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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.
Trochus tender won by local firm Ora Moana
Cook Islands company Ora Moana Ltd has successfully tendered for this years Aitutaki trochus, which is being harvested at present. Ora Moana has the same owners and directors as fellow Rarotonga-based firm Moana Gems. Owner/director Raymond Newnham is currently out of the country, but the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) confirms all 17 tonnes of […]
Memorial ride around island
A memorial ride will take place next weekend to mark the death of triathlete Pauline Atera and raise awareness of road safety. The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is organising the event, to be held on Saturday, December 10, or Sunday, December 11, in remembrance of Atera, who died on Sunday after being hit by a […]
Fateful SPCA meeting
Members of the Cook Islands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) are being urged to attend an annual general meeting of the organisation tonight. SPCA president Alistair Macquarie says the meeting will begin at 5pm at the RSA building in Nikao. On the agenda are the presidents report and treasurers report as […]
It's Tiare Week
The jungle has come into the town, with green displays popping up at the Avarua courthouse, Mareko Islands Creations and tourism centre as part of Tiare Week. In a subdued competition this year, the Avarua courthouse and Cook Islands Tourism offices have gone all out in their flower and plant decorations for the contest. The […]
1000 photos in new Kia Toa
In terms of its layout and photo content, Tereora Colleges Kia Toa magazine is looking better than ever. Produced by art teacher Jason Green, the end-of-year school magazine contains over 1000 photos of students going about their business taking exams, playing rugby, dancing, planting, celebrating Valentines Day, studying marine ecology at Lagoon Day, and generally […]
Funeral planned for Friday
Pauline Ateras funeral is to take place from midday on Friday at the familys Matavera residence. Her husband Marona says all are welcome to attend. The service will be followed by burial at the residence and a kai kai next door. Other tributes are being planned for Atera, who was tragically killed when a car […]
PM pledges support for Red Cross
Prime Minister Henry Puna has reiterated the Cook Islands firm commitment to the Red Cross movement and international humanitarian law that protects individuals in times of armed conflict. Addressing the 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Geneva, Switzerland, he said it was important for all members of the international […]
Leaders told to push UN goals
Finance minister Mark Brown and financial secretary Richard Neves are being urged, along with their regional counterparts, to make progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Both are representing the Cook Islands at the fourth High Level Forum on aid effectiveness in Busan the second largest city in the Republic of Korea. Jim Armistead, manager […]
World AIDS day tomorrow
Getting to Zero meaning zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths is this years theme for World AIDS Day Campaign in the Cook Islands. The World AIDS Day 2011 committee is hoping to increase awareness about AIDS and draw attention to volunteer confidentiality, counselling and testing (VCCT). World AIDS Day is December […]
Breast cancer foundation holds AGM
At its annual general meeting (AGM) last week, the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation re-elected Dawn Baudinet as its president. The same election secured Liz Kotekas role as vice president, and Maara Toleafoas as treasurer. Committee members this year include Noeline Bridge, Karen Tairea and outer islands representative Toru Ngatoko of Mitiaro. Helen Henry is […]
Appy student earns award
A Cook Islands tertiary student has been awarded for his role in developing an iPhone and iPad app that shows users how to safely operate power tools and other equipment. Cook Islander Taua Piri and three other third-year students at Otago Polytechnic have won the 3M Award for Innovation in Health and Safety for their […]
Tourism photo library improved
The Cook Islands tourism industry will be able to access a large portion of the Tourism Corporations recently expanded library of photographs, but a selection will be reserved for use in the organisations advertising campaigns. The corporation has taken the last set of images into its library from destination and travel photo specialist David Kirkland. […]
Minister may be absent from parliament
This years last parliamentary session may go ahead without finance minister Mark Brown. Notice of parliament has been sent to all members, for the next session to resume at 1pm on December 7. But Brown is currently out of the country attending international conferences, and it looks unlikely he will be in Rarotonga for the […]
Hilyard attends international internet forum
Cook Islands internet advocate Maureen Hilyard has joined representatives from across the Pacific and as far as the United States, Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand at a Pacific Islands internet meeting in American Samoa. Maureen Hilyard, founder of the Cook Islands Internet Action Group and Cook Islands representative for the Pacific Islands Chapter of […]
Tiare Taporo joins Picton Castle
Rarotonga-registered vessels Tiare Taporo and Picton Castle are braving the Canadian cold, side-by-side in a Nova Scotia shipyard. The Tiare Taporo is due to arrive in Rarotonga early next year to fill an important niche inter-island passenger and cargo transport but for the time being, she is being poked and prodded by the labourers who […]
Granny will be greatly missed
The wider Cook Islands triathlon community is mourning the abrupt and tragic death of Pauline Atera. Atera, affectionately known as Granny, was hit by a car while cycling along the main road at Matavera on Sunday morning and died soon after as a result of her injuries. The 60-year-old athlete was a long-time member of […]
Carter thrilled with Nationals success
Former New Zealand politician John Carter, who is now the New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, is thrilled the National Party has again been elected into power. National won by a landslide in New Zealands recent election putting John Key back into the driving seat as prime minister for a second term. Carter […]
Trochus harvest starts
Aitutakis first trochus harvest since 2003 has begun. The harvest could generate as much as $140,000 for the community through the sale of dried and cleaned trochus shell usually purchased by international fashion companies to make buttons. The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) organises and monitors the harvest, which takes place until December 5. Upwards […]
Hold-ups on new education HQ
The Ministry of Education is still on track to move into its new headquarters near Tereora College in mid-December, despite not having furniture ready or a fully-completed building to move in to. After three years of basing itself at the Aitutaki hostel at Maraerenga, the ministry should be in its new building by the time […]
Carter eyes Atius potential
In his first visit to an outer island, New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands John Carter has been struck with the enormous potential and opportunity of Atiu. Carter travelled to Atiu last week with his wife Leoni and mother Gwen. One of his intentions as high commissioner is to travel to each island […]
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