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Tourists' claims wrong, says upset Papua gatekeeper
Saturday 11 February 2017 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands man says he’s been deeply affected by recent publicity in which two tourists accused him of threatening them and being menacing with a machete.
Check reveals dog health issue
Friday 10 February 2017 | Published in Local
The Esther Honey Foundation is urging dog owners to have their animals checked following the discovery of a heartworm in a dog that was being checked for export to New Zealand.
Fund clarifies pension fund deductions
Friday 10 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) pension payments are deductible from New Zealand Superannuation payments says chief executive officer Damian Beddoes.
'Flash stuff' among abandoned items
Friday 10 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The contents left behind on the Zangano are quality items, according to the yacht’s new owner Keith Christian.
Yachtie sells cheap, quits country then disappears
Friday 10 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Accident-prone yachtie Alex Roehrs has sold his ketch Zangano for the price of an airline ticket and a night’s accommodation and has flown off Rarotonga.
Yacht had cut hose, valves open
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A volunteer firefighter says he knows the yachtsman rescued by Te Kukupa last week deliberately tried to sink his own vessel.
Super fund can refund migrant workers
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) says it has about $800,000 in its reserve account to immediately refund the employer contributions previously forfeited
Vaka Pride judging nears
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The judging for round two of the Vaka Pride competition will be held later this month.
Online views about falls road incident
Thursday 9 February 2017 | Published in Local
WERE THE TOURISTS IN THE WRONG, NEITHER WRONG or ANGRY MAN WRONG TOURISTS IN THE WRONG Olly Rere: Well they did mention seeing a sign. There was obviously something written in English on it that they ignored like they mentioned the angry man said. He also said it was a third time that day. I’d be pissed off too. Terry Rangi: Why is this front page news? Cook Islands News you have a responsibility to provide a balanced report. Was the other person interviewed to get his version of events? Here we have two visitors who ignored a no entry sign and are confronted by a security guard who’s holding a machete. If he was in security uniform armed with a gun would that have been more acceptable? (Abridged) NEITHER WRONG Leon Winton: I think these two tourists being smart arses. I would have stopped and pay $5. Angel Lopez-Moreno: I know the vast majority of the people of Rarotonga are so kind and tolerant of us tourists. I visited there for the first time last year and I was pleasantly surprised at all the beautiful and sweet people of Rarotonga. We did not meet one rude person. Not sure what sort of issue that angry person was experiencing but we should all be mindful of the signs ... Six Samuel: Oh snap! What was he thinking, both parties were wrong, tourists didn’t obey the sign and the guy well he was an idiot. Better put a steel gate there instead of barrels. Lux Vaeau Fakiki: Why not charge the tourists to see the waterfall? You get charged to see everything overseas. But I don’t agree with them been aggressive towards the tourist tho. Davina Hosking Ashford: Both parties are to blame. Some tourists need to respect the sign (if any in view). Local resident should have explained and not gone all native on the tourist. Sad for both parties. Janette Olliver: Ah actually, they said they drove around a sign that said they weren’t supposed to be up there and the machete thing, how many people have them on their bikes anyway, especially out country side, heaps! People shouldn’t be so aggressive but seriously, would they ignore such signs in Russia? Doubt it. Jamie Lee: Tourists should’ve respected the sign and just turned away then. They come from NZ so they know like any other toll roads they should know - No pay, no pass. Simple as that. Don’t agree with the behaviour of the man though, but understand the frustration. Christina John: Wow both parties are in the wrong. Eaa oki te riri. Apologise smile and let that be that. ANGRY MAN WRONG Alex Kimi: A minority of people forget that these visitors are tourists - actual people pouring money into the local economy. And before they leave they want to visit Wigmore’s Waterfall. Now all they will probably remember from this is an idiot who spoiled their holiday - for 5 bucks. Tangi Paia: How embarrassing to the people of Raro, with the actions of one immature individual. It’s not like there is another exit out of the waterfall you could have approached the couple when they came back down ... This individual needs to be dealt with by the village elders. Lu Iotua: That is disgusting. Whatever reasons you have for barricading the road to the waterfall ... nothing justifies that behavior. Shame on you. Henri Veiao: If that was me I’ll run him over with my car then place my $5 on his forehead. Stupid idiot why charge people should ask for donations if it’s to improve the roads area. Tuua Ngatokoa: OMG.... someone’s personal safety was compromised! That’s the issue here! Not the sign, not the road conditions, not the $5, not the waterfall visit. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, the idea that some idiot with a machete displaying a threatening behaviour and physically intimidating is JUST NOT RIGHT! Memry Brenda La’akulu: Yes there were signs, but he had no right to treat them like that. Maria Ngere: Omg … this is shocking and such an embarrassment to himself and to our people.
Nicholas to deal with falls road issues
Wednesday 8 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Many Cook Islanders are upset by the incident in which two female tourists were menaced by a machete-wielding man on Wigmore’s falls road.
Photo success shocks comp. winner
Wednesday 8 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
It seems that while half of Rarotonga had correctly picked our winning Memories of Summer competition image, the actual photographer didn’t think he had a chance.
Papa Pia is back on air
Wednesday 8 February 2017 | Published in Local
Thanks to the generosity of members of the American Radio Relay League-affiliated Western Washington DX Club (WWDXC), Pia “Papa Pia” Taraeka, E51PT, of Manihiki, is back on the air after a three-decade absence. “My interest in amateur radio started around 1962 as a radio operator working for the Cook Island and New Zealand governments,” Papa Pia said. “My primary job was relaying radio Morse code traffic destined for the Cook Islands and other places, including New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti, and Niue.” Papa Pia is on CW and SSB, 80 through 10 meters, running 100 W to an all-band dipole. — Thanks to The Daily DX
Volunteer goes where she is needed
Wednesday 8 February 2017 | Published in Local
As a volunteer you must go where you would be needed the most and New Zealand volunteer Roanna Salunga was eager to volunteer in Rarotonga.
Tourists menaced with machete
Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A machete-wielding man threatened two female tourists yesterday on the Wigmore’s Waterfall road.
Yachtsman wanted to let uninsured vessel sink
Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The yachtsman rescued by Cook Islands police after his ketch allegedly hit an underwater object wanted to let the vessel sink.
Island life researcher graduates
Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Published in Local
A New Zealand researcher with a 30-year interest in Pacific education and development, lived on Mangaia for four months to explore the case for more indigenous knowledge and culture in education,
Jilted bride thanks Rarotonga
Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Published in Local
A NEW Zealand womans whose husband-to-be bailed out of their wedding on Rarotonga, has got over her disappointment and is now focused on moving on.
PSL matter adjourned
Tuesday 7 February 2017 | Published in Local
The court application by Apex Agencies and Porter Groups Holdings to wind up controversial shipping company Pacific Schooners Ltd was adjourned sine die last Friday.
Forced split completely unfair
Monday 6 February 2017 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands woman says she is devastated by the Immigration department’s push to have her Kiwi partner of almost seven years out of the country.
Yachtsman has been in strife before
Monday 6 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The yachtsman at the centre of a marine rescue earlier this week has a history of boat troubles in the Pacific.
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