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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.
'Happy ending'
Three fishermen had a lucky escape off Blackrock after their boat’s engine failed them on Saturday. Cook Islands patrol boat Te Kukupa went to their rescue on the blustery afternoon after information came to them through Telecom Cook Islands that three fishermen had encountered engine problems and were drifting at sea off Blackrock. Crew were […]
Bishop signs MOUs with China
Minister of marine resources and pearls Teina Bishop signed two memorandums of understanding while he was in China – one with Shanghai Ocean University to foster exchange of research, faculty members, and students, and another with the university and China Southern Fishery (Shenzhen Co Ltd). The first memorandum of understanding (MOU) bears Bishop’s signature and […]
Minister responds to 'Bishopgate'
Marine resources minister Teina Bishop has responded to questions around the Chinese fishing agreements’ saga. It comes after Bishop appointed Luen Thai Fishing Venture’s chief operating officer, Samuel Chou, as his advisor while $50,000 was given by the Tan Foundation for 135 laptops that will be distributed throughout the islands of Manihiki, Pukapuka, Penrhyn and […]
Nikao Sokattak host Matavera
Matavera will be travelling to Nikao today to play in the 2012 Rarotonga round cup competition with the first game scheduled to kick off at 4.15pm in the under 14 boys division. The second game today will start at 5pm with the CIPS Image & Copy Centre women’s championship. Referee Mata Iroa and assistants Kiiora […]
$2m for destination development
Expressions of interest are being called to give the Cook Islands a spruce-up on a grand scale. A number of initiatives will be rolled out over the next couple of years to increase the overall attractiveness of destination Cook Islands, says the tourism corporation’s destination development director Metua Vaiimene. The country has received $2 million […]
One-point win by Arorangi over Titikaveka
The Arorangi premier men’s side celebrated their one goal to nil win last Saturday after a mediocre performance against host Titikaveka in the Lotto Premier Men’s round cup competition. In wet conditions both Titikaveka and Arorangi managed to hold off each other’s strikers from scoring. Both teams were evenly matched with ball and field possession […]
Nutters out in force today
While the Hash House Harriers’ birthday run showcased some colourful characters, the real nutters will be out in force today to compete during the Nutters Cross Island Run. The race itself begins at the site of the Sheraton ruins and crosses various ridges and valleys en route to the Avatiu coastline. Given the spells of […]
Science, education and health working hand in hand
Using science and education to prevent non communicable diseases (NCD), such as diabetes, is the all important message that a multi-disciplinary team of educators from New Zealand is hoping to share with the Pacific. Their visit to Rarotonga was part of a scoping exercise, to see if LENScience, a science education for schools programme that […]
Education secretary guest speaker in Australia
The head of the education ministry recently addressed Australian teachers on the good teaching practices of the Cook Islands. Education secretary Sharyn Paio attended the annual general meeting of the Australasian Teacher Regulatory Authorities (ATRA) between August 20 and 28 in South Australia. The meeting was also attended by ATRA chief executives from every Australian […]
Local applicants slim pickings
The application deadline has closed on the large amount of teacher vacancies for next year – but there are few local applicants, says the education secretary. Sixteen teaching vacancies, including four school principals, were advertised recently to be filled for January 2013. Applications closed last Tuesday and the Ministry of Education is currently processing the […]
Police search illegal, claims man
A man charged with cannabis possession claims the manner in which the police conducted the search was illegal. Jason Arioka pleaded not guilty to possession of cannabis when he appeared in the High Court in front of Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata last Thursday. On September 19 at Titikaveka, Arioka was stopped by police […]
Opposition wants water works done 'fairly'
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is calling for the government to make absolutely sure that there is a fair share of the distribution of jobs that may arise out of the water projects proposed to start next year. Rasmussen is also calling on government to set aside the Minister of Infrastructure and Planning Teariki Heather from […]
Gift for 'good reporting'
Minister Teina Bishop yesterday presented the Cook Islands Herald with a plaque “for good reporting”. Upon arriving at a press conference, which was convened after Cabinet yesterday at Cook Islands News’ request, the minister presented Charles Pitt of the Cook Islands Herald with a gift. “This is a gift from me for the Herald for […]
Taxi wars continue
The secretary of the country’s taxi association has condemned the member of parliament who picks up tourists in an unlicensed taxi – but supports his cause. It was revealed in yesterday’s CI ews that Pukapuka-Nassau MP Tekii Lazaro has been picking up visitors in an unaccredited taxi van. This is something that strongly irks Cook’s […]
'A donation is a donation'
Minister Teina Bishop flatly denies allegations that the $50,000 cheque he accepted from the Tan Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Luen Thai Fishing Ventures Ltd, constitutes a form of bribery. As to whether there exists a policy governing private donations to government, he says: “I’m not aware of that.” “My understanding is what is given […]
Laptops going to northern group first
Education and marine resources minister Teina Bishop has directed that the 135 laptops donated by the Tan Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Luen Thai Fishing Ventures Ltd, should go to the northern group schools first because “that’s where the fishing is”. “I have decided the computers will go first to the northern Cook Islands students […]
Royal Jet raises questions
A chartered Royal Jet Abu Dhabi plane landed at Rarotonga International Airport last week to refuel (above). Cook Islands News understands the plane was carrying 12 VIPs and was in transit from Tahiti to Easter Island when it made the stop in the Cook Islands. Air New Zealand, who were designated as the official ground […]
Better communication a key during cyclones
More effective communication between the meteorological services and those who depend on their information was the key message behind the Severe Weather Forecasting and Disaster risk reduction Demonstration Project (SWFDDP) held last week. Hosted by the Rarotonga Met Service and funded by New Zealand’s environment and foreign affairs and trade ministries, New Zealand meteorological experts […]
Discover holiday home rental potential
Owners of the estimated 180 holiday homes on Rarotonga are invited to attend a market update tonight on the increasingly popular tourist accommodation option. The Tourism Corporation is coordinating the meeting, which will be held at the New Hope Church from 5.30pm to 7pm. Tourism’s director of destination development Metua Vaiimene says there is a […]
US congratulates Cooks on Forum
The prime minister has started his New York trip with a series of meetings to aid his participation throughout the rest of the annual United Nations General Assembly session. Shortly after arriving in New York at the weekend, Prime Minister Henry Puna met with the secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Tuiloma Neroni Slade, […]
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