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Work halts at airport
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Local
Wednesday 15: Work on the airport terminal has almost ground to a halt, with materials not making it on the last voyage of the Southern Express. Airport authority chief executive Joe Ngamata says most of the steel needed for starting on the foundation has not arrived, along with pre-cast moulds, which are needed for the […]
Dengue cases up to 170
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Local
Wednesday 15: Rarotonga has now had 170 reported cases of suspected dengue fever over the last three weeks. In a statement released by Ministry of Health on Monday, 13 people have been admitted to hospital showing symptoms of the mosquito-borne disease with results expected to be received from Australia this week confirming the presence of […]
Oasis still restaffing
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Local
Tuesday 14: CITC Food Group has received a positive response from those applying for jobs at the Oasis Energy Centre. “Several positions have been filled with several others pending final interviews/selection,” says CITC general manager Gaye Whitta. “We have received good response to our advertising from a good calibre of applicants.” Up to 15 staff […]
Electoral rolls update underway
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Local
Tuesday 14: The Cook Islands electoral roll is currently in the process of being updated, with an eye on whether voter numbers have decreased or not. When the roll was first updated last year, following the September 2006 general elections, there was a total 10,025 registered electors on the roll. There were 10,181 on the […]
Pukapuka MP status to be determined
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Local
Tuesday 14: A legal opinion on the status of the member of parliament for Pukapuka-Nassau is expected any day now. The opposition Cook Islands Party want to have the seat declared vacant under the ‘anti-vaka jumping’ legislation, after the Pukapuka-Nassau MP Vai Peua supported government on an issue of confidence last year. Solicitor general Tingika […]
Atiu man dies in seawall accident
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Local
Tuesday 14: An Atiu man died after falling from his motorcycle along the seawall on Saturday night. Tumaru Iona, believed to be in his late 30s, suffered head injuries when the accident happened between 9pm and 10pm. There was speculation that another vehicle may have been involved. Pastor Tutai Pere arrived at the scene around […]
Teenage charged over Raviz robbery
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Local
Saturday 11: A 15-year-old will appear in court today (Saturday) in connection with the armed burglary of Raviz Indian restaurant early on Wednesday morning. Police Commissioner Pat Tasker told Cook Islands News yesterday the defendant was “located” on Thursday and led police to the firearm which was in a building on a back road that […]
Chinese investors show interest
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Local
Saturday 11: Two Chinese businessmen caught the interest of locals last month when they began asking about investment opportunities here. The businessmen reportedly came to Rarotonga for the first time to purchase local black pearls. According to Manihiki MP and pearl farmer Apii Piho, the men said they were based in Papua New Guinea where […]
Easter celebrations
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Local
Saturday 11: Easter ritual in Avarua More than 100 Catholic worshippers walked through the Avatiu township yesterday as they re-enacted the final moments before Jesus Christ was crucified. The death and resurrection of Christ is one of the most significant dates on the Christian calendar celebrated over the Easter weekend. Worshippers gathered at the Avatiu […]
Coral removal proposed at Muri
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 9: Obstacles earmarked for removal to make way for mini games canoeing course News that coral heads may be removed from Muri lagoon for the oe vaka Pacific Mini Games event has sparked concern among environmentalists and residents of the area this week. On Tuesday PMG chief executive Mac Mokoroa told Radio NZ that […]
Teenger wanted urgently
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 9: Fifteen-year-old Andrew Teroi (pictured) is wanted urgently by police for a breach of bail conditions. After police bail checks on Wednesday morning, police found that Teroi was not at his parent’s home in Avatiu. Teroi is connected to a string of robberies and last appeared in court on March 26 for contempt of […]
'I was scared for my life'
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 9: Nayshad Akhatar bears the bruises of being beaten with a lump of wood when he disturbed the burglars. But he counts himself especially lucky that he didn’t get riddled with pallets from the 12-gauge shotgun blast. Nayshad told Cook Islands News yesterday that because the restaurant had been robbed three times before, he […]
Armed robbery foiled
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Local
Shotgun blast narrowly misses, case treated as attempted murder Thursday 9: An armed burglary went wrong at Raviz Indian restaurant in the early hours of Wednesday morning and is now being treated as attempted murder. Police said yesterday that three employees were in the Avarua restaurant around 2.30am when two offenders – one carrying a […]
Keep your pearly whites clean
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 11: Dental Services is promoting Dental Health week this week with some key messages. Today they are raising awareness about brushing, dental check ups and keeping that pearly white smile for life: Brush with fluoride toothpaste and floss Everyone should brush their teeth at least twice a day, preferably after eating. Brushing your teeth […]
The fabulous 2009 pageant
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 11: The show is over but the memories remain. The fabulous Miss Cook Islands Pageant finale last week showcased the beauty, personality and style of nine young women in what some have hailed as the best pageant night ever. From glamorous gowns to the array of talent, including guest performers Janet Dearlove and international […]
Trash pit to be cleaned up
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 11: The National Environment Service is now stepping in to clean up this rubbish pit in Tupapa after landowners failed to carry out the work as directed. NES is advising the landowners that the seven-day notice to close a large rubbish pit there has expired and the work will be carried out by T&M […]
Kwai on its way from Hawaii
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 11: The American sailing cargo vessel Kwai (above) is due to arrive in Rarotonga in late May on its first voyage of the year to the Cooks. The Kwai is now taking orders for cargo. Scope Ltd, a new local cargo handling service, is working in association with the Kwai, also taking orders for […]
Marine conservation advocates raise concern for Muri's coral
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 11: The debate on whether coral should be removed from Muri lagoon for the Pacific Mini Games oe vaka event is heating up. The Cook Islands Canoeing Association is seeking a location where they can put a 500 metre by 150 metre course to meet the requirements of the code. CICA president Tina Newport […]
No news is good news
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Features
Saturday 11: Looking for pirates at sea and ‘catching’ Te Kukupa hard at work miles from no-where – these were the highlights of a day aboard an air force Orion for Cook Islands News editor John Woods. He went along for the ride on an eight-hour flight worth about $70,000 an hour. It’s dog out […]
Wednesday 15: How much longer for road works?
Wednesday 15 April 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Speaking to a few tourists at the Punanga Nui last Saturday, a few of them raised concern about the congestion along the shopping centre in the middle of town. At one stage a couple were shouted at while entering the newly sealed road without a no entry sign. When is the Maire Nui […]
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