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No reckless spending: CIP
Monday 11 October 2010 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Party leader Henry Puna promises that if elected to govern the party he will hold any minister, politician or other public servant, personally accountable for any public moneys lost or misused under their management. The pledge comes at a time when the Democratic Party government has incurred an ongoing multi-million dollar loss to […]
Top job criteria changed
Monday 11 October 2010 | Published in Local
New hospital post requirements mean incumbent can’t apply The post of Director of Hospital Services is being advertised and the job description rewritten so it rules out the incumbent. The advertisement says that the post holder has to be a registered medical officer – a doctor or a nurse. This means that the current post-holder, […]
Thanks, we loved it
Monday 11 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Our holiday is winding down. Every year my wife and I discuss taking a holiday somewhere else besides the Cook Islands. Within a few days of our arrival in Raro, we are planning next year’s return. Rarotonga is such a special place, we have to come back. We have already booked our stay […]
Buy local produce always
Monday 11 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As a supporter of buying local produce ahead of the imported kind, I encourage all consumers to buy locally produced eggs and not the imported ones. Government and its agencies inaction or ignorance on how to create the right environment for real economic growth is one indication that the wrong people are running […]
More on baptism debate
Monday 11 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is in response to the the Great Bible baptism debate letter (CI News Saturday). The eye of the needle keeps getting smaller and smaller for those contemplating a tryout for the Kingdom of Heaven. Your correspondents debate leaves us less informed individuals with many questions, not all of which, relate to the […]
Mistaken identity of medicinal plant
Monday 11 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The CI News (October 8) reported that Pa Teuruaa uses juice extracted from “fresh deadly nightshade (atropa belladonna)” to cure dengue fever. The inclusion of its Latin name will allow your readers to readily find more information about this plant. When they Google Atropa belladonna they might be surprised to find that it […]
Bowls, netball remain
Monday 11 October 2010 | Published in Netball
The Cook Islands national netball team and bowling singles athletes Pita Toto and Irene Tupuna will have the full support of Team Cook Islands today as the only two codes still competing at the Delhi Commonwealth Games in India. The netballers will play their final playoff match against Samoa today for 9th and 10th place […]
AOG conference on
Saturday 9 October 2010 | Published in Church Talk
A chance to hear international pastors speaking about access to religion is set to attract hundreds of people to a conference in Rarotonga next week. The Cook Islands Assemblies of God (AOG) church is hosting its bi-annual conference at its Avarua church from Monday to Wednesday. Auckland-based pastors Paul and Maree De Jong and Scott […]
Election about shared dreams: CIP
Saturday 9 October 2010 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Party leader Henry Puna says next month’s election is not about the party or about winning government. He said the election must instead be about the nation and what the people can do together, not just for themselves, but for posterity. “This election must be about our shared dreams, about our hopes, about […]
Fisherman swims ashore
Saturday 9 October 2010 | Published in Local
Tupapa fisherman Dick Marsters is assessing damage to his $22,000 boat after its hull was punctured yesterday morning, forcing him to swim ashore as it filled with water. Marsters was about 150m out at sea from the reef directly in front of Matavera about 5.10am when he hit “something hard”. After receiving no reply on […]
Th' Dudes' Morris dies
Saturday 9 October 2010 | Published in Features
Iconic New Zealand band Th’ Dudes’ founding member Ian Morris has died. The 53-year-old guitarist, songwriter and producer was found dead yesterday in Napier. Napier police would not provide details about Morris’ death but said no suspicious circumstances existed. “We are all shocked and dreadfully saddened at this news. Ian was a truly gifted musician, […]
New role
Saturday 9 October 2010 | Published in Features
The Indian actress who starred in “Slumdog Millionaire” has moved from the slums of Mumbai to the squalid refugee camps of the West Bank in a new film: the story of a defiant Palestinian girl who wants to fight against Israel in a coming of age story with a Mideast twist. “Miral,” directed by award-winning […]
Raro Idol down to top 10
Saturday 9 October 2010 | Published in Features
Just 10 performers are left in Raro Idol 2010. Last week three people – Nana, Samuel and Mata – were voted out in front of a packed audience at Staircase. This week just one performer will be for the chop. Tonight’s performances must be in Maori. The event will start at 6.30pm, with tickets on […]
Penrhyn poems help with learning
Saturday 9 October 2010 | Published in Features
Penrhyn’s Omoka High School students are studying numeracy, and submitted two poems that pay tribute to what they’re learning. I Have Ten Tiny Fingers I have ten tiny fingers I have ten tiny toes I have two ears I have two eyes I have a little nose I have a mouth to open, with little […]
Holiday fun!
Saturday 9 October 2010 | Published in Features
A range of activities are being held next week for school pupils on holiday. The Cook Islands Cricket Association is again running a school holiday programme, following the success of its others this year. A direct result of the popular cricket in schools initiative – the holiday programme will comprise activities suited to groups of […]
CICC hosting youth convention
Saturday 9 October 2010 | Published in Features
For the first time in a decade the Cook Islands Christian Church is hosting its youth convention for members and their relatives aged between 16 and 25. The three-day convention is expected to involve almost 100 youth from Rarotonga and the outer islands, and will be held at the Titikaveka CICC complex next week. CICC […]
Exotic fruit industry expands
Saturday 9 October 2010 | Published in Features
Manea Nui Plantation is a new company being formed to expand the exotic fruit industry in the Cook Islands. Carambola, Mangosteen, Rambutan, Lychee, Longan, Durian, Abiu, Mango and Avocado are just some of the tropical fruit trees that will be grown and sold by the company. Australian Brian Paxton and his partner, American Jon Beymer […]
Local art on offer
Saturday 9 October 2010 | Published in Features
You are still in with a chance to own a piece of original art from Telecom’s telephone directory competition. Nineteen of the best 20 pictures are on sale at the Beachcomber gallery with reserve prices as low as $50. At press time yesterday, there were only nine bids listed. Half the proceeds go to Te […]
Golf for paddlers
Saturday 9 October 2010 | Published in Features
The Live Free Outrigger Canoeing Club is staging a Golf Ambrose Tournament to raise funds for repairs, paddles and uniforms for the team. The tournament starts at 4.30pm on Friday October 15. It’s $120 entry for every team of six, and the theme is Black and Gold. The team are currently in training for the […]
Muri photo, framing studio opens
Saturday 9 October 2010 | Published in Features
A new photography and framing studio – reportedly the only one on the island – opened recently in Muri. Now, tourists wanting holiday shots and locals wanting professional family portraits snapped and framed can head to Picture Paradise in Nukupure, open five days a week and by appointment on weekends. Professional photographer Jenna Tere moved […]
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