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Police search company in arson investigation
Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in National
Police have executed another search warrant as part of their investigation into arson attacks on two Rarotonga schools last month.
Religious festivities restricted in the Cooks
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Permission and approval of the religious advisory council and the Minister of Justice are required in the Cooks for religious gatherings, according to legislation. The Religious Organisations Restrictions Amendment Act 1994 states that the minister cannot withhold approval for the establishment of any religious organisation unless satisfied that such establishment would be contrary to local […]
Expert stresses importance of rainwater harvesting
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Environment
Water problems are likely to only get worse in the Cook Islands in coming years as climate change takes its toll, says a visiting water safety expert. A workshop focused on rainwater harvesting and the safety of drinking water got underway yesterday, as part of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) water safety plan in the […]
George must vacate seat to trigger Atiu by-election
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Local
Atiu Member of Parliament Norman George must his vacate seat to trigger a by-election in the constituency of Teenui-Mapumai, says the chief electoral officer. This week, Prime Minister Henry Puna said George – who resigned from the Cooks Islands Party in October and is now claiming to be a member of Democratic Party caucus – […]
3G is likely to cut data costs
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Local
Mobile data prices will almost certainly be cut when Telecom launches its new 3G mobile network early next year, says chief executive Jules Maher. Telecom Cook Islands has confirmed it is building a 3G (Third Generation) network on Rarotonga, after signing a deal with Chinese multinational firm Huawei earlier this year. The service means people […]
Thanks from award winner
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, All the things I forgot to say on the night (due to serious excitement and nervousness): An enormous thank you to Air NZ and to CI Tourism for your outstanding biannual event – and to all other sponsors and organisers who contributed to the evening. It was/is a wonderful event to showcase and […]
Love, humility and tolerance
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regarding Sophie Meyer’s letter (CINews November 18), I’m flabbergasted by her comment that she, Gus and Jonathon Cargill are totally against the Diwali festival and all that it stands for. I don’t doubt Sophie’s sincerity but have grave doubts as to her group’s sense of fairness, logic and reason, since the festival stands […]
'Love thy neighbour and judge not'
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am a 17-year-old Cook Islander and I know that it is a basic human right to be allowed to practice and serve a religion of your choice. By denying people the right to celebrate Diwali, we are being as closed-minded as someone who is racist or doesn’t like a certain culture. People […]
Cooks aims to take out netball test series
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Netball
The Cook Islands national netball team made a winning start to their three-test netball series against Singapore running out 58-50 winners at the TSA on Monday night. The local team hit the court with all guns blazing to dominate their Singaporean opponents to take a five point lead after the first quarter. The match was […]
Family first for phone book artist
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in National
The winner of Telecom’s annual art competition will have her family’s faces featured on next year’s phone book. Rarotonga resident Rebecca Teinakirahi was announced yesterday as the overall winner of the competition, with her masterpiece seeing her awarded $700 cash, a mobile phone, a SIM card and top-up credit, not to mention the pride of […]
Conference attendees soak in local flavours
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in National
A closing gala was held late last week for a regional audience attending the 6th Pacific Water Conference and Expo. Under a theme of greater Pacific co-operation, regional attendees from 23 Pacific Island countries gathered for an expo and a series of workshops on water-related issues. Come Friday night, it was celebration time – Raro […]
Construction and fish exports boost GDP
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in National
A surge in construction activity and fishing exports drove the Cook Islands’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) up by more than $12 million last year. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has released figures showing economic activity increased by 4.4 per cent between the 2011 and 2012 calendar years. GDP rose from $276.1 million […]
Hindus concerned by Diwali reaction
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in National
Hindus worldwide are concerned at a celebration of their annual festival Diwali being labelled as ‘blasphemy’ in the Cook Islands. In a series of letters to the editor, the festival has been labelled as a ‘paganistic or heathenistic practise’ with ‘its hidden spirit of sorcery and witchcraft’ and people have been urged to ‘put a […]
Tourism awards help industry strive for excellence
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in National
Last Friday’s tourism awards gala event helps promote quality assurance in the industry and building destination excellence. That was the message from chief executive Halatoa Fua of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation, reflecting on the 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards. “The gala night was fantastic and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the speeches, the […]
Govt wraps up southern group tax review talks
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in National
People in the southern group have now had their chance to meet face-to-face with Treasury and give feedback on the government’s proposed tax review. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has recently been carrying out consultations in the southern group to explain the review. Economic advisor James Webb returned last week from visiting […]
Diwali: hiding behind a 'non-issue'
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller writes in response to yesterday’s letter to the editor from Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church titled ‘From darkness to light’: “Ho hum, if ever I can’t sleep I start reading one of ‘Bishop’ Pere’s same old same old and, praise Jesus, I am a-gone to dreamland by the second paragraph. […]
$10,000 raised for Philippines
Tuesday 19 November 2013 | Published in Local
The Filipino community in the Cooks has raised $10,000 for their family and friends in the Philippines that was recently devastated by super typhoon Yolanda. “We never expected such an overwhelming response,” says vice president for the Filipino committee Gemma Untalasco. The funds were raised with the help of between 60 and 70 Filipinos and […]
Fresh mandate needed from Atiu – PM
Tuesday 19 November 2013 | Published in Local
The Prime Minister has called for a by-election in Atiu following Member of Parliament Norman George’s recent party switch. PM Henry Puna says George should do what is “morally right” and face the Teenui-Mapumai constituency for a fresh mandate now that he has formally resigned from the Cook Islands Party (CIP). “Norman consistently argues about […]
Prayers for rainfall 'answered' in Raro
Tuesday 19 November 2013 | Published in Local
Last weekend’s downpour has helped Rarotonga emerge from a prolonged dry spell that stressed resources across the island. According to the Cook Islands Meteorological Service, 37.8mm of rain was received from the period beginning Friday at 10am to early Monday morning. According to the agency’s latest data, low to medium rainfall is forecasted for the […]
CIP MPs 'neglect' issue of Colagate
Tuesday 19 November 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As the most senior MP in parliament today, I write to rebuke and protest about the decision by MPs Moana Ioane and Ata Herman, both CIP government members, not to attend the PAC sitting at parliament last Wednesday November 13. These members decided not to attend because they do not share the same […]
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