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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Outdated Compensation Ordinance still under review
The outdated Workers Compensation Ordinance 1964 is still in its reviewing process with the National Workers’ Compensation Policy (including Employers’ Liability Insurance)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.
Medical records link for islands
Thanks to the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Telecom Cook Islands (TCI), nearly all of the outer islands are signed on to Medtech 32, a computerised patient record system that the Rarotonga hospital installed in 2005. The two islands that haven’t yet gained access to Medtech 32 – Nassau and Palmerston – will […]
Aketa relocates
Not six months after it moved from Muri to a spot directly opposite the Punanga Nui marketplace, Aketa is again relocating. Starting Monday, the fashion boutique will be open for business at the Banana Court complex in town, next to Hermie’s Salon. Owners Rebeka Buchanan and Joan Flanagan hope that the new location will allow […]
CI chefs form new group
The Cook Islands food and restaurant industry got its foot in the door with international foodies last week. Local chef Jezebel Tamasese and New Zealand chef Sam Timoko, who’s been tutoring at the Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre (HTTC), officially registered the Cook Island Chefs Association (CICA) at the ministry of justice on Tuesday. CICA […]
Pukapuka kids explore Picton Castle
The Picton Castle’s recent trip to Pukapuka meant 50 lucky students, their teachers and some school committee members from Niua School were given the opportunity to explore the ship. In two groups the students from forms one to five were given a guided tour of the vessel by the Picton Castle crew. The students in […]
New weight loss challenge
A new weight loss programme will give local people the chance to win $500 if they are the biggest loser after eight weeks. Lani MacGregor, who is a nutritionist, has been running a weight loss programme with her husband in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. She is working with Dockside’s Carollyn Rennie who set up the […]
The 'green' candidate:
Matenga launches passionate campaign to save the lagoon Independent candidate for Titikaveka Teariki Matenga wants the next generation to enjoy the benefits of a clean, green environment. But the country’s waste management problems need to be addressed now to make this dream possible, he says. The 52-year-old has been a vocal advocate for change on […]
No advance voting: Ngatangiia committee
The Ngatangiia Democratic Committee is refuting the claim that it agreed to advance voting for the run-off elimination between MP Sir Terepai Maoate and Mann Short. The Democratic Party Constitution does not specify the need for advance or postal voting and the committee has decided against complicating the run-off process. Committee secretary Teroro Tapurau-Totini confirmed […]
Raid questioned by businessman
Realtor McElhinney concerned at tactics used by BTIB staff Local realtor John McElhinney is questioning the tactics of the Business Trade Investment Board after it carried out a raid on his office this week. Four BTIB officers and a police officer went to Rarotonga Realty’s office at Ingram House on Wednesday and flashed a search […]
'Dog man' just doing his job
Papa Joe responds to never-ending criticism Constable Joe Ngatae, more commonly known as the ‘dog man’, says that there are close to 3000 dogs on Rarotonga. It’s a steep rise considering that the year before there were a reported 2000. Ngatae suspects that dog owners hid females and puppies during the tutaka, skewing the count. […]
New lifesaving machine arrives
The New Zealand Aesthesia Technicians Society has donated a brand new $2000 machine which will help keep people with crush injuries, as well as larger people who have to undergo surgery, to breathe. The Ambu aScope Monitor has a tube with a fibre optic camera on the end, which means that anaesthetic technician Ngati Matapo […]
All Sports funding bids close today
Where the All Sports funding will go will be decided next week – but the funding has still not been handed over to CISNOC. Secretary of Internal Affairs Bredina Drollett has confirmed that CISNOC will not be receiving funding for the last quarter until they have gone through the proper procedure and entirely allocated it […]
Assault, burglary and drug charges dealt with
Justice of the peace Taora presided over a number of cases in the high court yesterday: James Engu – call-over on a charge of being of unsound mind. Defence counsel Lavenia Rokoika requested an adjournment to next week, to give her time to obtain a psychiatric evaluation report from Dr Fariu, which Taora granted. Roger […]
Crunching the numbers
School children across the country have been ‘crunching numbers’ ahead of the annual Cook Islands Maths competition to be held on Wednesday, September 29. Primary schools across Rarotonga and from the outer islands of Aitutaki, Atiu and Mangaia will take part in the maths quiz night starting at 5pm. Earlier this term, students completed the […]
2 cameras and iPhone stolen
Four thefts have been reported this week. A Tupapa resident reported missing cash, and an Avarua resident reported theft of a silver Sony digital camera with a black cover. Another Tupapa resident informed police that a navy blue Casio digital camera valued at $600 was stolen. Police detained a 15-year-old female of Aroa, who was […]
Westpac warns: watch for scams and fraud
Westpac is warning customers about the dangers of online scams designed to defraud them of their funds. The warning follows an increase in the number of ‘phishing’ reports to the bank in the last few days. Phishing is a scam that uses emails and fraudulent websites designed to capture sufficient personal information to allow criminals […]
CIP manifesto due
The Cook Islands Party has delayed the launch of its election manifesto until next Friday as it collects last minute policy feedback from the electorates. Vice president Mark Brown says the party is keen to announce its key policies on how it would govern the country over the next four years. The final consultation with […]
Crop thieves foil police
Police are unsure how to tackle the problem of thieves pilfering crops from local growers. It’s a tricky one, as planters can’t lock their land against wanderers in the same way that people can lock their homes, and security cameras are a costly solution. “It’s hard (to monitor), because people commit these crimes when no […]
We definitely had a ball!
A round of applause for the Tereora ball committee if you please! What a fabulous evening it was I must say! And ladies might I say we all looked STUNNING in our different ball gowns and cocktail dresses. I swear I thought I was in a shopping mall with manikins running around in their dresses! […]
Upgrades to island health care
Outer island hospitals are being upgraded with money supplied by the European Union. Private contractors have been employed at Atiu Hospital to do major work on repairing the walls and the floors to upgrade the hospital with the aim of bringing the surroundings up to New Zealand standards. The extensive work includes rewiring, building a […]
August visitor numbers up
A healthy increase in visitor numbers was recorded last month with New Zealand again leading the way for arrivals. According to statistics office figures an additional 1406 people arrived in the Cook Islands in August when compared to the same month last year. In August, 2009 there were 9848 arrivals – last month there were […]
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