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Prison services blamed
Thursday 16 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The “failings and inadequacies” of the Prison Services have been blamed for the triple shootings that shocked Rarotonga last October.
Cruelty case renews call for change
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Published in Local
A dog taken to the Esther Honey Foundation (EHF) clinic with maggot-infested puncture wounds has reignited calls to reform animal welfare law to make penalties tougher for animal abuse and neglect in the Cook Islands.
Meet the coconut crab named Blue
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Whale and Wildlife Centre in Atupa has a new guest – a very large coconut crab.
Pre-European structures discovered
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Published in Local
Marae and paepae discovered in the upper Maungaroa valley in Puaikura have been found to pre-date European contact.
Retired police meet High Commissioner
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Published in Local
Representatives of the Retired Cook Islands Police and Affiliated Veterans Association paid a courtesy visit to welcome the new, New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Marshall to the Cook Islands.
Early remedial steps part of plan
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Wastewater Project Management Unit’s 18-month wastewater project will include comprehensive community engagement, a review of the existing literature and environmental monitoring and investigation.
Alleged firings upset power board
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Published in Local
Three directors on the Aitutaki Power Board Authority are alleged to have been told last week their services were no longer wanted and that they were being fired as board members.
Report: Shootings 'preventable'
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Published in Local
The senseless acts of violence by Chris Rimamotu that resulted in the deaths of Maryanne Dean and Roger Tauarea and, ultimately, Rimamotu himself were preventable.
Lagoon research underway
Wednesday 15 March 2017 | Published in Local
A senior scientist is making a visual inspection of the land form, land uses and surface water across the Muri Lagoon Catchment area as work on a planned project to manage wastewater issues on Rarotonga and Aitutaki begins.
Venue shift seen as win for disabled
Tuesday 14 March 2017 | Published in Local
When the Civil Court convened at 11am yesterday in the boardroom of the Public Service Commission, it signified a “great victory” for disabled people in the country, says a businessman too ill to climb the Justice ministry steps.
'Lock up your guns,' police warn owners
Tuesday 14 March 2017 | Published in Local
Police are urging gun owners to lock their firearms in a safe place.
Good year for shipping registry
Tuesday 14 March 2017 | Published in Local
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI), the leading ship registry, registered a 6 per cent growth in its fleet in 2016 with 132 new vessels.
Winners announced in 'healthy selfie' contest
Tuesday 14 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Six winners were announced in the Cook Islands Healthy Selfie #breakNCDs competition last week.
Bluesky users see red over credit glitch
Tuesday 14 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A data promotion programming issue led to problems for about 20 Bluesky customers last Friday and over the weekend.
Call to slash government jobs
Tuesday 14 March 2017 | Published in Local
Opposition coalition parliamentary leader Rose Brown has one simple solution for paying for what she sees as urgently needed action to address political, social and environmental issues in the Cook Islands – slash the number of public servants.
Parade makes colourful sight
Tuesday 14 March 2017 | Published in Local
Monthly uniformed organisation parades took place around the island on Sunday, providing a spectacle for visitors and locals alike.
Pitt's settlement meeting closed to public
Tuesday 14 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Publisher George Pitt, who is facing contempt of court charges, has appeared before Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams in a Judicial Settlement Conference.
Triple shooting report goes to PM
Tuesday 14 March 2017 | Published in Local
The much-anticipated McDermott-Matapo report into the October triple shooting tragedy in Vaimaanga has been completed and was expected to be handed to Prime Minister Henry Puna last Thursday.
Rose to MPs: 'Get back to work'
Tuesday 14 March 2017 | Published in Local
MPs must go back to work at parliament, says opposition coalition leader Rose Brown.
Enticing new menu to greet diners at The Islander
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Islander Hotel previewed its new menu for 15 guests at the hotel restaurant last Thursday. Among those invited were prime minister Henry Puna and his wife Akaiti, Cook Islands Tourism chief executive Halatoa Fua and Air New Zealand Cook Islands manager Marisa Newman. Hotel managing director Rohan Ellis also invited George Ellis – not just because George is his father, but because he’s also a home cook of some reputation and could be relied on to provide some constructive feedback on the proposed new menu. There were six dishes on the list to be sampled – seven if you count the fact that pork dumplings were cooked in two ways. And proving that there’s still no such thing as a free lunch, guests also had to award each dish a mark out of 10, as well as provide comments on what they thought of the food. Rohan Ellis said the dishes were inspired by a recent trip to Auckland, New Zealand, where he was impressed by the food presented at several Asian restaurants he dined at. He particularly enjoyed the fresh, subtly-spiced food at a Vietnamese restaurant he visited and took note of the fact that many of the ingredients – including the essential fresh herbs such as lemongrass, Thai basil and Vietnamese mint are easily grown here. He said the new dishes aimed to continue the hotel’s reputation for well-sized and value for money meals that would satisfy the appetites of both locals and visitors. The “samples,” which were closer to the size of full entrees and main meals served in some restaurants, were accompanied by well-chosen red and white wines. Subtly flavoured and in many cases accompanied by light, refreshing Asian-style sauces, the dishes included beef tataki, tuna Nicoise, pork dumplings, both fried and steamed, Hoisin sticky chicken, grilled game fish presented with a potato salad and a poached egg and finally, pork belly. The lunch also served as a workout for the all-local serving staff, who did a great job through numerous plate and cutlery changes. Look out for the new menu, which also retains a number of well-established favourites, at The Islander soon. - CS
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