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National
Pauro Arnold lands giant marlin
In an epic battle between man and beast, local fisherman Pauro Arnold on Thursday captured a giant 506kg blue marlin (1115.54 pounds) – a “grander” weighing over 1000 pounds after playing it for two ana half hours.
Cook Islands and Australia strengthen ties
Senior officials from the Cook Islands and Australia gathered in Canberra late last month to advance shared priorities in the second annual Senior Officials Roundtable (SORT) with discussions focusing on strengthening cooperation under the 2022 ‘Oa Tumanava Partnership Agreement.
Dirty shoes expected at run
Todays cross country run will be set up at the back of Papaaroa School in Titikaveka with the race to start at 5.15pm sharp. There has been some rain, so expect dirty shoes. Be on time as the days are getting shorter and the cross country courses longer. The guys will run 5 laps and […]
Atiu warriors ready for fight night
Three Atiu warriors are on Rarotonga and itching to take to the ring for the fight night at the Tupapa Centre tonight. Although the trio has little boxing experience between them they are eager to showcase the raw talent that exists on Atiu where some of the Cook Islands top boxers hail. The Atiu team […]
Lessons to be learnt from award recipient
A ceremony on Mangaia has celebrated Gill Vaiimenes award as a Member of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), for public services and services to the community. An education ministry curriculum advisor, Vaiimene was one of four people named in the latest Queens New Years Honours list and […]
Black-belt officer teaches crash course
You do not want to take on New Zealand constable Carl Cavanagh in a fight. He has black belts in the martial art disciplines of ninjutsu, sirdor and kempo karate and has spent the last decade training police officers how to detain violent offenders. New Zealands riot police are among those who call on his […]
Facing the paper war
A time management master will stop by Rarotonga next week to help bolster the efforts of business people succumbing to the paper war at work. New Zealand business management coach Helen Corban is returning to the Cook Islands a year after she last visited the country to teach a new crowd how they can maximise […]
Pacific Pearl to visit
The Cook Islands will welcome the Pacific Pearl P&O cruise ship next week when it calls into Rarotonga. The Pacific Pearl, will stop at Rarotonga on Sunday, July 10, departed Auckland yesterday on its Tahitian Treasures tour taking in Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia. A spokeswoman for Destination Management Cook Islands, […]
Blue Light targets youth
A Blue Light youth group is to be revived in Rarotonga by police and other community organisations. Blue Light is a charity programme made up of police and community members with the aim to reduce youth crime, boost self esteem, build partnerships and enhance community safety. Often associated activities and events are organised for youth […]
Education base ready by December
The secretary of education says the ministry will be able to move into its new Nikao headquarters by December this year. The $1.6 million eco-friendly building will house the education ministrys 46 staff once it is complete. Secretary Sharyn Paio said the ministrys planned move had been pushed back to December, about three months behind […]
PM home again
Prime Minister Henry Puna has been overseas for most of the month, but his chief executive Edwin Pittman confirms he will be back in the country this afternoon in time for the ceremonial opening of parliament tomorrow. Puna was invited by UNIDO to attend the Vienna Energy Forum 2011 from June 21 to 23. Over […]
Brown in Rome representing CI
Agriculture secretary Anthony Brown is in Rome attending the 37th session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) on behalf of agriculture minister Nandi Glassie. The Italy conference runs from June 25 to July 2 and Glassie is unable to attend due to other engagements. A preliminary conference agenda includes a […]
World champion in top form at Aitutaki
At just 18 years old, kiteboarder Jesse Richman can claim two world championship titles, but he doesnt have an arrogant swagger to match. Mellow and easygoing, Richman is Maui-born and bred and lives in upcountry Haiku. He started kitesurfing in 2002 when he was just nine years old after years of surfing Mauis biggest breaks. […]
Filling the public sector gaps
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is entering new ground this year with the introduction of a postgraduate diploma in public administration. The university is offering a one-off course beginning from August that has been designed to provide people working in the public sector with the skills and know-how needed to progress into management […]
Experts help BTIB
New Zealand trade consultants from Tuia International are in the Cook Islands assisting the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) with the framework for its importation substitution strategy. Tuia specialises in providing advice and services for trade development, investment, tourism and economic development. Director Tim Gibson and senior consultant Alice Sciascia are in Rarotonga for one […]
BTIB probes Bartercard
A New Zealand company with members in the Cook Islands is being investigated by the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) to determine whether it requires foreign enterprise registration. Bartercard New Zealand Ltd enables members to trade using credits equivalent to the New Zealand dollar. In some respects it is like a credit card company, although […]
Police get hands-on combat training
Cook Islands police officers are being trained to better handle violent situations, learning the best empty hand tactics as well as how to correctly use batons and apply handcuffs. During a four-week staff safety tactical training programme every sworn officer, from commissioner Maara Tetava to the newest recruit, will complete the training programme being run […]
Aitutaki picture-perfect location
The Aitutaki lagoon was yesterday the picture-perfect backdrop for the Cook Islands first-ever kitesurfing competition and festival. It sparkled turquoise under a gray-blue sky as a few boatloads of kitesurfers and supporters unloaded gear and chilly bins onto the sandspit at Maina Iti following a 7.30am turou. At about 10am the wind started to pick […]
Kitesurfers warmly welcomed to Aitutaki
The aronga mana of Aitutaki extended a warm 7.30am welcome to the kitesurfers who travelled from French Polynesia and Hawaii for the Cook Islands first kitesurfing competition. Outfitted in tapa and traditional garb, a young warrior of the are taunga performed a turou in the morning fog. He invited the competitors and judges a group […]
More tributes to Te Tika Mataiapo
Cook Islands News readers have sent in more tributes to Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid. Dearly missed When we were building our new vaka in 2009 we were considering several names, and in her wonderful naturally cultural ways, our Te Tika asked if the Aronga Mana could suggest a name, after convening their meeting, Are […]
Marsters confident of PFLs future
Deputy prime minister Tom Marsters says he is confident that the troubled Pacific Forum Line (PFL) freight company will return to profit and continue servicing the Cook Islands into the future. Marsters, whose portfolio includes shipping, said he was happy with changes being made at the company to stem the financial losses. The chairman of […]
Students speeches give judges tough task
Powerful and inspiring Maori speeches were heard on Thursday morning when students gathered at the Avatea School hall for the annual primary school Maori speech competition. 47 of the islands top Maori orators took to the stage for their speeches based on this years theme of toku reo e taku peu ko toku ia mana, […]
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