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Cook Islands women tell their stories
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Cook Islands women in leadership roles are profiled in a new publication called ‘Herstories.’ The Cook Islands National Council of Women has partnered with the Gender and Development division of government to create the one off publication. President of the National Council of Women Vaine Wichman says that Cook Islands women have important stories to […]
Cooks broadband discussed at forum
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands was one of the case studies raised in an international internet forum recently. The session about the broadband dilemma for Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) from the Pacific, the Caribbean and the African regions, was part of the programme of the Internet Governance Forum, held in Bali. Maureen Hilyard, from the Pacific […]
Women encouraged to stand for parliament by internet publication
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Encouraging more women to stand for parliament in the Cooks is one focus of an international internet publication that was launched last week in Indonesia. The Global Information Society Watch 2013 was launched at the Internet Governance Forum in Bali, with Maureen Hilyard from the Pacific Islands chapter of the Internet Society in attendance. An […]
More women needed in council
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
There are over 50 island council seats throughout the islands of the Cooks – but the numbers and per cent of women in these seats is only 6 per cent.
Paruparu te numero vaine i roto i te ngai akaterereranga
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Pati i te 50 tangata e nooanga i roto i te au konitara enua, e toru vaine me kore e 6 paieneti rai vaine i roto i te akateretereanga o te pa enua. E numero maromaroa teia, no te mea kua pupu vaa to tatou kavamani ki teia nei ao e ka tauta pakari tatou […]
Two police officers take part in RAMSI
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Two officers from the Cook Islands Police are in Australia to train for RAMSI (Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands). Senior sergeant Ngatamariki Pouao and constable Martin Iro are undergoing their pre-deployment training in Canberra, Australia. The pair departed the Cooks on October 8 for the eight-week training programme in preparation for their upcoming services […]
Police still looking for arsonist
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Investigations are ongoing for the two arson attacks that ravaged Nukutere College and Avatea School. The police have narrowed down the list of suspects in relation to the fires but no one has been charged or apprehended yet says commissioner Maara Tetava. “We have not apprehended any person yet. Our investigation team continues to work […]
Fun and frivolity in pink
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
More than $28,000 was raised for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation through a pink gala and auction night. The event, held at the New Zealand High Commissioners residence at Ngatipa on October 26, was attended by more than 160 people. The fundraising event was a night where everyone got into the spirit and embraced […]
Fire services douse Titikaveka bush fire
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Fire fighting crews responded to a minor bush fire that got out of control in Titikaveka yesterday. The fire occurred on the property of a residence opposite the Moana Sands Hotel and Villas, along the main road. Authorities were alerted to the fire that began as a rubbish heap, eventually spreading to a shrub. Rescue […]
Bakery fire investigation on-going
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Officials with the Rescue Fire Service are currently awaiting the arrival of two New Zealand-based insurance investigators to assist with the inquiry into last weekend’s fire in Titikaveka. Minor details were revealed on Monday by the fire service, who are looking into the blaze that ravaged the Turoa bakery and Saltwater cafe early Saturday morning. […]
MP warns possible arsonist
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Member of Parliament Selina Napa has issued a stern warning after last weekend’s fire in Titikaveka, which she believes was the work of an arsonist. “If the community catches you, whoever you are, just watch out,” she said. The Titikaveka MP was speaking out after a fire razed the long-standing Turoa bakery and the Saltwater […]
Our local drunks 'filling graveyards'
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in Smoke Signals
“I think Tui Short [Justice of the Peace] needs to open his eyes,” a smoke signaller texts to 188 in response to Wednesday’s page 9 article ‘Foreigners appearing in court a problem: JP’. “Because of drunks, it is our people that are filling up the graveyards, the police station and the prison cells – not […]
Public consultation on purse seining needed: PM
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Local
Informing the public on purse seining was a major theme during a meeting last week between Prime Minister Henry Puna and Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia. “It was a useful meeting to ensure that the MMR message is consistent with the wishes of the PM and his cabinet,” said Ponia. According to Ponia’s […]
Help needed with fire investigations
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Local
The public is requested by the police to come forward with any information on the two school fires that ravaged Nukuture College and Avatea School. The fires that were reported on October 20, confirmed as arson, are still under investigation. The Nukutere fire was reported shortly around 1am and burned down six classrooms, three resource […]
Fire destroys bakery, caf
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Local
One of the oldest bakeries on the island, Turoa Bakery, and adjoining business, the Saltwater Caf in Vaimaanga, were destroyed by fire early Saturday morning and causing more unease in a community still reeling from the Nukutere College and Avatea School fires on October 20. The fire was reported to authorities at 2.16 on Saturday […]
Good news from the outer islands
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Good to see news coming in from the outer islands, especially from Mauke and the Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae’s recent visit there. It was also good to know of the governor general’s visit to Marae Rakuipo (Kai manga in Mauke, Friday October 25), and to know his family links to us. However, […]
'I demand justice to prevail'
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, I am very concerned about certain senior government employees misusing my money, my property and my stocks and so on. I demand justice to prevail. The arrogance of these senior government employees who think that they are above the law. Enough is enough and I cannot be silent anymore.
'What happened to election promises?'
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Excessive business class travels and taxation seem to be this government’s main focus. Whatever happened to the many election promises to improve the standard of living, reduce the burden to taxpayers and create jobs through the private sector. We don’t want more loans; we want more jobs so our people will stay. Leadership […]
Ammunition on sale at police headquarters
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in National
The firearms licence-holding public can now get their ammunition from the police. The police are the only organisation that can sell ammunition and they do so under strict conditions, says inspector John Strickland. “The supplies are limited and we will strictly control the sales of the ammunition. Each individual will be allowed to buy only […]
Hospital staff take new ambulances for a spin
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in National
Hospital staff have been getting familiar with two second-hand ambulances that recently arrived on Rarotonga. The vehicles from St John’s ambulance service in New Zealand are currently stationed at Rarotonga hospital following their arrival in the Cooks last month. Two emergency medical technicians from St John’s in Hamilton have been on the island this week, […]
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