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National
Starlink users face mandatory shift to new service
The satellite internet provider, Starlink has mandated that users with New Zealand-based Starlink accounts must switch to Cook Islands Starlink accounts, a change expected to impact connectivity and lower subscription costs for residents.
Outdated Compensation Ordinance still under review
The outdated Workers Compensation Ordinance 1964 is still in its reviewing process with the National Workers’ Compensation Policy (including Employers’ Liability Insurance) final draft 2019, also calling for the ordinance to be updated.
Noni growers aim to double output
Cook Islands noni juice growers and distributors hope to double exports of the product in coming years, to about 30 tonnes each month. A field day for those in the industry was held last week at Titikaveka where changes to relevant legislation were discussed along with marketing methods and other ways demand for the juice […]
Chamber supports increased foreign investment
The Chamber of Commerce supports encouraging foreign investment for economic growth. The private sector business organisation issued a statement yesterday saying its view is that, within certain guidelines, government should welcome foreign investment. “It has helped build the Cook Islands’ economy today, and will continue to enhance the wellbeing of Cook Islanders by supporting economic […]
New French base opens
Alliance Francaise of Rarotonga has a new premises in Manu Manor at Tupapa, from where French language lessons will be held and a bilingual library established. The room has been in use by alliance members for a few weeks although an official launch for the venue was held on Friday evening. Alliance president and French […]
Deportation on hold
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration will this week receive formal recommendations about whether an Australian woman should be deported following an employment and business investment dispute. Christine Backer, of Queensland, is unsure whether she can remain living in Rarotonga after her work permit was cancelled by sponsor Dave Reuther. At present an investigation […]
Rentals alerted
Inspector Tere Patia called a meeting with all vehicle rental companies last Thursday to discuss the problem of locals stealing from hired bikes and cars. He said that a major problem for police as of late has been locals stealing from tourists or their vehicles on the beach. He asked rental companies at Thursday’s meeting […]
Vaka voyagers in good spirits
The hull Tahitian ocean voyaging canoe, O Tahiti Nui Freedom, has reached Aparri in the northern Philippines after battling through extremely rough weather. The vaka is expected to stay in Aparri for up to three days before making its way to its final destination Shanghai. Three of the eight crew are Cook Islanders – navigator […]
Still no explanation for Mauke shipwreck
Taio Shipping director Tapi Taio remains tight-lipped about what caused the company’s largest cargo vessel to strand on Mauke’s reef. He denied rumours about the MV Te Kou Maru II’s crew members being drunk, asleep, and fishing at the time of the incident. “There’s no grog on that ship, and most of the crew don’t […]
Cyclone season begins with prayer
All churches that fall under the Religious Advisory Council joined together last evening for a prayer service to mark the start of the cyclone season. This season, the national meteorological services predict average to above-average cyclone activity – the southwest Pacific should expect between nine and 12 cyclones to form this year. While risk for […]
Neighbourhood Watch works!
The Puaikura Neighbourhood Watch (PNW) was set up ten years ago in response to the high crime rate in the area and the results “have been very good,” says organiser Doreen Kavana-Boggs. “Instead of sitting back and complaining we stepped up and did something about it, working together with the Police department.” Kavana-Boggs says while […]
Bike stole while owner asleep in bus stop
While a man was sleeping off the effects of a night’s partying – his blue Spark motorbike was stolen. The man had decided to sleep at the Kiikii bus stop leaving his bike parked there with the key in the ignition. When he woke up the next morning his bike had been stolen and police […]
Take a break, take stock – Tavioni
Any country that depends on tourism exclusively is making a mistake says Te Kura O Te Au candidate for Avatiu, Mike Tavioni. He says its time to take stock of the assets the country has outside of tourism. “I want our people to try and take time out and try and see where we are, […]
Titikaveka baker: Demo govt selling our future
Titikaveka resident and Turoa Bakery owner Atua Atuatika says he was shocked to find out government has agreed to divert the main road around the derelict hotel site at Vaimaanga. He says the Democratic Party should change its slogan ‘our future now’ to ‘selling our future now’. “Are we selling our future now? I believe […]
Owner suspects someone poisoned her dogs
Matavera resident Harriet Williams reckons someone poisoned her dogs. Williams’s two dogs died suddenly and without explanation late last week – she found them, bloated and lifeless, after she hadn’t seen them for a few days. A nearby neighbour has also reported his dog missing. Williams visited veterinarians at Esther Honey at the weekend, who […]
Mama chases down dangerous driver
A 70-year-old Matavera woman reported a dangerous driver on Wednesday evening after she chased him down to obtain his plate number. She was driving in Turangi, when an oncoming driver made a sudden inland turn – the woman was able to control her bike and prevent a crash but was shaken up and police say […]
Road flooding targeted in Tupapa
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning has started a maintenance road works programme which will see 34 underground sink pits upgraded or installed at various sites around Rarotonga to prevent flooding and road surface deterioration. Work began at Tupapa this week, involving the maintenance and upgrading of two existing sink pits as well as the […]
Melbourne Cup Bash at Aqua
There are still a few last minute tickets on offer to Monday’s Melbourne Cup day bash at Aqua Cafe Bar. The main race of the day will be at 6pm, but all the day’s races will be shown on the three big screens from 2pm onwards. There will be a sweepstake for each race. The […]
We must all take ownership of crime
Police chief urges people to tell police about crime Police Commissioner Maara Tetava says people who are aware of criminal activities and don’t tell police is “totally unacceptable” as everyone “should do their bit” to help reduce crime. “Most of our work relies on information from members of the public, and when that link is […]
Navy ship Otago heading here
Rarotonga should expect the HMNZS Otago to arrive on November 12. The Protector-class off-shore patrol vessel of the Royal New Zealand Navy is leaving Auckland this week and is scheduled to arrive in Apia on Tuesday, and in Rarotonga a week later. The HMNZS Otago was commissioned three years ago, in 2007. She was built […]
Man critical after crash
A road accident reported to police at 9 o’clock on Thursday night has left a tourist in a critical condition and in need of medical evacuation. Rupana Keno was going anti-clockwise when he lost control of his rental motorcycle on the curve at Black Rock. His wife Curley was riding pillion. In a statement to […]
Advice for growers
More than 30 Cook Islands agriculture and horticulture industry workers and business owners attended a forum on the latest equipment and products available yesterday. The informal gathering was held at the Papaaroa Adventist School hall in Titikaveka from 10am. Pacific Growers Supplies warehouse manager Graham Andrews, of Auckland, said he organised the forum to take […]
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