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Winning tennis smiles

Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Local

Local junior tennis representatives (from left) Thomas Vinsen, Roland Neururer and Tayla Beddoes relax after all registered wins during the third day of competition at the East Pacific qualifier tournament yesterday. Report, back page. 10070729

Injunction goes ahead

Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Local

Cook Islands Party (CIP) vice president Mark Brown says the injunction against the newly formed Cook Islands Tumu Party will go ahead. Brown says he has had confirmation from the courts that the new party registered the name last Friday. The injunction aims to prevent CIP Tumu from using the name Cook Islands Party in […]

Storm dumps 50mm of rain

Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Local

Tuesday night’s deluge gave Rarotonga more rain in 24 hours than in the whole of July last year. From 8am Tuesday morning until 8am yesterday, meteorological services recorded a total of 50mm of rain, or about two inches – most of which fell in a space of six hours. From July 1 until yesterday, July […]

Triad plans retaliation against Toa

Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Local

Both companies want scrutiny of the other in judicial review Triad Pacific Petroleum plans to turn the tables on Toa Petroleum in a new lawsuit which questions the health and safety standards of the Toa fuel depot. On June 29 Toa owner Apex Agencies filed a court application for judicial review and a statement of […]

'Voices along the wayside'

Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Features

Master carver and orator Mike Tavioni along with his students from Te Rakei Toa programme will be launching their DVD of poems tonight at the National Auditorium at 5pm. Tavioni and the young boys of Te Rakei Toa are extending an open invitation to the general public to come along to the launch evening for […]

He could add 'spark' to govt

Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, It’s encouraging to see go forward, thoughtful and passionate fresh blood standing in the upcoming elections. There are a number of potentials that I believe could put some spark into government. In our books one such person is Teariki Matenga. Why do we say this? Because a number of years ago when his […]

Go the Cook Islands Stars!

Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As a New Zealand born Cook Islander I have always supported our national netball squad and I think it’s time for government to come to the rescue of our national team. Can’t you fund for an ANZ championship team? You at least owe it to our apsiring youth. Give them something to look […]

Toxic fumes justified

Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor We live very close to the airport runway in Panama. Every Sunday for the last couple of weeks we’ve been woken up by toxic fumes coming straight into our bedroom and we were forced to inhale them or escape our house. I don’t mind to wake up early Sunday mornings (the air is […]

How much worse?

Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The performance of the new CEO of tourism must be causing some concern. To have four more resignations since her inception indicates that the strong leadership and executive direction that is required has not materialised, and instead of being a driver of an innovative and forward thinking marketing department she is the lapdog […]

Kata - July 8, 2010

Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Kata

Rolling over in credit

Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller writes: “A short while ago, Telecom announced they would appreciate our comments or complaints about their service and they would respond. I’m still waiting…My gripe is this: Why do we have to top up our phone cards monthly when we are still in credit? I currently have $110 and yet still had […]

Climate solutions discussed in Apia

Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Environment

“Climate Solutions: Invest in Biodiversity” is the theme of the 13th gathering of the Pacific Islands Round Table for Nature Conservation that opened in Samoa yesterday. The coalition of nature conservation partners works to improve collaboration and coordination towards effective conservation action in the Pacific region. Close to 100 participants will discuss effective biodiversity conservation […]

$2.1m for illegal fishing

Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) yesterday announced that an out-of-court settlement of $2.1 million to the Cook Islands has been agreed for illegal fishing infringements by three fishing vessels flagged in China and Taiwan. It is hoped that the money will be used to upgrade the ministry’s offices in Avatiu and Avarua. The provisions […]

CIP fighting defection rumours

Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Local

Opposition Cook Islands Party leader Tom Marsters says the last thing the party needs so close to an election is to mirror the turmoil of the Democratic Party. Tension has risen in the CIP since disgruntled Ruatonga-Avatiu-Panama-Palmerston-Atupa (RAPPA) MP Albert ‘Peto’ Nicholas formed the CIP Tumu last Thursday. Nicholas’ departure has left the CIP fighting […]

Meyer to represent Cooks

Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Local

The Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association (MCIPA) said that Maine Tapairu Joyana Meyer will represent the Cook Islands at the Miss South Pacific Pageant from November 22-27 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. “We are very excited that Joyana will be going to the Miss South Pacific this year,” MCIPA president Clee Marsters said. “I […]

Call for further reform

Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Local

Crocombe says it’s a start but not enough to make a difference Economic advisor Tata Crocombe has said that the Democratic Party executive’s proposals to put in place four national seats for MPs in Parliament is a step in the right direction, but doesn’t go far enough. “I would follow the New Zealand plan and […]

Norman, the door is open

Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor In response to Norman George telling us that he wants to stay with CIP but is having a hard time working with our executive this is what happens when he cannot get things his way. To say that Peto is a winning candidate is a guess until the election is held. Everyone goes […]

A right to challenge credentials

Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor I thank those who have commented on my previous letter to you, and I am marveling to see that it has certainly grabbed and has attracted a strong following from Cook Islanders living abroad, who have taken interest in the political circle at home. People will always have different interpretations to any scenario, […]

Kata - July 7, 2010

Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Kata

Netball honours clubs and players

Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Netball

After a fantastic day of thrilling netball grand finals actions on Saturday, the Cook Islands Netball Association honoured clubs and players at the 2010 season prize giving. The prize giving was held after the premier grade grand final between Titikaveka and Avatiu where Titikaveka showed their class to win the match 60-40. Not that the […]