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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.
Raise the tax threshold, say NZ-paid pensioners
Increasing the amount any individual can earn without paying taxes in the Cook Islands will solve the current dispute between Grey Power and revenue collectors with the government, said a couple earning the NZ-paid pension. Ray and Vaine Robinson said raising the personal tax threshold from the current $10,000 to at least $16,000 will help […]
Tereora students awarded for year's work
The community joined the celebrations at Tereora College yesterday, as the school recognised the hard work of its senior students over the year. “It’s a really important occasion where we come together as a community and celebrate excellence,” said principal Bali Haque, adding that this could be academic, cultural or sporting excellence. Students proudly walked […]
Theft leaves tourist family broke
A family from New Zealand was recently robbed on their second night in Rarotonga. The incident took place on October 29 in the early hours of the morning while the family from Muriwai beach – a coastal community on the west coast of Auckland – was still asleep in their beds. “The people who stole […]
Festival of lights in Rarotonga
Lights, candles and Bollywood performances will all be part of this year’s Diwali celebrations. Taking place at the Akaoa Hall in Arorangi on November 9, the celebrations will begin at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy a little bit of Indian culture. There will be a welcome speech by president of the […]
No cabinet endorsement for fuel tanker – Ports Authority
The general manager of the Ports Authority has apologised to Triad following a letter issued from his office that incorrectly stated there is cabinet endorsement for an offshore fuel tanker project. The statement follows a letter to the editor from Triad Pacific Petroleum director Chris Vaile in CINews on November 6, which raised concerns that […]
Cooks joins cyclone risk insurance scheme
The Cook Islands has signed on for a disaster risk insurance scheme. The Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Pilot was recently renewed for its second season, with the Cooks newly joining five other participating Pacific island countries – Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu – to gain insurance coverage against earthquake, tsunami and tropical […]
December start date for parliament proposed
An official with the Cook Islands parliament is proposing December 9 as a start date for the house’s next sitting. Recently-hired parliament clerk John Tangi – who began the job in September – announced the proposed date this week. “Given the nature of the bills, we are looking at perhaps five days,” he said. “That […]
Te Mato Vai work continues despite BTIB warning
The company tasked with managing the $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project is continuing with its work despite a warning from a government agency to cease operations. KEW Consult Limited – the company selected through government tender to manage Te Mato Vai – is continuing with ‘planning’ work, despite being warned last week […]
Hospital runs short on water
Rarotonga Hospital ran low on water this week and three tank-loads had to be trucked in to avoid sending patients home. Hospital staff noticed water pressure weakening late Monday night and alerted management the next morning. Director of hospital services Dr Henry Tikaka Henry said low pressure in the mains system meant water was not […]
Water drainage jobs in the pipeline
Work is being planned to tackle the problem of drainage water flowing out of streams and onto nearby property in some parts of Rarotonga. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) is currently inviting contractors to tender for four separate jobs. Joseph Akaruru, acting director of policy planning and asset management services, said the ministry […]
Airline selected as possible long haul flights candidate
An airline has been selected by a government group as a possible candidate to provide long haul aviation services between the Cook Islands and destinations in the United States and Australia. A total of eight commercial airlines were approached to provide aviation services from the Cook Islands to the United States and Australia. Four responses […]
Sausage sizzle raises $370 for breast cancer
More than $300 has been raised by Westpac for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) The bank held a sausage sizzle yesterday, managing to pull together $370. This is the first time that the bank has provided financial support to the foundation in the Cooks. “Internationally, Westpac supports the foundation. So it is really […]
BTIB chair files complaint against Financial Secretary
The chairman of the Business Trade Investment Board has filed an official complaint against the Ministry of Finance secretary with the Office of the Ombudsman. Yesterday, Ombudsman Tearoa Tini confirmed he received a letter of complaint from George Pitt on Monday afternoon, saying he is currently considering the “line of action to take” and will […]
Dance fundraiser for Avatea School
When a fire blazed through six classrooms and the library at Avatea School, it strengthened the school’s fighting spirit. Now Apii Avatea is getting back on its feet after the October 20 tragedy and the community is doing everything in its power to help. A dance fitness fundraiser is being held at the Tupapa Centre […]
Southern group consulted on tax review
People on the islands of Mauke and Mitiaro will over the next week be hearing first-hand about the finance ministry’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 planned changes. MFEM economic advisor James Webb has already visited Aitutaki, […]
Prime Minister speaks out on fires
Prime Minister Henry Puna has offered his sympathies to those affected by the weekend fire in Titikaveka, and accused the opposition of using the disaster for political purposes. “The Prime Minister says he shares the concerns of everyone on Rarotonga in sympathising with the families, who lost their property, belongings, and livelihoods in the recent […]
Police commend public for good behaviour at 7s
With ‘Sevens in Heaven,’ in full swing, the police were praising the public for maintaining decorum over the weekend at the BCI Stadium. They were, however, kept busy with two motor vehicle crashes, one burglary, one theft and four complaints of excessive noise due to alcohol consumption. A house fire in Turoa was also reported […]
Door closes on tenders for hospital warehouse
Tender submissions closed yesterday for contractors wishing to design and build a new pharmacy warehouse at Rarotonga Hospital. The Cook Islands Investment Corporation has been inviting tenders for the build – which involves the supply of all professional services, materials, labour, machinery and equipment. Shona Tekorona, property officer for the corporation, said tenders had to […]
Complaint gets no response from prisoner
Prisoner Roger Tai Blake said he has no comment on complaints from a Cook Islander named in his bail conditions, who says he had nothing to do with the case. Aumareva Aumareva, who has lived in New Zealand since 2008, said he was shocked to find he had been named in the court case of […]
Westpac boosts annual earnings to $8.2 billion
Westpac has raked in cash earnings of $8.2 billion in the past year, with the bank’s Pacific business boosting its profit by more than a third. Australia’s second-largest lender today released its financial results for the year to September, showing cash earnings rose by 8 per cent. Chief executive Gail Kelly said the result was […]
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