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Major upgrade completed at National Sports Arena
The National Sports Arena, Cook Islands’ key indoor sports facility at Tereora, has undergone a significant upgrade to improve its ability to host both local and international events.
Leaks and wastage persist, says Rarotonga water authority
The issue of high-water leaks and wastage remain a pressing concern, despite the heavy downpour earlier this month that replenished the water intakes across the island.
Apii Te Uki Ou fundraises for Aitutaki
Apii Te Uki Ou has helped Aitutaki through weeks of fundraising and fun activities. First we had a food drive which went over in Term 1. Then we raised $1300 for Aitutaki after Cyclone Pat. We bought three mats and a brand new laptop for Araura College and Primary School. We fundraised by having a […]
New Albert stands for values of old
Nicholas confident new party will grow given some time CIP’s breakaway MP Albert Nicholas believes his constituency will continue to support him as he sets out to grow the Cook Islands Party Tumu. CI News interviewed Nicholas, his committee vice chairman Richard Marsters and CIP Tumu advisor Tupui Ariki Henry yesterday about the decision to […]
Sir Terepai 'failed on numerous occasions'
The Toagate audit report says that former Deputy Prime Minister Sir Terepai Maoate’s conduct “failed on numerous occasions”. It says that on December 1 2008, Sir Terepai told the chamber of Commerce that “Chamber’s concerns that government is nationalising the oil industry are noted. As no final decision has been made on the model it […]
Ivaiti's 'inappropriate management' led to Toagate scandal says report
The conduct of former Financial Secretary Sholan Ivaiti comes under heavy criticism and scrutiny in the just-released Toagate audit report. The report, which has yet to be tabled in Parliament, says that throughout the five month review of the failed fuel farm project, clear instances of ‘inappropriate public administration and project management practices’ by Ivaiti […]
Community connections a key to political success
Tangata Vainerere, the coordinator of the Pacific Legislature for Population and Governance (PLPG) office in Rarotonga, says political success depends on how connected you are to your community. One of the focuses of the PLPG is empowering people to get involved in policy making and politics. Vainerere said that many people in the Pacific go […]
A piece of history finds a home
Justina Nicholas, head librarian of the National Library, was delighted when CI News called and asked if she would like to give a set of photos a home. Dame Margaret Shields was a cabinet minister in New Zealand in 1987 when she flew into Rarotonga after Cyclone Sally to see what the NZ government could […]
Firearms taken from Titikaveka
Two firearms – a .22 semi automatic rifle and a 12 gauge round singles barrel semi automatic shotgun – were reported missing from a Titikaveka residence. The owners of the home have been overseas since Christmas of last year, and cannot judge when the guns were taken. “Police would like to urge all firearm owners […]
Helping tackle beach rubbish
Pare Albert, of Friends of the Environment, had the dubious honour of collecting the 1000th bag of beach rubbish this week. He joined the volunteers from the Matavera Community Action Group (MCAG) which has been collecting beach rubbish from between Takitumu Primary School and the CICC Sunday School for the past three years. Albert said […]
Unintended side effects
This weekend’s solar eclipse means an influx of tourists to Mangaia and Rarotonga, who are likely to circulate money through both economies. But for the maire exporting business on Mauke, the solar eclipse is getting in the way of doing business. Because of the high demand for aircraft this weekend, Air Raro will not be […]
Eclipse chasers highly excited
David Blackmore couldn’t be more enthusiastic about this weekend’s solar eclipse. “It is one of the greatest phenomenons on the planet and it takes your breath away,” he says. “As you move into totality (when the moon completely obscures the sun) it’s like a dimmer switch. It’s a really eerie light which you never get […]
Junior tennis down to business
The East Pacific Qualifying tennis tournament heads into the business stage of the competition with the under 12 and under 18 boys to play their semi final matches today. These two grades will then play out their finals games on Friday while the under 12 girls, under 14 boys and girls and the under 18 […]
Blue Light relay breaks record
Despite heavy showers, runners last week successfully smashed a 24-year-old record, covering 480km in 40 consecutive hours. The police-driven Blue Light relay raised just under $1000, though organiser Alan Rua said that the run wasn’t about making money but about showing the community that Blue Light is back in action. “This was about re-activating Blue […]
Lab techs upskill
Four of Rarotonga hospital’s laboratory technicians have received Diplomas in Medical Technology. Theresa Tatuava, Peia Ben, Geoffrey Wuatai, and Matanoanoa Iroa have all studied in their own time for a year to upskill. The qualification sees them broaden their knowledge and skills in the areas of clinical biochemistry, haematology, microbiology, transfusion science, and immunology. Secretary […]
Panthers ready to take on Warriors
This week sees challenge number two for the under 16 Powerade mid-week challenge between the holders Tupapa Panthers and challengers the Takuvaine Warriors. The Warriors have not been in great form of late but it is still early in the season. The Panthers had a slow season start but with the recent matches they are […]
Power loans expected to grow
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to see almost 20 per cent of loans and grants over the next three years being directed to the power sector within the Pacific, delegates from major energy companies in the region were told yesterday. Energy specialist with the Asian Development Bank Robert Kersterton said most of its activities […]
SeaWeb signs on
SeaWeb is the newest member to sign the Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation charter in Samoa this week. SeaWeb is an international non-profit communications organisation dedicated to creating a culture of ocean conservation. During a function hosted by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) for the participants attending the thirteenth Roundtable […]
Rotary confusion apology
The new president of the Rotary Club of Rarotonga, Maureen Hilyard, has apologised for any confusion over a media release she sent out regarding her recent election. In it she said she was the first Cook Islands woman president since the club was established in 1969. This caused confusion as another woman, Mousie Skews, was […]
Tourism awards 2011 set to go
Chris McGeown, General Manager of Edgewater, has confirmed that the organising committee for the 2011 Cook Islands tourism awards has been formed and is in the preliminary stages of getting the awards off the ground. He estimates that submissions can begin coming in early in the new year. McGeown said that the committee will be […]
Beattie defends 'impersonal' complaint
A member of the tourism industry is complaining that new Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) chief executive Carmel Beattie has not yet made time to meet with everyone in the industry. The person, who asked not to be named, said that they felt it was “a bit impersonal” that she hadn’t yet called a meeting with […]
Short responds to Sholan's implications
Secretary of Justice Mark Short has responded to comments by Sholan Ivaiti that point to Short misusing operating funds while he was chief executive of the Development Investment Board. Short said that former Financial Secretary Ivaiti was wrong to suggest in a letter of complaint against Director of Audit Paul Allsworth that he (Short) unlawfully […]
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