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Local women outshine global peers in business leadership
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Police testify in rape, burglary trial
Police officers who responded to the burglary and rape crime scenes of February 21 last year testified in a jury trial at the High Court in Rarotonga yesterday.
New tariffs cause a splash: Free water allocation for residents, businesses face higher costs
Residential users will receive 50,000 litres of water per month free under the final water tariff structure announced by To Tatou Vai and commencing October 1, 2024.
Peace talk
To celebrate International Peace Day, which falls on September 21 – next Tuesday – peace ambassadors from schools around the island have summarised their thoughts on what peace means to them and how best to encourage people to act peacefully. Peace ambassadors are chosen on the basis of their capacity to promote peace at school. […]
Driver refutes payment claim
A tourist recently wrote to Cook Islands News, alleging that a Safari Tours driver took advantage of her when he offered her a lift. She said he failed to mention anything about a fee, and then asked her for $4 when he dropped her off. The driver in question, Apii Mamanu, has been working for […]
Consider wind behaviour if buying windmill
David Norgren of Rarotonga Printing Ltd is finding that without strong, consistent wind, a windmill can be a rather expensive and unprofitable investment. He purchased a windmill for $10,000, which he called “very high-tech” and “not suitable at all”. It ran on battery power to keep its propellers going, and couldn’t re-start itself. He’s got […]
Distribution of sports funds queried
In the past two years, money given to Cook Islands Sports National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) to distribute to sports codes has not been sent out in the way government instructed. The government gave CISNOC $160,000 in 2008-09 and $60,000 in 2009-10 to distribute to sports codes who have applied for it through the All Sports […]
Arnold concerned at leadership
Tupapa-Maraerenga candidate causes stir with ‘entitlement’ comments Independent candidate for Tupapa-Maraerenga Tim Arnold has caused a stir with his reference to the concept of ‘entitlement’ in parliament. Yesterday, Arnold responded to concern from a member of the Henry family saying his comment did not include Hugh Henry who he says was disengaged from politics by […]
$1000 worth of food stolen
Two residents of Vaimaanga had up to $1000 in foodstuffs stolen from their refrigerator and freezer at the weekend. Police are investigating the incident. All up five people reported at the weekend that they had been the target of thieves. A Tupapa resident said that a Nokia mobile phone had been stolen from his home […]
Maoate's Aitutaki visions
Sitting and talking to Terepai Maoate Jnr on Aitutaki he shares some of the visions he has for the island. An island that is still recovering after being battered by Cyclone Pat in February. Ironically he says one positive coming from the devastating cyclone is that it has provided some much needed employment. Almost 50 […]
Aitutaki rebuild making progress
The rebuilding on Aitutaki continues, with the repairs on 11 houses in category three now completed. The new project manager for phase two of the Aitutaki housing reconstruction project, Taukea Raui, arrived in Aitutaki on August 29. The Project Management Team met with the Island Council on Thursday, September 2. The aim was to let […]
It's 'a large legal problem': Arnold
Lawyer hopes to be given the chance to upgrade Constitution Independent candidate for Tupapa-Maraerenga, Tim Arnold says he’s hoping to be elected to help tackle the issue of upgrading the Constitution. “In 1965 we got a shiny new Constitution. We’ve made a few changes along the way but the fact is that the Constitution is […]
Hash K9 9K run today
Today’s Hash House Harriers run number 1550 will be held in conjunction with the Esther Honey Foundation K9 9K fun run/walk for both pet owners and their dogs. Hence we ask all hashers to please turn up to support this wonderful cause. Please bring along your pets for a walk (on a leash or in […]
Top 10 ball tips
Beautiful gowns, extravagant makeup and handsome men in tuxedos, its almost time! The big night is almost here so make sure you have everything ready a couple days before the actual Ball night. For year 13 students this will be the last ball they will have as high schoolers, so here are 10 tips for […]
Dress code
Young ladies – Are expected to wear evening formal wear – Dresses are to be a modest length with less rather than more upper leg showing – No plunging necklines, bare midriffs or below the waist backs – NO transparent material Young men – Are expected to wear a Tuxedo or dress suit and tie/bow […]
Ball awards
Make sure you dress to impress as there will be awards for the King of the Ball, Queen of the Ball, Prince and Princess, best male and female dancers, Cutest couple, best dressed male and female, biggest flirt male and female. Make your presence known to the judges who will be wearing ei’s on the […]
The Last Waltz looms
Only three days left! The night of the Tereora College ball ‘The Last Waltz’ is just around the corner people, so I hope you are all ready. If you don’t already know (you’d have to be living under a rock to not know) the ball will be at the Princess Anne Hall on Thursday from […]
Swine flu vaccine given to 86%
Over 12,000 people have received the vaccination for swine flu (H1N1) during a national immunisation campaign over the past four months. The ministry of health reports that 12,115 people have received the vaccine – about 85.6 per cent of the estimated population of 14,000. Director of community health services Dr Rangi Fariu says of the […]
Sun interference affects Telecom services
Telecom Cook Islands says that between September 12 and 20 there will be some service degradation due to sun interference. During these times the sun will be directly in line with the satellites servicing Rarotonga and a number of Outer Islands. Because the sun’s radiation is much stronger then the satellite signal it interferes with […]
CIIC continues Aitutaki work
While work continues repairing and rebuilding homes on Aitutaki damaged by Cyclone Pat, work is also ongoing on government buildings and buildings under government control. This work includes repair and restoration of Aitutaki Hospital as well as repair and reconstruction of schools including Araura College, Araura Primary and Vaitau Primary. Also the Amuri School has […]
Elephantitis treatment going to Pukapuka
Next month Pukapuka and Nassau will be receiving treatment for filariasis – a tropical disease more readily known as Elephantitis – a non-curable condition where parts of the body can become severely enlarged and painful. The treatment programme is being run following screening of the population last month. Director of community health services Dr Rangi […]
Ngatangiia a 'step towards reform'
The Ngatangiia Democratic Party Committee says that the planned run-off later this month to decide their candidate is “the first step towards political reform”. In a media release on Friday the committee said a Ngatangiia Democratic Party public meeting would be held on September 23 upon confirmation of the candidates for the run-off. They said […]
Not just muscles!
It’s time to re-label modern day bodybuilding. The word bodybuilding easily conjures images of guys spending endless hours grunting it out in the gym and developing freakishly huge muscles, with personalities such as the now Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, being the most famous of them all. It is true that to be a bodybuilder, […]
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