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Rain expected on Christmas Day
Tuesday 24 December 2013 | Published in National
Christmas Day feasts and present-opening may have to take place indoors this year if weather predictions are accurate. Arona Ngari, director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service, is forecasting dreary conditions in Rarotonga tomorrow. “There is a cloud band slowly moving onto the southern Cooks from the west that will see Rarotonga get some rain […]
No shark-related prosecutions, 2013
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in Local
BreAches of shark sanctuary rules are likely to be settled confidentially and out of court, says secretary of marine resources Ben Ponia. No prosecutions have been made under regulations that came into effect roughly one year ago on December 12, 2012, with the establishment of the 1.9 million square kilometre shark sanctuary. At the time, […]
Solar expert concerned about lead batteries
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in Local
A local solar power expert is concerned about a plan to send about 2000 lead batteries to the northern group as part of a renewable energy project. The government is working towards having solar energy systems installed in Manihiki, Rakahanga, Penrhyn, Pukapuka, Nassau and Palmerston by the end of next year. Lead batteries will be […]
Top dog!
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in Local
Australian vet Michelle Gray (left) recently returned home for Christmas, handing the reigns of the Esther Honey Foundation over to new practice manager Amy Compton (right). The pair recently went on a trip to Aitutaki and Atiu, where they worked hard to desex 40 animals and treat another 15 for various conditions. Compton will now […]
Deportation: 'Aren't they our cousins?'
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In regards to the Kiribati family featuring in the news a family likely to be deported from New Zealand to Kiribati which is slowly sinking am I mistaken or are they our cousins? Is the Cook Islands being depopulated? Are we so desperate for workers that we are importing them from the other […]
Court censuring Trevor Clarke 'extreme'
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I refer to the letter by Makiongo Ryan in your Friday 20 December 2013 edition headed “The processes were corrupted – Colagate”. I respond as follows: 1. It was good to see your writer was prepared to put name to paper and that’s good. 2. Also good to know he or she is […]
'Not illegal but certainly unethical'
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am confused over Mr Tepaki’s comments in his recent letter (‘An illness called jealousy’ – Colagate, CINews December 17) regarding jealousy over Mr Clarke. Can I point out to Tim, government did not dispense with level on cola packaging to make it a lawful activity as Mr Tepaki claims – this is […]
Rotaract hosts a fairy tale Xmas
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in National
Hundreds of people turned out for a fairy tale-themed Christmas fundraiser event at Punanga Nui market on Wednesday last week. The event raised about $13,000, to be used by organisers Rotaract Club Rarotonga to cover its running costs and fund community projects. The annual Christmas in the Market offered the crowd a smorgasbord of different […]
Vaka to serve up traditional fare with a twist
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in National
Adventurous travellers signing up for next year’s planned voyages to Aitutaki aboard traditional vaka Marumaru Atua will be eating just as the ancients did – traditional island food, but with a contemporary twist. Swiss-trained tutor Phillip Nordt of the Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre – now under the umbrella of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training […]
Cabinet prepares for holiday season
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in National
The political scene is slowly grinding to a halt as Members of Parliament get into the holiday spirit. Finance Minister Mark Brown, who spent the last week in Auckland on leave, returns on Tuesday to celebrate Christmas with family in Rarotonga. On Boxing Day, Brown is also expected to participate in the annual touch rugby […]
US vet takes on management of Esther Honey
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in National
An experienced vet has taken up the role of practice manager at the Esther Honey Foundation. Amy Compton, who hails from Indiana in the United States, began volunteering at the foundation in October and recently decided to take on the position. The job of managing the clinic was left vacant in September when Australian vet […]
No intention to suspend Bishop: PM
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna said he has no intention to suspend education and tourism minister Teina Bishop. The leader’s comments relate to a statement made earlier this week by Bishop, who asked to be suspended from parliament while he remains the subject of a police investigation looking into allegations of bribery and corruption. The cabinet […]
Boxing Day touch set to be a real scorcher
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in Touch Rugby
If the current heat and humidity keeps up, the annual Boxing Day touch rugby tournament is set to be a real scorcher. Local teams are also mustering up their players to make for a hotly contested event. This year’s tournament on Thursday December 26 will be held at the Avatiu Swamp. The annual event has […]
Sharing the love
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in Local
It’s the time of year for giving, and CITC has been sharing the love and Christmas cheer with its service providers and supporters. CITC key brands manager George George (left) and his ‘little helper’ Toru Katuke (right) delivered gifts and treats to their friends in business including CINews, represented here by general manager Tony Fea’o […]
Demos to lodge police complaint – by-election
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in Local
The opposition Democratic Party, led by Wilkie Rasmussen, will be lodging a complaint with the police in relation to allegations of bribery and treating stemming from September’s Murienua by-election. “I have sought legal advice from a number of people, have discussed the matter with my executive and caucus, and we’ve decided that through me, a […]
Airborne asbestos found at school
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in Local
A potentially hazardous level of asbestos has been found at a primary school on Rarotonga, reports an expert.
Bartlett leaves lasting legacies on Aitutaki
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in Features
After three years as principal of Araura Primary School, Gene Bartlett and his young family have returned to Aotearoa with many fond memories and leave behind lasting legacies of their time on Araura. Bartlett, originally from Gisborne, along with his wife Rosslynd and children Ocean (10), Wiremu (9) and India (6) moved to Aitutaki in […]
Top of the class!
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Runner-up dux for Araura College Puna Mydear Kitai and dux Charlotte Lockington Pera wore proud smiles above their ei’s after receiving the awards at an end-of-year prizegiving this month. The school held the event on Friday December 6 in the Prince Edward Hall attended by parents of all levels – year 7 to 12. Charlotte […]
What a Christmas gift
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
On December 5 my wife received a letter from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MFEM) with details of their assessment of $4000 plus of back tax (to be paid by December 4, 2013). In addition there was the threat of legal action should the back tax not be paid “immediately”. On December 12, […]
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