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National
Jewels of the Cook Islands ready to shine at Dine and Dance event
A New Zealand-based Cook Islands entertainment group is on the island and is set to perform tonight in what they say will be a magical night of dining and dancing in Rarotonga.
Aitutaki community re-establishes traditional ra’ui to protect marine
The Aitutaki community has re-established a traditional ra’ui, a temporary fishing ban, in their lagoon to protect marine life and ensure sustainable resource management, with support from the National Environment Service.
Police change tack
Ryann Daniel Kelly pleaded guilty by letter to an excess breath alcohol charge, rather than pleading guilty to causing a crash while driving with excess blood alcohol, as was reported in yesterday’s newspaper. The charge was correctly reported from last Thursday’s High Court session, but police have now told Kelly it was the other driver […]
Cooks in violence against women study
Five countries in the South Pacific region will soon begin national studies of the prevalence and patterns of violence against women, after technical preparations for core research teams ended in Suva last month. Organised by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the preparations involved the country research co-ordinator and officials from the statistics office and […]
Diplomat impressed
Australia’s new High Commissioner to the Cook Islands says he has ”positive impressions“ of the country on his first trip here. Michael Potts became High Commissioner to New Zealand, the Cooks and Niue on July 16. He is based in Wellington and his visit to Rarotonga has been his first overseas visit in his new […]
Paintball pellets having to be rationed
Paintball has proven so popular that organisers miscalculated the number of paintball pellets needed – meaning they will have to be rationed until more arrive. The next order of 120,000 pellets arrives in the second week of August. Participants will now only be allowed between 100 to 200 paintballs per game. According to the owners […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tereora College students will be working hard during the holidays
Not all students will be taking a break in the coming weeks of the school holidays. Many Tereora College students will be taking the opportunity to further their learning, by taking part in the school’s holiday programme during the first week of the second term break. Over 80 students have enrolled in the programme, which […]
Community scheme celebrated
The Cook Islands’ longest-running initiative scheme came to an end on Thursday night with a celebration of its achievements at Pa Ariki Mata Enua Palace-Turangi in Ngatangiia. The Community Initiatives Scheme (CIS) will be replaced by the Social Impact Fund (SIF), which is yet to be finalised but aims to incorporate funding from the New […]
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