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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.
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 […]
DNHRD merges into Ministry of Education
Education for Cook Islanders from the first day of school to further education at tertiary level will become more streamlined after the merger of the Department of National Human Resources Development and the Ministry of Education. Their amalgamation, effective from yesterday, comes as part of the Cook Islands government’s streamlining of the public sector, in […]
Voyagers gather for culture, arts, harmony
The Pacific Voyagers and the Cook Islands’ voyagers aboard Marumaru Atua arrived in Honiara at the weekend. They sailed from Vanuatu in time to make the Festival of Pacific Arts, which officially started on Sunday. The festival encompasses over 3000 artists and cultural practitioners from all over the Pacific, who are gathering to celebrate their […]
NZ gives $9.5m to education over 3 years
For over 25 years the New Zealand Government has provided support to the Cook Islands education sector and today an arrangement for the next three years will be confirmed at a small gathering at Ngatipa. Secretary of education Sharyn Paio, school principals, staff of the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders will be present to […]
New magazine for Titikaveka College
Titikaveka College will be producing a school magazine this year, after a break of many years since the last publication. The students themselves will be producing the magazine, thanks to an upgrade to the computer system in the school’s computer lab. The information communication technology classes will now include a variety of multimedia programmes, including […]
Auckland mayor leads delegation to Cooks
Auckland mayor Len Brown and a group of Auckland businesspeople arrive in Rarotonga next Monday. Delegates will include business executives from the fields of education, infrastructure and food and beverage – sectors which make up 23 percent of the Auckland economy and are listed as priorities in Auckland Council’s Economic Development Strategy. Brown and his […]
'Paravets' proposed for Pacific animals
The chronic shortage of veterinarians in the Pacific Islands may be solved with the training of paravets, the animal world’s equivalent to paramedics. Maintaining healthy livestock and livestock products is an ongoing challenge in Pacific Islands countries and territories (PICTs). The Paravet Project, administered by SPC’s regional animal health service, was designed in response to […]
Cooks not ready for cybercrime
The Cooks are vulnerable to the rising threat of cybercrime, with no legislation in place to stop it. Cybercrime is a global problem affecting all countries that have access to mobile phones and internet technology. Areas of concern include child pornography, cyber-bullying and the theft of money by stealing bank account numbers and credit card […]
Tourism seeks expo partners
The tourism corporation is looking for exhibition partners to join them at the Flight Centre mid-year travel expo in Auckland in August. The expo will be held from 10am to 4pm at the ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane, Auckland, on August 12. The cost to any company who wants to apply will depend on the number […]
Tenders re-opened
A call for tenders for Cook Islands destination videos closed last Friday, but tourism is now running the tender again to make sure they comply with all tender requirements. The invite to tender asks film companies to submit proposals for a number of three adverts and six types of videos, including ones targeting honeymooners, families […]
Lunch is on CITC
Kindness, sunshine and all sorts of good food was spread in Tupapa as another of the CITC Building Centre’s free lunches was held at the Creative Centre on Friday. A beautiful spread of fresh fruit, sandwiches, savouries and other tasty dishes were on hand courtesy of the building centre. The centre puts on a sausage […]
Scholarships for 2013 to be granted
A number of scholarships for study next year closed on June 14, with applicants still to be told who won them. Cook Islands Government in-country tuition awards scholarships (ITAS) are for current tertiary students who have been admitted into a tertiary-level programme of study and have already completed at least four courses towards this programme. […]
All home for Ui Ariki Day
All the cabinet ministers will be on the island for Ui Ariki Day on Friday. This is the first time the yearly recognition of the nation’s traditional leaders has been celebrated with a public holiday. The House of Ariki met for the first time on July 6, 1967. The first commemoration of the Ui Ariki […]
Rotaract wins award
Rotaract has won the prestigious Rotary International Presidential Changemaker Award. The local club – Rotary’s younger counterpart – beat out district Rotary clubs to receive the award as recognition of the work it has been doing in the Cook Islands community. As recipient of the District 9920 award, Rotaract is being honoured for making an […]
Rotary and Rotaract gather at Ngatipa
Rotary ushered in its new president with a night out at Ngatipa on Saturday. About 70 people – Rotarians and their guests, High Commissioner John Carter and wife Leoni, and the young Rotaractors – attended a dinner function at the high commissioner’s residence to celebrate the re-inauguration of John McElhinney as president of Rotary. McElhinney […]
Lady Mary a lifeline for Mangaia
The shops and food cupboards of people on the island of Mangaia are now well stocked after Taio Shipping’s fishing vessel FV Lady Mary made two runs to the island laden with goods. FV Lady Mary berthed at Mangaia harbor on Wednesday before returning to Rarotonga for more goods and returning to Mangaia on Saturday. […]
Damm's stunning iPhone design
A new ‘glass’ material, an enlarged screen and stereo speakers are three key features to a sleek new iPhone design created by Cook Islands designer Tony Damm. Damm, now based in Auckland, has created his idea of the next generation of Apple’s trademarked smartphone. The prototype has certainly captured the attention of the online community, […]
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