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Parliament’s 12 sitting days sufficient for business: Clerk
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
Tatiana Kautai, a Cook Islander Muslim, has shared her personal journey into Islam and her experiences living as a Muslim in the Cook Islands. Talaia Mika reports.
TAU board appoints engineering professional
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has gained an expert described strong new asset with the appointment of Barbara Elliston, an experienced electrical engineer and corporate governance professional, by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.
Skies clearing for New Years Eve
Clear skies and light winds are expected in Rarotonga tonight as people gather to usher in 2012. The Cook Islands Meteorological Service predicts midnights fireworks will be launched into mostly clear skies as the weather system which brought high winds and heavy rain to the southern group of islands moves on. Met service director Arona […]
Tiraa family reunite in Matavera
More than 100 family members from across the Cook Islands, Australia and New Zealand have gathered at Takitumu this week all descendants of Tuakana Mataiapo Tutara Tuakana Tiraa. The Tuakana Tiraa family has spent many rainy days tracing its roots and following the many branches of the family tree to current family members. More than […]
Cash gift to Te Kainga appreciated
An anonymous contributor has given a timely donation to Te Kainga Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, delivering $1000 to the not-for-profit organisation just before Christmas. Te Kainga director Mereana Taikoko said the donation was a welcome injection to the services coffers for the holiday season. She said the centre did not ask for donations, especially […]
Quake heroes due soon
The Cook Islands is anticipating its Christchurch Heroes will begin making the journey over from New Zealand early in the New Year. The 50 heroes and their partners will begin making their way over to Rarotonga from late January or early February for their all-expenses-paid holiday in the Cook Islands. The heroes will come in […]
Staff ready to move into new HQ
After being homeless for almost five years, the Ministry of Education will finally move into its new headquarters next month. The ministry has been given the go-ahead to move into its Nikao headquarters, located behind the airport near Tereora College, from mid January. Ministry of Education secretary Sharyn Paio said it was a little concerning […]
Red Cross advice for festive season
Cook Islands Red Cross is taking a break during the holidays, but encourages Cook Islands residents to prepare for disaster threats this season by taking some time out for planning. – Orientate your family and visitors with your disaster plan in case of a cyclone or emergency – Ensure a ready kit is packaged and […]
Atiu gains mobile phone service
Atiu has become the latest island to connect with Telecom Cook Islands mobile phone network. Telecom extended its GSM Mobile Service to Atiu in the weeks before Christmas, making it the fourth outer island to have the network introduced this year. The people of Atiu through their mayor, island council, and members of parliament submitted […]
Tupapa roads set for upgrade
Tupapa action man George Maggie has plans to upgrade about ten roads in his constituency next year. The member of parliament spoke to Cook Islands News yesterday as flood water rendered some Tupapa roads and driveways inaccessible. Maggie says he has already signed a deal with infrastructure minister Teariki Heather to use material dredged from […]
Rains keep falling!
Rarotonga received half of its monthly average rainfall for December within a 24-hour period this week, with more than 100mm of rain drenching the island on Wednesday. In the 24 hours leading to 8am yesterday, Rarotonga soaked in 110mm of rain according to the Cook Islands Meteorological Service thats four and a half inches on […]
Govt plans development roundtable
Government will host a roundtable with its donor organisations and development partners in Rarotonga at the end of next month. The gathering will be a chance for financial secretary Richard Neves and finance minister Mark Brown to discuss with regional and international agencies the Cook Islands needs and initiatives for the next 12 months. In […]
Police call for help from public
Cook Islands police are encouraging people to be vigilant and report bad behaviour during the festive season to help them with the holiday safety blitz. Cook Islands police detective inspector Areumu Ingaua said the public should contact police with information on any strange incidents to help police with their campaign. He said police were frustrated […]
Ministers chief executive resigns
George Turia has resigned from his job as the chief executive to cabinet minister Teina Bishop. Turia is apparently still with Bishops office, working out his notice. Bishop confirms that Turia has resigned, but he will not explain why. Cook Islands News has been told that Turia handed in his resignation because he was in […]
Keep eye out for Kakino
People across Rarotonga should watch for wanted man Kakino Kakino, who was last sighted in Tupapa and may be linked to a theft in the village. Cook Islands police detective inspector Areumu Ingaua said Kakino, 31, could be hiding out anywhere on Rarotonga and urged anyone who spotted him to immediately contact police. Kakino, a […]
Weather predictions differ
Online wind forecasters are predicting gusts of more than 100km/h will lash Rarotonga today as the stormy weather bombarding the island expected to worsen. The forecasters also predict up to 100mm of rain will fall on the capital island this afternoon during a particularly bad patch of weather. Local forecasters are doubting the accuracy of […]
Call to prepare for Maeva Nui 2012
People of the outer islands should begin planning for the Te Maeva Nui Trade Days markets to ensure they have enough stock to meet demands during the festival, Business Trade Investment Board chief executive Terry Rangi says. The government this week announced the dates set for the Te Maeva Nui festivals for next year, which […]
Xmas in Afghanistan
While his Cook Islands family feasted together in Rarotonga and in New Zealand over the Christmas weekend, one local man spent his Christmas with children from the Bamyan Province of Afghanistan. Corporal Mata Nooroa Jnr is currently deployed in Afghanistan with the New Zealand Army until April 2012. The 25-year-old Rutaki boy is the son […]
EU marks $20.8 million for Pacific
The European Union has signed off on assistance of $20.8 million (12.3 million) to increase Pacific ACP countries ability to benefit from global trade and regional economic integration. Such activities are financed under the tenth European Development Fund (EDF) and are part of the Strengthening Pacific Economic Integration Through Trade (SPEITT) programme. The agreement was […]
Nominees sought for democratic workshop
A regional workshop on democratic institutions is set to take place in Brisbane, Australia, from February 27 to 29. The workshop is being convened by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat. It aims to identify issues and challenges critical to democratic institutions, share experiences, impart lessons and discuss the […]
Less for more turns away visitor
Unscrupulous businesses, predatory practices and a fall in standards is hurting the Cook Islands tourism industry, according to one American visitor. Ron Heckman said he and his wife have made their third visit to the Cook Islands their last because each visit has cost them more but delivered less. Overall we have fallen in love […]
Investigation completed
Cook Islands Police have yet to decide if they will lay any charges in relation to a Christmas day stabbing. Cook Islands police detective inspector Areumu Ingaua said police had completed their investigations into the incident. A person was stabbed at a Nikao beach party early on Christmas day after an alcohol-fuelled dispute. Ingaua said […]
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