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SPC resource mobilisation and service delivery
The Pacific Community (SPC) recently held its annual meeting in Pape’ete, where 25 member countries, including the Cook Islands, came together to discuss progress and set priorities for the future.
TAU appoints engineering professional
Barbara Elliston has been appointed as an engineering professional for Rarotonga’s power authority Te Aponga Uira (TAUU) by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.
Toa secures construction approval
Toa Petroleum has secured approval from the National Environment Service (NES) to construct its office, but is still waiting for the green light to proceed with any other construction. Yesterday contractors moved the company’s office building into position, as Toa has approval to construct an office block and toilet and to install all affiliated facilities […]
Dearlove knocks 5 minutes off time
Cook Islands top paddler Reuben Dearlove achieved more at the recent Tahiti Te Aito than he originally thought. After official race results were released the day after the 28km race, Dearlove discovered the course was actually extended an extra kilometre for a total race course of 29km. Dearlove’s race time was recorded at 2.32 – […]
'No blame' in boating accident
The investigation into the boating accident on July 14 that has left Captain Moko’s Charters without a fishing boat has been closed by Cook Islands Police. The accident occurred during an early morning fishing charter aboard vessel Tangaroa-Jillymae, skippered by Blair Wilson. Three anglers were also aboard. The seven-metre fishing boat was hit by a […]
By-catch dumping on the rise, says fisherman
A local commercial fisherman believes the level of fish by-catch dumping is escalating in Cook Islands waters. The man, who posted a concerned comment on Te Ipukarea Society’s Facebook page, said one of his biggest concerns is the ”blatant“ dumping of fish, which he said is an escalating problem due to the increased vessel licences […]
Cooks have 800 percent harsher drug sentences
The Cook Islands has an 800 percent harsher maximum sentence for possession of cannabis than New Zealand, the court was told during the Operation Eagle trial. Last Friday Giovanni Marsters was sentenced to six years in prison for importing and conspiring to import cannabis into the Cook Islands. He also received a concurrent two year […]
Chinese fleet doubles in two years
China has sent sophisticated fishing boats into waters north of New Zealand, creating fears it is plundering the world’s last great tuna stock in a bid to stake a claim to the region’s resources. Official figures show a 125 percent increase in two years in the size of China’s South Pacific tuna fleet, with many […]
Advice for students
Students leaving school at the end of this year will soon be advised on their career options. Gail Townsend, chief executive of planning, policy and review at the Ministry of Education, says all senior students will have one-on-one careers counselling with a careers advisor to help them choose a suitable career path. Students from Rarotonga […]
Te Korero Maori a big hit
The Cook Islands Te Korero Maori Cultural Performing Arts Group, under the guidance of Vaitoti Tupa and Anthony Turua, has performed for the first time at one of the busiest airports in the world – Heathrow Airport in London – in the lead-up to the London Olympic Games. With thousands of athletes and supporters arriving […]
Burgled twice in a week
The Central Motel was burgled twice in one week, and manager Malcolm Laxton-Blinkhorn is understandably ”very pissed off“. A large sum of money was stolen from the motel, which got hit by burglars in the early hours of July 9 and then again a week later. Also stolen was a laptop, a stereo system, a […]
New era of high standards
The 10 new ministry heads were inducted into their roles by the prime minister in a ceremony at Red Cross yesterday. In his address to the new heads of ministry (HOMS), Prime Minister Henry Puna said they are the frontline and the ”face“ of public service, which reflects on the government. ”You are the leaders […]
Track champs start
While the London Olympics are still some days away, keen athletics fans can enjoy some local track and field today before the global showcase begins. The Air Rarotonga-sponsored Cook Islands National Age Group Championships will be run at the BCI Stadium today and tomorrow and will feature some of the Cook Island’s up-and-coming talent throughout […]
Netball talent showcased
The action was fierce, the passing was fast and the whistle blew loudly as the National Netball Age Group Championships got underway at the Telecom Sports Arena (TSA) yesterday. The matches showcased some of the best netball the Cook Islands has to offer, thanks to the participation from teams from the outer islands of Atiu, […]
Ciguatera has prompted dietary shift
Ciguatera outbreaks have accelerated the onset of non-communicable disease in the Cook Islands. Dr Teina Rongo presented his ciguatera (foodborne illness) research at the recent health conference, the theme of which was focused on the epidemic of non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes in the Cook Islands. Dr Rongo explained that ciguatera has far-reaching […]
Wind still 'playing for the other team'
Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua is experiencing some rough weather, and has elected to call in for shelter at Espiritu Santo to wait out the heavy winds and seas. From Captain Peia Patai yesterday: ”At the moment the wind is coming from New Caledonia, Uto and Matau’s water is contaminated and they are running low […]
Kwai a very welcome visitor
Cooks-registered cargo vessel Kwai arrived in port on Saturday morning, and is due to set sail for the northern group – Palmerston, Nassau and Pukapuka – either tomorrow or Thursday. Her tentative schedule has her in Palmerston around July 28, Nassau around July 31, Pukapuka from about August 1 to 3, Nassau on August 4, […]
Cowboys lead round of upsets
The Avatiu Eels have been given a reality check by gun-toting rivals the Arorangi Cowboys, who secured a remarkable 20-19 victory with the final kick of the game. Patchy drizzle did little to dampen the skills on offer at the Swamp as the Cowboys rediscovered their dominant forward pack and hammered the advantage home at […]
Museums called to return Pacific 'treasures'
Overseas museums are being called on to return all Pacific Island artefacts to enable the cultural economies of their countries of origin to grow. The call comes from the head of the organising committee for the recent Festival of Pacific Arts in the Solomon Islands, which included a forum on building a creative economy. Thousands […]
Partnerships critical for Pacific region
Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Tuiloma Neroni Slade has called for a committed and effective partnership between Forum countries and development partners to the region. Speaking at the opening of the 2012 Pacific Island Countries/Development Partners Meeting at the Secretariat in Suva, Fiji last week, Slade said the timing of the meeting […]
Ex-cop 'sure' Peppiatt's alive
An Australian ex-cop has been in the Cooks to investigate the strange disappearance of a Kiwi wanted on sex charges. Skipper David Peppiatt disappeared from yacht Bonny about 20 nautical miles from Rarotonga on January 3, after complaining of heart problems to authorities. He had fled New Zealand on the stolen yacht after being charged […]
Atiu – the ”land of birds“
In this article noted bird expert Gerald McCormack of the Natural Heritage Trust, explains to readers the rare bird life of the Cook Islands with particular emphasis on the ”land of birds“, Atiu. Mariri was the first settler of tiu, probably around 1300AD, and he called the island ‘Enua Manu, ”land of animals“, in response […]
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