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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.
Farewell to former CITC chairman
Former Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC) chairman Neil McKegg has been remembered as a devoted sportsman, businessman and family man who contributed greatly to the development of the Cook Islands. He died in his home on May 27 after succumbing to a long illness. Born in Rarotonga in 1931, Neil spent his childhood in Rarotonga […]
Tourism crime not community problem
A smoke signaller strongly disagrees with the articles yesterday whose main thrust was that the entire community needed to address the problem of crime such as theft and burglary that is targeted at visitors. The person, who phoned the newsroom, said it was outrageous to blame the community and reckons those inviting guests or tourists […]
Final votes counted
The final count of votes for the contested Pukapuka-Nassau seat will take place this afternoon. Chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua confirmed that she received ballot papers on Monday night and will undertake the final count today. Currently she is going through the votes by declaration or special votes which were submitted by electors unable to […]
Allsworth clarification
An article published yesterday about a report involving audit director Paul Allsworth may have been confusing to some. It stated police completed a separate investigation of Allsworth and concluded not to charge him with any criminal wrongdoing.Allsworth contacted the Cook Islands News saying that is very different from saying the police could not find any […]
Junior paddlers step into the spotlight
The spotlight was firmly fixed on junior oe vaka paddlers yesterday when a group of keen under 16 paddlers contested the Tama Aito race in Muri. Tama Aito is the junior single man paddling event for under 16 boys and girls and runs as part of the Te Aito Cook Islands event. The race attracted […]
Four CI paddlers to face Tahiti competition
Four Cook Islands paddlers have been awarded tickets to Tahiti to try their luck at the worlds biggest rudderless race, a gruelling event that last year attracted over 500 Pacific paddlers. All competed in Saturdays Te Aito Cook Islands race, and for their efforts won admission to Te Aito Tahiti next month. Reuben Dearlove swept […]
Weekend of theft and accidents
Police are urging all residents and visitors to not leave your valuables inside cars or bikes as a number of thefts have occurred from unlocked vehicles. A Panama resident woke one morning to find personal belongings stolen from inside her unlocked car. Some of her property was later found abandoned. Another theft was reported to […]
Four face sentence for theft, burglary
four defendants charged with theft and burglary will be sentenced in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua today, before three Justices of the Peace. Jason Arioka, Exham George, Sefini Kitisene and Teau Dean will each stand in the dock to hear their penalties. Arioka (23), shop keeper, of Takuvaine, faces three charges of theft, […]
Thieves ripping themselves off
Cook Islanders who steal from tourists are only ripping themselves off in the long term, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation chief executive Carmel Beattie says. Her comments come on the heel of burglaries of tourist accommodation at the weekend, and in light of sentencing in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua tomorrow for theft and […]
LPGs new price order
A new price order has come into effect for imported liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sold by Cook Islands Gas Ltd. The Price Tribunals order follows one set a couple of weeks ago for Origin Energy LPG. Rarotonga consumers of Cook Islands Gas Ltd LPG can now pay up to $4.97 – $44.73 for nine kilograms […]
Mauke harbour project underway
Maukes harbour is not the only thing to be upgraded on the island by Fijian contractors in coming months. Pacific Building Solutions, which has started work on the on the Mauke and Mitiaro harbour upgrades, will also will refurbish the existing packing and cargo shed at the islands wharf area. Workers will build a fuel […]
PMs Japan visit huge leap
Prime minister Henry Puna leaves for Japan this week. Puna, his wife Akaiti, his chief executive officer Edwin Pittman and secretary of foreign affairs Jim Gosselin depart for Tokyo early this week. The purpose of the visit is for the prime minister to meet with Japanese officials and to recognise the formal establishment of diplomatic […]
Drill exposes weaknesses
An emergency evacuation of the National Auditorium has exposed some failings in action plans, but those involved are confident yesterdays exercise will ensure future evacuations are safer and more efficient. About 550 people were involved in a practise drill last week, which saw about 500 audience members mostly children from Avarua school evacuated from the […]
League player yet to be sentenced for assault
Arorangi rugby league player Pare Rongokea will be sentenced for assaulting a match official when he next appears in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on June 16. Rongokea (32), who has had interim name suppression until now, admitted one charge of assaulting another man during a rugby league game in Arorangi between the […]
Winner credits education, faith and support
Nadine Newnham humbly explains that she has been successful because of three things her education, her faith and her support system. I think its really important to have the right people in your life at the right time and I think Ive been lucky to have good people in mine, Newnham said. Newnham was crowned […]
Faiths trip made memorable
In many respects, Faith Hinano Edwards is a typical 12-year-old girl she goes to Royal Oak Intermediate in Auckland, New Zealand and loves pop singer Katy Perry. But two years ago, Faith was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Her one wish was to visit the Cook Islands the homeland of her mother and father while […]
Drugs accused released on bail
Operation Eagle defendant Faimau Robati has been released from prison on bail until June 23 when he will next appear in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. Robati (41), fisherman, of Nikao, appeared in the court before Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi on Thursday, after spending a week in Arorangi prison for twice […]
High praise for play
Te Tika Mataiapo, an outspoken advocate for the preservation of Cook Islands culture, said Thomas Peyrouxs Once Upon a Reef was fantastic and totally overwhelming. We have such a wide range of talented young men and women and the musical, which was well directed, brought out the richness of their acting, singing and dancing abilities […]
Mans death referred to coroner
The death of an elderly Matavera man at his home recently is being referred to the coroner, following police investigations. The man was reportedly found lying face-down and covered in blood beside a plastic lawn chair. A member of the mans family contacted the Cook Islands News suspecting there may have been foul play involved […]
Carter looking forward to post
Incoming New Zealand High Commissioner John Carter formally retires as a member of the New Zealand parliament on July 17 and is expected to occupy his Rarotonga post from August. Carter gave his farewell speech at the New Zealand Parliament this week. While his former colleagues accepted the news of his departure with reluctance, Carter […]
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