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Court news
The case of Poe Poila, who is co-accused in the matter involving sporting executive Romani Katoa, has been adjourned to April 14.
$12.9m approved for solar battery project, NZ confirms
New Zealand says it approved $12.9 million for the Northern Group Battery Replacement Project a year ago, after Prime Minister Mark Brown told Parliament they were still working with the NZ government to start the project.
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, […]
Youth invited to mix with Attitude speakers
Young people in Rarotonga are being invited to hang out with a group of presenters from youth education programme Attitude at an informal gathering tonight. The five Kiwi presenters have been in the country this week delivering talks to students at all but three schools in Rarotonga. Attitude comes from a Biblical worldview and aims […]
Mangaians work towards self-reliance
The people of Mangaia are taking action to tackle ongoing challenges and become more self-reliant, rather than waiting on help from central government. Mangaia, which is the most southern of the Cook Islands, has less water now than it did a decade ago and struggles with a shrinking workforce. It needs improvements to its roads […]
Water conference focuses on Pacific co-operation
Co-operation is the theme of the 6th Pacific Water Conference and Expo, which has been ongoing for the past week in Rarotonga. The conference – based at the National Auditorium – officially got underway on Wednesday with a series of speeches by representatives of various donor groups, including the World Bank, AusAid, New Zealand’s ministry […]
Filipino community, PM respond to typhoon
The Filipino community of the Cook Islands is rising to the occasion to help family, friends, and relatives who’ve been affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda – one of the fiercest weather events ever recorded. “The aftermath of the typhoon we saw on TV news, in the newspapers, and on the internet was so disturbing, and […]
College arson suspects down to five
The tally of suspects for the Nukutere College fire has been narrowed down to five. The fire on October 20 was declared by investigators to be an act of arson, as was another fire at Avatea School later that day. “The suspects are aged between 14 and 25 and two of them are also linked […]
$10k rewards remain untouched
Despite two $10,000 rewards sitting on the table, no one has come forward yet with information about the arsonist responsible for three devastating fires in the past month. Blazes at Nukutere College and Avatea School on October 20, which destroyed 12 classrooms, have been declared as acts of arson. Late yesterday afternoon, police confirmed that […]
Constitutional amendment to erase Toagate debt - Triad
Triad expects the ‘Toagate saga’ to be legislated out of existence in the next session of parliament via a constitutional amendment, said lawyer Tim Arnold. Toagate refers to a court decision ordering the government to pay Toa a $1.75 million lump sum and guarantee the company an annual profit of $1.2 million from 2010 to […]
MMR hopes for weekly offloads by Huanan
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) hopes to expand a programme that allows a foreign fishing company to offload bycatch in Rarotonga. Since July, Huanan Fisheries Ltd – a subsidiary of Luen Thai Fishing Venture – has been approved to offload and sell by-catch to two local retailers as part of a trial programme. Initially […]
Developing the youth of the nation
Thirty two boys aged 13 to 20 are taking part in a three-week leadership course to learn disciplinary skills and organisation. The course will be military style and it officially started on November 11 at the Mitiaro Hostel. The course is being run by New Zealand defence force’s youth development unit and the Blue Light […]
Next year marks 100 years since start of Great War
A record number of people turned out for Remembrance Day on Monday, with next year’s commemorations expected to be even more significant. There were close to 40 people at the Cook Islands Returned and Services Association (RSA) on Monday morning, including local returned servicemen, island officials and tourists. Australian John Brennan, who visits the Cooks […]
Award winning wine maker to speak at awards
Guests of the prestigious 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards are in for a treat on Friday evening in more ways than one. Theo Giesen from Giesen Wines will be in attendance as a guest speaker. Giesen is the official wine of the 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards and together […]
Public ignoring fire safety messages
A bush fire that got out of hand near the Turangi rubbish dump yesterday is one of many that are cause for concern for the Rescue Fire Service. The fire, reported at 10.51am, was due to rubbish being carelessly discarded. Luckily no property was damaged. “The fire could have easily enveloped my house but the […]
First role models for the younger generation
Thirty-two young men are learning how to be great leaders and role models during three weeks in a military-style programme. The Mitiaro Hostel is the setting for the youth leadership programme that commenced on November 11, which aims to provide the young men with the skills and direction needed to successfully achieve their goals while […]
Protecting your sight for a lifetime
Taking good care of your eyes is the first step to protecting your sight for a lifetime, and caring for your eyes is what Annie Mason at The Eye Place does best. The Eye Place, located at Cooks Corner, specialises in full eye care and speciality sunglasses. Mason has all the equipment you would expect […]
Fuel tender digs up Toagate concerns
Tenders are being invited for the government’s controversial fuel hosting contract, which is set to open up old wounds from the ‘Toagate saga’. Te Aponga Uira has issued the call for tenders, where the winning bidder will store and manage TAU’s fuel from February. The fuel hosting contract, which includes transporting fuel from the ship […]
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