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Police seek public cooperation for festive security
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.
Families navigate inflation, businesses stock up for 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.
Pineapple holiday
Cornelius Tioni (left) from Auckland, New Zealand, and Joneth Elisaia from Sydney, Australia, sell pineapples from the back of a pick-up at Vaima’anga. The boys said they are enjoying their stay on Rarotonga and they have been tasked with selling the pineapples from the family plantation this week. 10011123
Former resident passes away
Former Cook Islands resident Ruth Harnish (pictured) will be laid to rest this week in Perth after passing away peacefully in her sleep on January 6 at the age of 90. Ruth and her late husband Bob lived in Rarotonga in the 60s and 70s where they started the United Island Traders and Tradewinds retail […]
Growers take on climate communications
Improving communication on climate information to growers is one of the aims of a three-day workshop currently being held at the Kent Hall in Titikaveka. Meteorological service director Arona Ngari says that getting climate data information to growers is important, especially as the country is in the middle of a weak El Nino phase. The […]
Scotts give chooks away
Residents of Muri and Ngatangiia were invited to a New Year’s free-for-all last Friday at Scotts Farm. Owner John Scott offered 10 chickens per person to the first 40 people to call into the farm, following a pre-Christmas promotion which saw the former laying hens offered up at two dollars a piece. The 2000 live […]
Cost cutting a joke: MP
Yet another Opposition MP is attacking prime minister Jim Marurai’s ‘government cost cutting priority’ for the New Year. Atiu MP Nandi Glassie says the PM’s priority – starting with ‘saving’ on not appointing a sixth minister — is the New Year’s biggest joke. “What is the sacrifice of one minister’s salary when you look at […]
Public asked to conserve water
Despite the recent rain, water still needs to be conserved says water works officer Adrian Teotahi. The humid weather paid off in Rarotonga as the Meteorological Service recorded 23.7 millimetres of rain on Tuesday and 5mm on Wednesday. Teotahi says we’ve had a good couple days of wet weather but more is still needed. “At […]
Cyclone warning possible mistake
A Fiji radio bulletin announced a tropical cyclone had formed south of the Cook Islands yesterday. However the Meteorological Service in Rarotonga said as of yesterday afternoon there was nothing indicating the country was at risk. “The only thing we can see is a depression around the French Polynesia area which formed around 8am this […]
Papa Motu to receive British Empire Medal
Papa Metuakore Teremoana Kora was humbled and pleased by his British Empire Medal award given for services to church and community, announced in the recent New Year’s Honours. Better known as Papa Motu, the Rangiatea resident’s accomplishments span over fifty years. The 72-year-old cites a strong interest in culture as one reason for his continued […]
PM Marurai stands firm despite threat
Prime minister Jim Marurai is standing firm despite the threat by the political parties to remove him and appoint the Democratic Party leader – the recently-sacked deputy prime minister Sir Terepai – as the new leader of the nation. Yesterday Marurai’s office denied rumour that the PM was contemplating stepping down and stated that he […]
Titikaveka takes on temporary constables
Police have called upon the help of the Titikaveka Neighbourhood Watch group by granting two wardens temporary constable status. Tua Russell and Mary Iro were sworn in to the police force last month to serve from Christmas Eve to January 10 – granting the pair greater authority for duties they regularly perform with the neighbourhood […]
Cabinet still to discuss report
Cabinet has yet to discuss the final report compiled by government’s legal consultant into the TOA fuel farm deal. Former executive officer for the office of the deputy prime minister, Florence Syme-Buchanan said that a submission was prepared last month for cabinet to discuss the report by New Zealand Queen’s Counsel Kit Toogood. “But then […]
Descendants of Taarua and Maora reunite
More then 300 people came together for a family reunion held at Titikaveka last month. Descendants of Taarua and Maora Iro Ou (aka Hio Ou) spent three days from December 27 to 30 renewing ties and getting to know each other. Family travelled from New Zealand, Australia, Mangaia and Atiu to attend the first family […]
QR quiet on requests from MPs
The Queen’s Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin will not comment on being asked to call an immediate sitting of parliament to meet on the issue of confidence in the prime minister. His office has confirmed only half of the claim that the Democratic Party MPs outside of cabinet and the Cook Islands Party MPs sent him […]
Police presence credited for crime reduction
Greater police presence and community awareness is credited for the reduction of crime this festive season. Comparing statistics from last year, burglaries and thefts were down as well as the seriousness of motor vehicle crashes. Senior sergeant Vasie Ngatoko-Poila said from Christmas Eve to January 4 a total of 117 incidents were reported to police. […]
Government cannot be allowed to continue: George
Norman George (at right), with CIP leader Henry Puna. “/> A new Democratic Party strategy for prime minister Jim Marurai to be removed from office has garnered the support of 19 MPs in parliament according to the Opposition. Once again a vote of no-confidence in the PM and cabinet has been threatened — but this […]
Flowers everywhere for Emily
One person not sleeping through the current muggy weather is Avatiu resident Emily Russell. Russell was contentedly sewing ei for the Tourism Corporation on Tuesday to “keep busy”. “Being busy that’s what keeps life interesting, not sleeping,” said the ninety-year-old, who still walks to church. Russell has long been surrounded by flowers. Her parents were […]
Global crisis a challenge
Whilst frequently facing natural disasters, the Pacific region is now dealing with the global economic crisis. Although the effects of the crisis have not fully reached the Pacific countries yet, there is clear evidence that its consequences will be dramatic if not tackled properly. The issue will be discussed extensively over the three day Pacific […]
Fish no-go for pets
The Esther Honey Foundation is thankful to all those who spared a thought — and some food — for the clinic’s animals in 2009. And in 2010, the clinic would appreciate more donations of canned food – but no fish. This is because many animals are being taken to the clinic with fish poisoning. “We […]
Leading the way to Manukau City
The Cook Islands Youth Association (CIYA) is leading the way in organisational expertise. Boasting a legal advisor and a treasurer as well as a secretary and media communications advisor, the young committee is gearing up for the first Pacific Youth and Sport conference to be held in Manukau City in March. The conference will bring […]
Still dancing at 100
Keeping the katakata spirit alive at one hundred years of age, former resident of Rarotonga Mavis Scarborough is still doing the ura. Scarborough made headlines in Auckland, New Zealand recently, crediting “marrying the right man” as part of the secret to a long happy life. That man was William Scarborough and the couple spent 18 […]
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