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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.
Wall nears completion
Ports authority Bim Tou says the real legacy of the soon-to-be-completed Avatiu harbour development lies in the new-found skills of the large local labour force who have worked on the project. While there have been 65 workers on the project in total, just 12 of them are expatriates recruited for the McConnell Dowell-run development. It […]
Ariki vaine honoured and praised
Tinomana Ruta Tuoro Ariki and Dame Margaret Makea Karika Ariki DBE were the first two chiefs to be welcomed to Atupare Marae during the celebrations of Ra o te Ui Ariki on Friday. Tinomana had the honour of being the first ariki welcomed as the paramount chief of the host vaka Puaikura. Dame Margaret Makea […]
Retreat for police
Cook Islands Police attended a retreat in Titikaveka on Tuesday in order to plan for the next financial year. About 10 members of the police force were at the all-day planning session at the SDA administration building. The management team, led by police commissioner Maara Tetava, came up with business plans to stand the police […]
Growing pride at agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture had three reasons to celebrate on Thursday. As the ministry formally celebrated Dr Matairangi Purea’s homecoming to the Arorangi headquarters, Purea celebrated the remarkable achievements of two of his staff. ”I am so proud of these fellows,“ Dr Purea said of head of biosecurity Ngatoko Ngatoko and director of research William […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
8 months without formal powers
The Cook Islands is still without an ombudsman. For over seven months, the office of the ombudsman has been without formal powers. Ombudsman Janet Maki resigned in December to pursue other opportunities, and the prime minister has yet to fill the vacancy as is his mandate. ”The vacancy for the ombudsman position is yet to […]
Disappointment over arts festival
The Cook Islands Arts Council is exceedingly disappointed that no Cook Islands contingent is representing the country at Honiara’s Festival of Pacific Arts. Chairman Mike Tavioni says it is ”stupid“ that the Cook Islands failed to send a delegation, and believes there was ”no bloody excuse“ for it. The Ministry of Cultural Development has said […]
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