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Sharing the love
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in Local
It’s the time of year for giving, and CITC has been sharing the love and Christmas cheer with its service providers and supporters. CITC key brands manager George George (left) and his ‘little helper’ Toru Katuke (right) delivered gifts and treats to their friends in business including CINews, represented here by general manager Tony Fea’o […]
Demos to lodge police complaint – by-election
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in Local
The opposition Democratic Party, led by Wilkie Rasmussen, will be lodging a complaint with the police in relation to allegations of bribery and treating stemming from September’s Murienua by-election. “I have sought legal advice from a number of people, have discussed the matter with my executive and caucus, and we’ve decided that through me, a […]
Airborne asbestos found at school
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in Local
A potentially hazardous level of asbestos has been found at a primary school on Rarotonga, reports an expert.
Police get 'significant' information on arson
Friday 20 December 2013 | Published in Local
Two members of the public have come forward with “significant” information about the arson attacks that shocked Rarotonga two months ago. On October 20 an arsonist burned down six classrooms, three resource rooms, a canteen and a small side room at Nukutere College. Later that day, another act of arson left six classrooms and a […]
Santa's little helper!
Friday 20 December 2013 | Published in Local
Five-month-old Maria Bruno was dressed appropriately for the festive season at Wednesday’s Christmas in the Market, and enjoyed taking in the sights with mum Joy Poila. Hundreds of people flooded into Punanga Nui market for the fairy tale-themed Christmas fundraiser, which saw kids dress up as fairies, Santa’s helpers and even Superman. The event raised […]
Xmas bonus paid to beneficiaries today
Friday 20 December 2013 | Published in Local
All beneficiaries can expect to find some extra cash in their bank accounts today. The payments of $50 are part of an annual Christmas bonus paid by the government. Minister of Internal Affairs Nandi Glassie announced the bonus yesterday, which is expected to be paid regardless of the type of benefit people are receiving. This […]
Young man loses life in motorbike crash
Friday 20 December 2013 | Published in Local
A young man killed in a motorbike crash last weekend was on his way to church when the incident happened. Exham Constantine Nga, aged 24, was taken to hospital soon after the crash on Sunday morning but died that afternoon. The incident was reported to police at 10:40am, said detective inspector Areumu Ingaua. “This man […]
Govt revises numbers, forecasts $2m deficit
Thursday 19 December 2013 | Published in Local
After previously forecasting a small surplus, the government is now predicting an operating deficit of nearly $2 million for the current 2013-14 fiscal year. During his $196.5 million budget speech to parliament last June, Minster of Finance Mark Brown said the government anticipated an operating surplus of $46,000. That number has been revised due to […]
'Tis the season of giving
Thursday 19 December 2013 | Published in Local
Santa’s little givers Lily, Saoirse and Jade Tierney presented Annie Fisher of Hospital Comforts with a cheque of $350 raised during a fun kids’ Christmas class organised by the team at Le Bon Vivant in Muri. Fifty kids gathered at the Muri eatery to create their own unique Christmas cards, bake and ice Christmas cakes […]
High honours
Wednesday 18 December 2013 | Published in Local
A special ceremony was held recently to introduce five distinguished individuals to the Cook Islands family, giving them honourary PR status. Pictured above is Suzzanne Fisher, Lady Marito Maoate, and Marian Gallagher. Maoate – the wife of the late Sir Terepai Maoate – and the lovely ladies were on hand to see Fisher and Gallagher’s […]
MP Bishop calls for his own suspension
Wednesday 18 December 2013 | Published in Local
Aitutaki Member of Parliament Teina Bishop is calling for his own suspension from parliament. Since July, the education and tourism minister has been the subject of allegations of bribery and corruption, and a long-running police investigation into the matter is taking a personal toll and stalling his political career, he said. “It’s too slow,” said […]
Avatea and Nikao schools to merge
Wednesday 18 December 2013 | Published in Local
A cabinet submission to merge Apii Avatea and Nikao Maori School has been approved. In a proposal dated December 10, Minister of Education Teina Bishop recommended that Cabinet approve the construction of one new school called ‘Apii Nikao’ to serve the area, accommodating students from both schools. The submission was supported by Cabinet. The proposal […]
Overheated engine causes power cut
Tuesday 17 December 2013 | Published in Local
Rarotonga was plunged into darkness on Sunday night when an overheated engine at Te Aponga Uira’s power station caused an island-wide outage. The power cut, which lasted from about 6:50pm to 8.06pm, left some eateries having to turn away customers. Arthur Taripo, communications officer for Te Aponga Uira, said the outage was primarily caused by […]
Back to the ballot box for Murienua
Tuesday 17 December 2013 | Published in Local
The seat in Murienua has been declared vacant and a by-election could be held as early as February. Chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua confirmed the Ministry of Justice received notification from speaker of parliament Niki Rattle last Thursday, who sent a letter declaring the seat vacant after the sudden resignation of CIP candidate and earlier […]
Christmas in a box!
Tuesday 17 December 2013 | Published in Local
Internal Affairs’ Taamo Heather was pleased to see the 186 Christmas Hampers delivered to Internal Affairs yesterday, to be passed on to families in need. The boxes are part of 500 hampers that are being delivered to households identified by Internal Affairs as being in need of some extra Christmas cheer. The idea came from […]
Children nearly drown at Rutaki Passage
Tuesday 17 December 2013 | Published in Local
A harrowing near-drowning of two children in Rarotonga on Saturday has sparked fresh calls for water safety at a time of year when families are flocking to the beach. Despite two clear warning signs in the water, a young man took two local children into the lagoon near Rutaki Passage at about 2pm on Saturday. […]
Disused water well an option for Atiu
Monday 16 December 2013 | Published in Local
Officials are looking at tapping into a disused 40-year-old well in Atiu if other drinking water sources start to run dry in coming weeks. Residents of the island are currently dealing with drought-like conditions after months without decent rainfall. Although two water treatment plants and a desalination machine have been shipped to the island to […]
Fishing Fun!
Monday 16 December 2013 | Published in Local
These young anglers were among 80 keen junior fishing enthusiasts that took part in Saturday’s Junior Fishing competition organised and sponsored by CITC/Coca Cola, Avana Fishing Club and the Mooring Caf. Held at the Avana coast, mini anglers with their parents in tow took over the shores of Avana harbour with their rods and reels […]
Traditional leader angered by tree felling
Monday 16 December 2013 | Published in Local
A traditional leader has slammed the National Environment Service for allowing more than a dozen trees to be cut down on a beachfront property in Rarotonga. Turi Mataiapo Maria Henderson labelled the act “disgusting” and said too many beautiful parts of the island are being ruined in the name of progress. Last Friday, contractors felled […]
Atiu airport to close because of disrepair?
Saturday 14 December 2013 | Published in Local
The state of Atiu airport was questioned by the leader of the opposition in parliament yesterday, following concern about Pukapuka’s airport being closed. Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen asked Atiu MP Nandi Glassie about the status of the island’s airport, saying a source had informed him that if nothing is done to repair its runway, […]
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