Cook Islands Police data shows no increasing crime trend, but the Opposition leader and a road safety advocate argue understaffing and passive policing conceal actual crime and safety issues in Rarotonga.
The Australian High Commission has announced the opening of the Australia – Cook Islands Community Grants Program.
The Cook Islands National Council of Women (NCW) is hosting its seventh national conference and craft exhibition this week at Sinai Hall. NCW groups from Rarotonga and the outer islands will meet today, tomorrow and Wednesday to discuss the roles they play in family, governance, health and the environment. The theme around which discussion will […]
Police on Friday said that the naked prowler seen by a resident of Vaimaanga may not be the same person as the man reported acting suspiciously in other areas of the island. A woman, who did not want to be named, woke at 1am to find an unknown naked man sitting on her bed. He […]
Independent candidate says health needs some big improvements Independent candidate for Titikaveka Teariki Matenga is pursuing health as one of three key issues he will pursue if elected. While Matenga has a passion for environmental issues, he is also looking at education and health as areas in need of real improvements. “My key focus for […]
Democratic Party candidate for Ngatangiia, Mann Short, spoke of Sir Terepai Maoate’s defection from the party and of the value of loyalty at the party’s Takitumu launch on Thursday evening. Short told the audience he was disappointed to hear Sir Terepai’s announcement this week that he is opposing the party as an independent candidate. “This […]
In the playoff for first and second at the CITC Rarotonga Club Sevens it was again a strong second-half performance that allowed the Eels to defeat the much-improved Panthers team 10-5 in a closely-fought match. In wet and muddy conditions the Eels forwards, comprising of Clive Nicholas, Teokotai Tuaivi Jnr and workhorse Lee Ponini, laid […]
Despite the damp weather the bula warmth shone through as Fijians on Rarotonga celebrated Fiji Day at the Avatiu field on Saturday. It is 40 years since Fiji gained independence from Britain, and Saturday was a time to celebrate the last four decades for the various ethnicities. Chief guest, Deputy Prime Minister Robert Wigmore, said […]
Air New Zealand has launched a type of ticket which they say will reduce the cost of flying to New Zealand. The new set of prices apply to every Air NZ flight to New Zealand from Rarotonga, as well as flights from NZ to Australia, but are not available on the Sydney to Rarotonga flights. […]
With two rounds left of the Edgewater Women’s Saturday morning competition, this weekend’s games should prove intense as the results will even out a congested middle of the table. With two rounds left, the number one spot is still up for grabs with wins this weekend proving critical for all teams. Turangi (4 points) are […]
Can noni juice repair dead white blood cells? The question prompted a third visit to Rarotonga by United States virologist Cheryl Stoddart this week. Stoddart – who is an assistant professor of medicine at San Francisco’s University of California – spent a day with Rarotonga’s medicine man Pa Teuruaa and Cook Islands Tourism chief executive […]
Although nothing is urgently needed on Mauke, its 300-odd permanent residents are concerned about the longer-term future of cargo transportation to the island. Mauke mayor George Samuela said there was enough food and petrol to last at least one and three months respectively, as well as enough diesel to power the island’s electricity generator for […]
Eighteen of the 23 Cook Islands Party candidates registered their nominations for next month’s election at the Ministry of Justice yesterday. There are 17 candidates pictured here but the $500 registration fees were paid for all 23 candidates. CIP vice president and Takuvaine candidate Mark Brown said the move signified the beginning of the party’s […]
The Cook Islands Party launched its campaign yesterday with a new slogan – together we can. Candidates and supporters gathered together at the Opposition party’s office to announce some of the key actions the CIP will take if it is elected as the next government. Party leader and Manihiki candidate Henry Puna led off with […]
The 7th National Women’s Conference will be held in Avarua next week. The Cook Islands National Council of Women will host the event with the theme ‘strengthening our safety nets to secure our future’. A draft national policy on gender equality and women’s development and the draft Family Law Bill will be presented on the […]
Ngatangiia independent candidate Sir Terepai Maoate’s integrity may be questioned over his decision to run against Demo candidate Mann Short in the election next month. The Democratic Party Constitution says constituency committees can ask run-off nominees to agree to support the winning candidate and not stand in opposition to them at an election. Under the […]
Independent says he is standing for the rights of his people Teava Iro, independent candidate for Titikaveka, aims to bring the ‘missing elements’ of ownership and empowerment to the people. “I have decided to stand in the November general election for Teimorimotia – for the people of Titikaveka.” “I know that the most important resource […]
Matariki FM can now be accessed from any part of the world via internet radiocast thanks to Pactel International. This month Pactel International announced the successful set up of their platform to provide the service to the Cook Islands leading bilingual radio station. Cook Islanders and those with an interest in the country can now […]
Police are this week dealing with a number of damage complaints – though one complainant named a coconut as the perpetrator, the rest point to a serious problem. Te Aponga Uira staff noticed this week that a power pole light outside Pickering Motors in Tutakimoa seemed to be riddled with bullet holes. Police are at […]
The Ministry of Cultural Development is close to completing restructuring down from 10 directors to four, which Sonny Williams was brought in to begin in August 2009. The ministry has recruited staff to each of the four new management positions. Although the posts were advertised in the newspaper, Williams, who is cultural development secretary, said […]
Miss South Pacific, Fiji’s Merewalesi Nailatikau has officially launched the 2010 Miss South Pacific Pageant in Papua New Guinea (PNG) The pageant will be held in Port Moresby from November 22- 27. “It is not easy, it comes with a lot of obstacles and challenges, but it is not impossible, you have to be yourself, […]
A Queensland-based company recently won the primary share of work on a $50 million Pacific patrol boat service and maintenance contract, which will include work on Te Kukupa. DMS Maritime Pty Ltd won the contract for the provision of the Pacific Patrol Boat Support and Third Refit Services, but the principal sub-contractor is Norship Marine, […]
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