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National
Rarotonga crime stats challenged
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.
Australian High Commission accepting applications for community grants
The Australian High Commission has announced the opening of the Australia – Cook Islands Community Grants Program.
CI Tours sending group to Mangaia
The Mangaia eclipse rush is one of the first major projects for Cook Islands Tours, which marketing director Rohan Ellis called a new up-and-coming alternative tour operator. CI Tours organises tours for inbound operator Natura Holidays, and this time around used Gulliver’s Travel Associates as its supplier agent. Ellis called the Mangaia project “the biggest […]
Ivaiti lists misconduct claims
Former financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti has made allegations against director of audit Paul Allsworth of ‘criminal misconduct’ In a letter of complaint from Ivaiti, dated June 25 and received by Finance Minister Wilkie Rasmussen on Monday, he recommends Allsworth be suspended and a full independent investigation of his actions be undertaken. Ivaiti claims to have […]
Regional body starts work in Cooks
A ceremony to mark the start of work by the Pacific Legislatures for Population and Governance (PLPG) in its new Avarua headquarters was held yesterday morning. Mapu Taia, the Speaker of the House, and Prime Minister Jim Marurai unveiled new signage at the two doors of the new secretariat which is based in the old […]
Allpress gives keynote address
In yesterday’s paper, CI News printed that Barbara Allpress was slated to give the keynote speech on Maori medicine at the health conference, but couldn’t make it on account of illness. The woman who was scheduled to give the keynote address is actually Naida Glavish, adviser to the Auckland district health board on Maori medicine, […]
Canada Day celebrations all go
Do you love all things Canadian or have Canadian friends? If so, why not head along to the Fishing Club in Tupapa to celebrate Canada Day today with Seija Webb and Nancy Fulford. Canadian expatriates living on Rarotonga and their island friends and family will gather at the fishing club to celebrate the countries national […]
Super Fund reports a 'fantastic' year
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund said they have had a “fantastic year with members being credited with an 18.1 per cent earnings rate, for the year ended 31 December, 2009”. A statement from the fund released yesterday said the 2009 Annual Report and financial accounts are now completed and can now be downloaded from […]
Atiu kai fundraiser to help with hostel
The new Atiu hostel under construction in Maraerenga will be officially opened on December 17. But before her doors open, the almost completed hostel will host an Atiu community food fundraiser this Friday. So, don’t worry about the family dinner on Friday grab a plate or three from the Atiu hostel and you know the […]
Airvo already proving its worth
Lives have already been saved by state-of-the-art equipment donated to Rarotonga Hospital. A tourist who was found drowning in the lagoon and a local man who had a heart attack, have both made rapid recoveries thanks to the new Airvo Machine. Since the machine was installed, the New Zealand tourist who had nearly drowned was […]
Hundreds heading to Mangaia
Those keen to watch one of nature’s greatest shows plan to travel next weekend to Mangaia by both air and by sea. Air Raro has confirmed 29 flights to Mangaia for the total solar eclipse on June 11. Most will be departing on July 9 and July 10, and will return on July 12. Air […]
Snoppy looking for a home
Do you need a good dog as a companion or to guard your home while you are at work? Then Snoppy is the dog for you and he’s waiting for his new family to pick him up from the Esther Honey clinic in Nikao. Snoppy is described as a sweet dog that will be a […]
Telecom OIA awaits ombudsman's view
Mervin Communications is waiting for the result of a complaint to the ombudsman after government refused to provide information on Telecom Cook Islands under the Official Information Act. The company’s director William Framhein made the OIA request to the office of the prime minister earlier this year asking for a swag of documents including the […]
Locals undergo trauma training
Ten locals have undergone a course to deliver training on how to give urgent health care. The one-day course on Monday taught attendees how to pass on life-saving techniques to others and they have spent the last two days putting this into practice. Attendees included nurses, ambulance officers, doctors, police, fireman and members of the […]
Taking steps to safeguard culture
The three-day national workshop on safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage of the Cook Islands came to an end yesterday with discussions on the best way forward after the fact finding workshop. Final discussions on the day centred on a strategy and action plan for safeguarding intangible or living cultural heritage in the Cook Islands. Throughout […]
Mobility vehicle heading to Raro from Thames
The old mobility vehicle from Thames, New Zealand is bound for Rarotonga thanks to a chance meeting. Long-time Thames Rotarian and mobility vehicle supporter Reg Parker was holidaying in Rarotonga with his wife Viv recently when he came across the local Rotary club and went along to its meeting. During its business session the need […]
Panthers play Bulls in U16 challenge
Today will see the first challenge of the Under 16 Powerade Trophy, with reigning champions Tupapa Panthers playing against the Titikaveka Bulls at Tupapa Park kicking off at 4.30pm. With the loss of boom forward Eric Newbigging (currently in NZ), the big question remains whether the Panthers can survive without their star 6ft 3in loose […]
Independents need focus
Brett Porter has spoken out about what independent candidates should be standing for and what they shouldn’t. Porter ran as an independent in Murienua in both the 2004 by-election and the 2006 election, polling 130 votes. Although he lost to Tom Masters who received 185 votes, Porter beat the Democratic Party candidate Poko Tuariki who […]
Another independent makes a stand
Another independent candidate has stepped forward, meaning there are already more independents running this year than in the 2006 election. Teariki Unuka has announced he will be running for Murienua seat against sitting Cook Islands Party (CIP) MP Tom Masters and the Democratic Party candidate. The Demo Party will be holding a run off between […]
Rimatara group back on Rarotonga
Eight Rimatara students and chaperones returned yesterday to Rarotonga from Atiu, where they spent the past week observing the ‘ura bird, locally known as kura. Their island gifted the kura to Atiu three years ago, allowing the Cook Islands to recover a fragment of its past that was lost long ago to over-harvesting, and simultaneously […]
Mayor calls for Marsters to go
A list of allegations against Palmerston island secretary Tere Marsters has been sent by the island’s mayor to the prime minister, cabinet ministers and government officials. This follows a recent letter from Bill Marsters which called for the removal of Tere Marsters saying two thirds of the people of Palmerston wanted him out because of […]
CEDAW contest celebrates 30th
The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is celebrating its 30th anniversary by offering Pacific women a chance to win $500. Applicants from the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tuvalu and Vanuatu are invited […]
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