Cook Islands Police are launching a community policing initiative with volunteer support from each vaka in Rarotonga to enhance safety and security during the festive season.
As Christmas approaches, local families and businesses in Rarotonga are feeling the seasonal buzz. While the island’s shops are busy preparing for the influx of shoppers, families are making sure they have everything needed for the festive season.
The Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association (MCIPA) is working hard to support Maine Tapairu Joyana Meyer, who will represent the Cook Islands at the Miss South Pacific Pageant in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The pageant isn’t until November 22, but already the MCIPA is getting its fundraising efforts well underway. On Friday, October 8, […]
The Tahiti Nui Association would like to clarify a few points raised in the article in yesterday’s CI News. The association is no longer called Tahiti Tamarii Maohi NoPorinetia, and has officially changed its name to Tahiti Nui Association. The article also omitted the Tahiti Nui Association’s newly-elected secretary, which is Andre Raoult. The Association’s […]
Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) has been preparing for tropical cyclone season in Rarotonga and the outer islands, through its cyclone preparedness exercises. The tropical cyclone season in the Cook Islands is between November and April, when damage from flooding and strong winds can result in disruptions to services. However, tropical storms and cyclones may occur […]
Nurses trained in the Cook Islands could soon have a qualification which is recognised internationally. Currently nurses trained in the Cook Islands are not allowed to practice overseas as their training is not of a high enough standard. It has now been proposed that the curriculum be upgraded to offer a three-year level six diploma […]
Opposition MP Nandi Glassie attended the 56th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Nairobi, Kenya this month where talks centred around the roles of politicians. The meeting focused on parliament in the 21st Century and emphasised the importance of the institution of Parliament in governance, particularly in emerging democracies. He said speaker of the Kenya National Assembly […]
Tupapa-Maraerenga MP launches his campaign as an independent Tupapa-Maraerenga MP John Tangi has declared he is running independent as he campaigns for a second term in Parliament. Tangi, 59, ran as a Democratic Party candidate and was elected in 2006, but earlier this year the country’s largest electorate chose Nooroa Tupa as the 2010 candidate. […]
Nurses in white uniforms are now a thing of the past. Rarotonga’s 60 nurses now have practical and durable uniforms that they need in order to keep up with their demanding jobs. Director of nursing Iokopeta (Peta) Ngari says that in the 20 plus years she has been a nurse on the island – they […]
The Tahiti Tamarii Maohi No Porinetia Association – a haven for Tahitians and descendants of Tahitians living locally – held a meeting last week at which it elected new board members and discussed plans to build a hostel in the near future. The association formed in 2008, has since put Tahitians in touch with one […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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