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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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Community responds to Government’s calls for partnership
Following the announcement of the launch of the Rarotonga Safety Shelter Programme (RSSP), communities around Rarotonga are actively engaging with the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) to learn more about the programme.
Back-to-back cruise ship visits boost Rarotonga tourism
Within 48 hours, two cruise ships – the Zuiderdam, which visited on Saturday, and the Costa Deliziosa, which arrived yesterday – called at Rarotonga.
Sacking not political
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) minister Mark Brown has denied allegations that political motivations were behind the sacking of the former TAU board chairman. Local businessman Piltz Napa was chairman of TAU for three years and on March 23 was reappointed to serve another term. Less than three weeks later, the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) […]
Paddlers slog it out
Flat conditions and lack of wind or surf forced three womens and three mens V6 (six man) crews to prove what theyve got as they slogged it out over the course from the boiler to Ooaa bridge, and back to Trader Jacks. A mixed crew of seasoned paddlers steered by Reuben Dearlove won the race […]
Omoka High School gets off ground
A new school building is rapidly taking shape at Omoka on Penrhyn. Omoka has been without a proper school since cyclone Pat swept over Tongareva in February 2010. The school building was condemned and demolished. Ever since then the school has been based in the Community Centre, which was kindly loaned by Mrs Materau Ford […]
Suspended police officer holds criminal files
Criminal files are still being retrieved from suspended Cook Islands police officer Inano Matapo, who faces seven charges including attempting to pervert the course of justice, conspiring to import cannabis, selling cannabis, possessing drug paraphernalia, and corruptly accepting bribes. Matapo, who held the rank of Senior Sergeant before being suspended due to her alleged involvement […]
Lost dogs owners sought
The Esther Honey Foundation is looking for the owners of a dog, pictured, who has made himself at home at the clinic. Acting clinic director Michelle Gray says the dog has shown no inclination to depart. This lovely boy turned up, obviously having heard about our recent success in re-homing animals and knowing there was […]
Govt cautious on park, mining
While the government supports both the marine park proposal and the issuing of exploratory mining licences, it wants to proceed with caution before pursuing either initiative. Prime Minister Henry Puna said at a press conference this week that the government wants to carefully consider all the issues before moving ahead to establish the marine park […]
Mens centre saves man from jail
Intervention by the founders of a ground-breaking counselling and support centre for men in Rarotonga saved a convicted criminal from a sentence of imprisonment yesterday. Nelson Akava (42), shop assistant, of Panama, appeared before Justice of the Peace John Kenning in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua, charged with (being a male) assaulting a […]
Report highlights threatened species
Progress and plans to further protect the biodiversity of the Cook Islands are outlined in the 126-page report officially launched yesterday. While titled the Cook Islands 4th National Report to the Convention of Biological Diversity, it is the first report by the Cook Islands. The country was one of the first to commit to the […]
Centre ready for new members
Though the Creative Centre in Tupapa already has 23 registered members, its staff of just six is confident it can take on more members. Onsite physiotherapist Ainslie Duncan is also available to see patients. Though she divides her time between the Creative Centre and the Ministry of Health, she can see clients in the centres […]
Accused released on bail conditions
All 13 accused under Operation Eagle are remanded on bail with various conditions, including a 24-hour curfew for those facing the most serious charges. Under 24-hour curfew are Rehab nightclub owner Scott Arlander, suspended Cook Islands police officer Inano Matapo, Matapos de-facto partner and son of the Deputy Prime Minister Giovanni Marsters, former postal worker […]
70 charges laid against 13
A total of 70 charges have been laid against the 13 men and women arrested under Operation Eagle the largest police investigation of any kind in the Cook Islands. The charges all relate to alleged activity on Rarotonga between January 1, 2004 and May 5, 2011. The charges are selling cannabis (27), possession of cannabis […]
Kitesurfing clinic promotes competiton
The Cook Islands Kitesurfing Association (CIKA) is organising an exhibition and coaching clinic to introduce people to the sport and generate hype leading up to Junes Aitutaki kitesurfing competition. The event will kick off at 1pm on Saturday at Muri, next to Sails Restaurant. First on the agenda is a coaching clinic, which will acquaint […]
Japan night raises $1800 for disaster relief
The Japan Night fundraiser at Staircase Restaurant & Bar at the weekend brought in $1800 for victims of Japans tsunami and earthquake. About 100 people showed up to pay a $7 entry fee in support of the cause. Attendees were treated to performances by dancers of the year Uirangi Bishop and Teariki Mateariki, Club Philipino, […]
Vaka TV swaps frequency
Matavera residents are being asked to change their television frequency to receive Vaka Television following new infrastructure installed by Telecom Cook Islands. Vaka Television manager Greg Parker says Telecom has asked the television station company to change its frequency in Matavera to avoid signal interference. Parker says Vaka Television has now changed its frequency from […]
Liability insurance demands challenged
Employer liability insurance legislation requires review and this is being factored into the Ministry of Internal Affairs workload for the next financial year. Internal affairs secretary Bredina Drollet says at present the ministry is legally required to collect premiums as provided under the legislation until such time as an act of parliament repeals or amends […]
Jury convicts man of drunk driving
Ministry of Marine Resources fisheries officer Koroa Raumea has been convicted of driving with an excess breath alcohol level of 470 micrograms at Atupa on February 26 last year. An 11-person jury yesterday found Raumea guilty of the charge and he was convicted by Justice Hugh Williams. Raumea (43), of Nikao, is bailed at large […]
Problems with government appointments
Recruitment, appointment and transition of senior government officials in 2009 was inadequate, an audit review determines. The review was prompted by complaints from the public about the appointment of certain heads of ministries (HOM) in June 2009. Complaints called into question the quality of the recruitment and appointment process. Sonny Williams and Anthony Brown were […]
New blood confirmed on cabinet
The prime minister has appointed three associate ministers to ease pressure on cabinet. Each minister will receive a $5000 salary increase under the Civil List, which Prime Minister Henry Puna called minimal given the payoff. Having had five months in office now we have a good appreciation of the pressures of the workload and I […]
Fuel prices creep up
The price of fuel continues to rise in the Cook Islands with the latest price order for Triad Pacific Petroleum Ltd. A new order setting maximum prices for Triad fuel came into effect yesterday. It follows the last Triad order which was made on April 18, as well as one more recently setting Toa Petroleum […]
Peua confident of election success
Democratic Party candidate Vai Peua is confident his people will elect him Pukapuka-Nassau member of Parliament in the by-election on June 7. Even so, he says he is stepping up his campaign ahead of the by-election to clarify some mixed messages his constituents might have picked up during the last election. I didnt campaign in […]
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