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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.
Drum gifts draw sound advice
Thursday was a day of welcoming and one of well-wishes for the students at Nukutere College. A beautiful sunny day brought beams of smiles to the faces of the students at school with the gifting of a new pate (drum) set gifted by local maker William Vogel. It wasn’t long before smiles were replaced by […]
Greater awareness promoted
Raising awareness for the needs of people with disabilities and promoting better networking between organisations were two key parts to a forum organised by the Cook Islands National Disability Council. The day-long event was held at the Sinai Hall in Taputapuatea and council coordinator Pat Farr says it was aimed at building on the Cook […]
Helmets won't affect tourism
Tourist numbers would not be affected if helmets were made compulsory, according to the Cook Islands tourism corporation. But the corporation says it can ”see the dilemma“ in weighing up the helmet debate. ”Visitors come here looking for unique experiences and the freedom of not wearing a helmet while riding a motorbike is one of […]
Shaping up!
Four weeks into the new Top Shape Health and Fitness Gym’s ‘shape for life’ challenge – those on the programme are feeling healthier and more energetic. The challenge designed for Cook Islanders and designed to fit around each individual, has attracted over 100 people to the programme to change their lives and lifestyle for the […]
Kids called to make kites
Aitutaki school kids had their chance – now it’s Rarotonga’s turn to craft flying masterpieces out of old scraps. Local kitesurfers are running a recyclable kite competition for five- to nine-year-old students of Rarotonga schools. They ran the same competition in Aitutaki last week, to coincide with Manureva, the Cook Islands’ second annual kitesurfing competition. […]
Reporter pushes his comfort zone
After two weeks in Rarotonga, the newest member of the Cook Islands News team is satisfied he made the right decision to accept a job as a reporter in a country he knew little about. Matiu Workman joins the team from the Auckland office of sports news website Sportal New Zealand, where he worked for […]
Ui Ariki changing roles
Before the arrival of Christianity to the islands – the ariki ruled his vaka tangata as his people wished. The traditional ‘mana’ of the ariki as leader of his tribe is much alive today as it was during pre-Christianity times, however what has changed is the level of respect given to them by the various […]
PM off to Aitutaki
All cabinet ministers will be in the Cook Islands next week. Prime Minister Henry Puna will fly to Aitutaki on Friday, where he has meetings with the Island Council to discuss arrangements for the Pacific Islands Forum in August, part of which will be hosted on Aitutaki. He returns to Rarotonga the next day. Deputy […]
Stand up, be strong
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is warning all new heads of ministries to stand up for themselves and to resist being ”bullied“ by the government. ”The opposition wishes the best to all the HOMs (heads of ministries) reappointed or appointed and we’re asking the HOMs to stand up to bullying and attempts by the government and […]
No suspects in home invasion
Police are no further along in their investigation into a burglary of a Titikaveka house 12 days ago. On the night of June 25 a man entered through a balcony door into Tikioki resident Hoana Matapo’s bedroom while she was in bed with her three young children. As there was a bedside lamp on in […]
Tree care and trimming an arbour of love
People wanting to know more about the proper trimming of trees are being advised to visit the utu tree-dominated Makea Nui Ariki marae in Avarua. Nooroa Baker, of Baker Tree Services, gained his seven-year qualification and worked for 17 years in New Zealand before returning home. Baker is concerned at how people are trimming trees […]
Media man says reports 'ridiculous'
Johnson Honimae – who is this week the subject of extensive regional media attention, having been accused of making offensive remarks as emcee for the Festival of Pacific Arts in Honiara – is in Rarotonga to meet with the Pacific Islands Forum organising committee in his capacity as media officer for the Forum Secretariat. Accompanied […]
New company invites local investment
Tai Moana Ltd has secured an international shipping licence for the next two years. After much deliberation, Deputy Prime Minister and minister of shipping Tom Marsters has made the decision to award the licence to the newly-incorporated local company. Offers have been made by Pacific Forum Line, Pacific Direct Line and Shipping Cook Islands Ltd, […]
Tinned tuna at school lunches
For cabinet ministers and Rarotonga students alike, tinned tuna was on yesterday’s lunch menu. Those children who participated in a nationwide contest to design the ‘Cook Islands Golden Tuna’ label that will adorn cans of Cook Islands tinned tuna received free samples of Starkist tuna – lunch packs and tuna tins – from minister of […]
Sisters join brother's discovery mission
A chance to understand what life was like in the Cook Islands for the late Arthur Beren is why two of his daughters – accompanied by ‘war baby’ half-brother, also Arthur Beren – are in the country. Reba Burns and JoAnn Beren were excited about seeing where their father, who was an NCO in the […]
Fish footage wows crowd
A group of 25 people are among the fortunate few worldwide who have seen what life is like on the deep reefs of Rarotonga. Fresh from another deep reef dive, marine researchers Richard Pyle and Brian Bowen gave a presentation to a packed MBA Room at the University of the South Pacific on Tuesday night. […]
Prison for careless driver
Two men were sentenced for careless driving causing injury by Justice Hugh Williams in the High Court last Thursday. Vainerii Akaapa was sentenced to four months in prison followed by 12 months of probation service for his careless driving which caused injury. He was disqualified from holding a drivers licence for two years. John Junior […]
Key witness changes tune
A theft charge was thrown out of the High Court yesterday after Crown’s key witness changed his story. Jason Arioka was in court for stealing property from a tourist’s scooter – which he denied – however justices of the peace John Kenning, John Whitta and Georgina Keenan-Williams dismissed the charge. Crown prosecutor Tuaine Manavaroa said […]
Rarotonga flight diverted
An Air New Zealand flight from Rarotonga was diverted to Wellington yesterday morning after heavy fog meant the plane could not land in Auckland. Air New Zealand local manager David Bridge confirmed that NZ749 was diverted to the capital after Auckland Airport was closed due to fog. ”The flight refuelled in Wellington then was able […]
Peters keeps ties strong
He is known in New Zealand for his infamous lines and unashamed nature in parliament, but New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is ensuring he preserves the special relationship both he and the country have with the Cook Islands. Peters was in Rarotonga this week getting updates on issues concerning aid, foreign affairs and issues […]
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