere Mataiti expects a few more teams to register before the […]
New website nearly ready
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in National
On the heels of five months of work, Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) is preparing to launch its new website. CIT chief executive Carmel Beattie says the website will be operational within two weeks. The site is in the final testing stages. CIT contracted a professional writer to develop the text, and the site includes in-depth […]
MMR tightens up on fishing licences
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in National
The Ministry of Marine Resources is poised to significantly expand its fishing licence regime with intentions to target bigeye tuna, skipjack tuna, and swordfish in addition to albacore tuna, secretary Ben Ponia says. He highlights the ministrys position in respect of fishing licences and proposed expansion of designated fisheries within an official response to the […]
Anzac services around country
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in National
Red poppies are on sale in advance of Anzac Day events to be held throughout the Cook Islands on Monday. Each year on April 25 the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps is commemorated by the Returned and Services Association (RSA) and members of the public as well as representatives of various organisations and community […]
Forum Pacific delayed
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in National
Arrival of the Forum Pacific has been further delayed. Pacific Forum Line New Zealand customer services manager Jessica Dawson reports that the vessel has been experiencing engine problems. She has been operating whilst engineers make the necessary repairs, forcing her to reduce speed. She was expected to arrive in Auckland yesterday and should be in […]
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