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National
Youngsters learn from the best at Junior Rugby League Clinic
More than 100 children gathered at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday to learn from the best of Cook Islands Rugby League international stars as part of the Cook Islands Athletic Development Junior Rugby League Clinic.
Tropical Cyclone Pita downgraded to a low pressure, strong winds and heavy rain continue
Cook Islands Meteorological Service has confirmed this morning that Tropical Cyclone Pita has now been downgraded to a low pressure.
Careless botch-up causes havoc in parliament
As I get older I notice that I am bent on proper procedures, a stickler for rules and a fairly orderly person, a “creature of habit”, some would say. To some, such people are nuisances; they irritate those around them. In the world of youth such people are “nerds” and in the hustle bustle of […]
Electronics for Xmas stockings
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and CITC supermarket are spreading the Christmas cheer early among customers. The Christmas promotion has $20,000 worth of Samsung products up for grabs with any three purchases of Anchor, Chesdale or Tip Top products. The first round of winners were announced on Saturday and were presented with their early […]
Five arrested after spike in robberies
A spate of robberies over the past few weeks has resulted in police arresting five men, all with previous criminal histories. Detective inspector Areumu Ingaua said seven robberies were reported to police last Thursday and another five the next day. “I was surprised to see this amount in one day,” Ingaua said. “The good news […]
Travel students pay a visit to Arorangi School
Arorangi School welcomed students from the travel industry into the school last month. Students from Sir George Seymour National College of airline, travel and tourism were hosted by students from Year 8 and 9 and Arorangi School, with the visit providing the opportunity for discussions about potential career paths for all involved. Arorangi students had […]
Parliament discusses pine trees on Mangaia
During question period on Thursday, Tamarua Member of Parliament Tetangi Matapo resurrected the issue of pine trees on Mangaia – a problem that has festered on the island for over 20 years. “What is government going to do to remove the pine trees on the island?” asked Matapo. “What I have heard is that government […]
Celebrations at Avarua School
Students, teachers and the local community filled Avarua School field on Thursday morning for the school’s end of year prizegiving. Excited ei-wearing students waited patiently for their turn to perform, with Minister of Education Teina Bishop and secretary of education Sharyn Paio present to support the school. Celebrating success of the students was the main […]
Government plans outer island agriculture
Agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu laid out the government’s plans for developing the sector in the outer islands yesterday in parliament. Turepu was responding to a question by Mangaia member of parliament Winton Pickering, who asked the minister what plans are in place to boost agricultural output in the pa enua. “Minister, it’s always been a […]
Ei day before Santa walkabout
It’s ei katu day at Foodland today so show your tropical Christmas spirit and be in to win. Wear an ei katu or any ei, spend $5 or more on Christmas products and you could win one of three fabulous Lindz chocolate prizes. The draw for the ei day initiative will be done on Saturday […]
Te Kainga gives thanks for new van and building
A building on its last legs and one old car prompted the community into action to help the Te Kainga Mental Health Trust. A van was gifted to the trust in September with the aid of the Indian government’s India Grant and the trust is grateful for the use of the vehicle. “When we started […]
Sixth mental health training workshop in Raro
Mental health professionals came together to discuss mental health this week, with a focus on how to reduce anxiety disorders and depression in the Cooks. Anxiety forms 60 per cent of all mental health illness reported in Rarotonga and depression comes in second at 20 per cent. These are statistics that the Te Kainga Mental […]
Resort owners gather for tourism trade day
Local resort owners put their best foot forward yesterday to strike new contracts with dozens of travel wholesalers from offshore markets. About 65 wholesalers from 15 different countries are in the Cook Islands this week to meet with members of the tourism industry at the Kia Orana Cook Islands event. Now into its fourth year, […]
Free fun at wildlife centre
It’s all fun and games at the Cook Islands Whale and Wildlife Centre today, and everyone is welcome! After a fantastic year with lots of support from locals both on Rarotonga and in the outer islands the centre wants to say thank you with fun, games and discounts on products. The fun begins at 2.30pm […]
Who will wear the crown?
Tonight’s the night for contestants in the ‘Carpenters Miss South Pacific 2013’ including our very own Miss Cook Islands, Teuira Napa (20). It’s been a busy week for the lovely ladies who’ve been engaged in activities leading up to the crowning tonight including the official photo shoot, a tour of the Vilu War Museum and […]
Cook Islands seeks fishing ban in high seas pocket
The Cook Islands is seeking a ruling from the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) meeting being held in Cairns this week for a complete ban on longline fishing in its adjacent eastern high seas pocket. The high seas pocket which sits between the exclusive economic zones of the Cook Islands, Kiribati and French Polynesia […]
Cook Islands 'stands up' to big fishing nations
Regional media reports are painting the Cook Islands as a leading force in standing “up to big fishing nations on conservation” at a regional meeting in Australia. A local delegation is attending the weeklong Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) meeting in Cairns, and pushing for a complete ban on longline fishing in the eastern […]
Bonny cash could pay local officials
Money found aboard the infamous yacht ‘Bonny’ could be used to pay local authorities and a private company that incurred costs when the vessel was towed back to Avatiu Harbour nearly two years ago, says a police investigator. Inspector John Strickland said Cook Islands Police have been consulting with the Crown Law office on what […]
Outer islands MPs voice concerns in parliament
Pointed questions have been thrown at the government by outer islands members of parliament during the first few days of parliament sitting. On Tuesday, Rakahanga MP Taunga Toka asked the government about their perceived failure to appoint an island council member on the island for three years. “As the PM promised, when everything has been […]
Arson investigation passes six-week mark
Police have executed three more search warrants in their efforts to solve an arson investigation that has now been running for more than six weeks. People in Rarotonga were shaken when an arsonist burned down six classrooms, three resource rooms, a canteen and small side room at Nukutere College on October 20. Later that day, […]
'The future for this government is being limited'
Dear Editor, Geoff Stoddard has made a statement in your paper (Wednesday December 4), and I hope there will be many more. Geoff Stoddard may, and I mean “may”, have a better recollection than me three or seven years ago but I do recall two things: 1) I was satisfied with his answer and the […]
Tetautua 'mini wharf' project complete
Residents along the shores of Tetautua village on the island of Penrhyn are now protected against the forces of nature after the village’s crumbling foreshore safety barriers have been rebuilt. Tetautua island council member Rio Teika instigated the project earlier this year but with no luck in funding from government agencies – he turned to […]
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