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Crown Law Office on track for record number of lawyers
The Crown Law Office is on course to have its highest number of lawyers ever, a significant improvement from just five lawyers in August last year.
Former NZ police prosecutor joins Cook Islands Crown Law
A 44-year-old former New Zealand police prosecutor of Samoan ethnicity is the newest addition to the Cook Islands Crown Law Office
Filipino community appeals to Cook Islands generosity
In the Cook Islands there are about 200 Filipino workers and out of those at least 10 people have families in the region affected by the super typhoon Yolanda. Yolanda, a super typhoon that left over 4000 people – and counting – dead in the central Philippine region of Visayan on November 8, has sprung […]
Prison escapee released on bail
It has been decided that prison escapee and repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois will be released from prison and is no longer regarded as a danger to the community. Tahitian man Dauvois, 34, appeared in court on Thursday for a call-over where his lawyer, Norman George, maintained that his client had a medical condition possibly brought […]
Industry honours excellence
Members of the Cook Islands travel industry were present Friday evening at an exclusive gala event to honour excellence in the sector. The theme of “Then and Now” was evident at the 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Award, with sounds from the Tukurima string band who described themselves as “just a bunch of […]
Pacific Resort big winner at awards gala
The 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards gala on Friday was an evening designed to honour what’s most important in the industry – hospitality and “our manuiri”. Last Friday, the sector saluted the Pacific Resort Group with the night’s Supreme Award – recognition to that importance. The company, which operates a number of […]
Ministers attend traditional Tinomana Ariki investiture
The premier event of the week that will see most cabinet members in attendance will be the investiture of Tokerau Munro with the Puaikura Paramount Chief title, Tinomana Ariki. The event takes place on Thursday, and is expected to draw huge crowds from across the island. Prime Minister Henry Puna will be in the country […]
Vision for Cook Islands vanilla brand
Cook Islands vanilla growers should be looking at how to develop a single, strong brand which stands out in the global market, says the Minister of Agriculture. Kiriau Turepu, who is a grower himself, said the local vanilla industry is still very young but has the potential to become a solid earner for the economy. […]
Cook Islands women should stand up and be counted
Cook Islands women need to continue to put their hands up for leadership positions to challenge the male-dominated world of politics, says president of the Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW). Women represent 49 per cent of the total population in the Cooks, and yet currently there are only three women members of parliament. […]
Women underrepresented in parliament
Women represent 49 per cent of the total population and yet currently there are only three women members of parliament. The 12th Triennial Conference for Pacific Women at the National Auditorium from October 20- 24, highlighted this issue. The Cook Islands have seen a shift in the community mindset in regards to representation of women […]
Researcher examines Cooks development
Research by a visiting PhD candidate from the University of Auckland is providing interesting insight into the development of small states such as the Cook Islands. Zbigniew Dumienski, a citizen from the central European nation of Poland, is currently in Rarotonga compiling research for his doctorate thesis which examines economic development in ‘micro-states’. The focus […]
Neighbourly gesture
Nikao Maori School raised $1070 and donated it to neighbouring school Apii Avatea on November 8. The funds were raised through a quick raffle and are in aid of the Avatea School rebuilding process after an act of arson on October 20 destroyed six classrooms and its library in the blaze. “Everyone was very supportive […]
Dietary supplements versus nu
Barbara Allpress is a registered practitioner and life member of the New Zealand Register of Holistic Aromatherapists (NZRHA), who spends up to six months of each year living in Rarotonga. She has published articles relating to health issues for magazines and for the NZRHA journal, and has presented at two of the Cook Islands Annual […]
Chlamydia mass treatment campaign
The rate of chlamydia in the Cook Islands has been reduced by 50 per cent since 2011. It has gone down from 22 per cent to 11 per cent and the aim of the Ministry of Health is to reduce it further by conducting a mass treatment campaign. The chlamydia mass treatment campaign held from […]
Shuttle time badminton
A goal to have Cook Islands badminton players competing at the Olympics in four years’ time is spurring on the local badminton association in its development drive. Under the presidency of Hugh Graham, also the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) – there has been renewed interest and drive in reviving the sport […]
Free diabetes health checks offered
Over 270 people were seen by representatives of the ministry of health for free diabetes medical checks on November 14 to celebrate World Diabetes Day. The ministry of health conducted the free diabetes health checks from 9am-1.30pm. “We checked height, weight, blood sugar level and cholesterol and we had three doctors for advice in case […]
A boutique experience at Blackrock Villas
It was the opportunity to create something special that has brought a New Zealand couple to the tropical shores of the Cook Islands. Michelle and Andy McFarlane are the new owners of Blackrock Villas Boutique Resort, having moved from Whitianga four months ago. For Michelle, the villas immediately struck her as a very special place […]
Visitor donates 45 moonboots to the hospital
Local non-government organisation Hospital Comforts is well-stocked thanks to a regular visitor to Rarotonga. Jenny Taylor, who resides in Hastings, New Zealand, has brought an impressive list of equipment for the sick or injured on her most recent visit, including 66 braces for legs, knees and ankles, 45 moonboots, 17 walking sticks, 11 shoulder slings, […]
Crazy hair at Te Uki Ou
Crazy hair and a few crazy faces made for a fun day of learning at Apii Te Uki Ou yesterday. The school held their third weekly fundraiser in support of those who have been affected by the recent arson attacks, with this week all about raising funds for Turoa Bakery. Students made a donation and […]
Te Mato Vai to include water treatment
The $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project will be including water treatment as part of its host of initiatives to improve Rarotonga’s water supply. The method of water filtration to be utilised is still in the process of being worked out – with both physical and chemical treatment under consideration – and will […]
'Clean up the world' in Manihiki
Manihiki held its ‘Clean Up the World’ campaign on November 14. The annual clean-up campaign is co-ordinated by the National Environment Service (NES) and was led by senior education officer Matthew Rima and runs on September 13, but delays caused the Manihiki campaign to be run late. It saw Manihiki volunteers focusing their efforts on […]
Government delivering water due to shortages
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning has been delivering water to households adversely affected by the ongoing dry conditions being experienced in Rarotonga. “There’s a huge demand,” said secretary Mac Mokoroa with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP). Mokoroa said over 50 trips to households around the islands have occurred since shortages were first […]
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