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National
Promoting local crafts for Christmas gifts
As the festive holiday season approaches, the spirit of giving and community shines brighter than ever.
Bank urges caution against scams during festive season
With the festive season underway, ANZ Cook Islands is reminding customers in the Pacific to be vigilant against scammers who take advantage of this busy time of year.
Tsunami 'test flight' on Mauke
We live just eight metres above sea level. We know this because Ian, a scientist, visited Mauke on an island hop from work in the Antarctic to the Andes. It was fascinating chatting and whilst visiting he noted our place on the world with his GPS. So we were all ears when hearing last night […]
Guests alerted for possible evacuation
Hundreds of visitors to the Cook Islands experienced firsthand evacuation procedures from accommodation complexes following tsunami warnings prompted by Japan’s earthquake yesterday. Edgewater Resort and Spa general manager Chris McGeown says the complex has 280 adults and 19 children staying at present, and all were made aware of the potential danger during the night. “We […]
Quake news was 'surreal' for Nana
At 9.30 on Thursday night, Nana Hirata got a text message from an Island Hopper colleague, alerting her to the chaos unfurling in Japan’s hinterland. Nana, who is originally from Tomakomai in Japan, has neither a television nor a radio in her Nikao home. When three concerned friends phoned, one after the other, Nana knew […]
NZ asked to check for Cook Islanders in Japan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration has asked its New Zealand counterpart to advise government if there are any Cook Islanders who have been affected by Friday’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Foreign Affairs secretary Jim Gosselin says so far they haven’t been able to confirm if there are Cook Islanders living in the […]
Outside the law?
By discussing cabinet matters with Parliament Speaker Sir Geoffrey Henry, Prime Minister Henry Puna may be overstepping the law and established cabinet procedures. CINews understands that Sir Geoffrey does not have special dispensation to have access to cabinet matters as parliament speaker who is an unelected member of the House. Puna revealed earlier this week […]
PM says Sir Geoff not in government
While Prime Minister Henry Puna says Parliament Speaker Sir Geoffrey Henry isn’t part of government – he has weekly discussions with Sir Geoffrey on cabinet matters. PM Henry Puna’s comment follows claims by independent MP Norman George that the country is now effectively run by Sir Geoffrey, Puna and Finance Minister Mark Brown because they […]
Call for extra care in excavations
Mauke residents are still concerned about a proposed upgrade of the island’s harbour, despite the approval of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning proposed to upgrade Mauke’s Taunganui harbour and the Omutu harbour in Mitiaro for an estimated collective cost of $3.8 million. Both harbours were damaged […]
Principals meet to swap stories and experiences
The Ministry of Education today concludes a three-day workshop for principals of schools on Rarotonga and the outer islands at Crown Beach. Secretary of education Sharyn Paio said participants spent the inaugural day (Wednesday) swapping ‘best-practice’ stories – explaining what works for them and what doesn’t. Keynote speaker Bali Haque, deputy chief executive officer of […]
More experts needed to manage aid money better
The government is facing the problem of not having enough people with the right expertise to manage and drive aid-funded projects, which causes delays in getting initiatives completed. How aid money is being managed here is an issue that’s causing enough concern with government and aid partners New Zealand and Australia for all parties to […]
Quake donations keep coming
As thousands of dollars donated by Cook Islanders towards the Christchurch earthquake appeal are collated, businesses and individuals in the country continue to fundraise for victims of the natural disaster. The Cook Islands Red Cross Society is collecting all money donated for the appeal during a red and black fundraiser last Friday. The event, organised […]
Feeonaa fights for bilingual education
So dedicated to the preservation of Pacific languages in New Zealand is Feeonaa Wall that she is petitioning for the cause even as she visits Rarotonga for the week. Wall represents Bilingual Leo/Reo Pacific, a coalition for Pacific languages in education, which is launching a region-wide campaign against the New Zealand government’s desertion of education […]
Help for online business
Telecom Cook Islands says that part of its ongoing commitment to developing constructive business partnerships with the tourism sector will be holding a workshop on ‘how to make the most of your business online’. TCI is a sponsor of the 2011 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards. The workshop will cover both theoretical and […]
Tou Ariki says Mita is a 'God man'
House of Ariki president Tou Ariki was overseas during the Bruce Mita-related events of 2008-09. Because of that, he wants to hear directly from the sovereignty campaigner what his intentions are. But Tou Ariki is clear on one thing – “… he (Mita) still wants to push his issue with the ui ariki.” That issue, […]
Solomons policing documented in pictures
RAMSI (Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands) is paying tribute at its Honiara headquarters to those officers and countries that have lent their support to the initiative since its inception in 2003. ‘RAMSI: A history in pictures’ is a photo exhibition that documents the history of RAMSI and recognises the people who have made […]
Mauke harbour work about to start
Work is expected to begin on an upgrade of Mauke’s harbour in the next few months, now an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project has been amended and approved. Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning secretary Otheniel Tangianau says he is in the process of finalising contract documents for the development and work could begin […]
Mangaia harbour works nearly done
A $1.83 million government-funded project to upgrade Mangaia’s harbour should be completed within the month. The harbour was damaged by cyclones more than five years ago. Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning secretary Otheniel Tangianau says all major construction within the area has been finished, and contractors are now tidying things up. The project contract was […]
Ben spars for the Cooks
Cook Islands taekwon-do athlete Ben Maaka is the sole representative from the Pacific competing at the World Tae Kwon Do Championships in Wellington, New Zealand. The 30-year-old taekwon-do head instructor teaches about 40 students in Rarotonga and received his 2nd Dan ranking last year. He says his main aim in Wellington is to get more […]
Bonding day for Tereora leaders
It was a successful day of bonding and fun for these Tereora College leaders. Prefects, counsellors and Peace ambassadors for the college were treated to a day of team building and bonding at the Ngatangiia club house. Accompanying the students on their day’s adventure was Delany Yagona who is in charge of pastoral care, deputy […]
No money for agriculture project
Agriculture minister Nandi Glassie is seeking funding from regional organisations to get the agriculture revitalising scheme Te One Kura Ou project off the ground. The project, valued at $3.5 million, is aimed at boosting agriculture production and confined to the islands of Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro and Mangaia. It was instigated by former agriculture minister Robert […]
Lucky phone pack winner
Winner of Telecom ‘Phone of the Month’ pack Pauline Matai (right, with her son) accepts one Alcatel 606, one Sim card and a $20 top-up card from Teleshop manager Paulina Beddoes. Telecom Cook Islands ran a promotion to encourage people to donate money to the ‘Red and Black Day’ appeal – every donation of $2 […]
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