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Fire destroys Titikaveka home
Wednesday 13 November 2013 | Published in Local
Early yesterday morning, Esther and Gavin Schroder were woken to the sound of wood burning. In roughly one hour, their Titikaveka home was destroyed in a blaze described by police as ‘suspicious’. Authorities were alerted when a call came in to the Rescue Fire Service at 12:53am yesterday, and by 1:17am two fire vehicles from […]
We want your books!
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in Local
Avatea School teacher Teina Napa wipes ash from reading books that survived the school fire on November 20 that destroyed a wing of classrooms at the school, including its library. Napa says the books survived the fire as they were in a cupboard in the library, waiting to be catalogued after the school holidays. Some […]
New reward for arsonist
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in Local
Another $10,000 reward has been placed on the table to help catch those responsible for two devastating fires in Rarotonga recently. Just days after Prime Minister Henry Puna put up a reward worth the same amount, Tower Insurance has now thrown its weight behind the cause. The insurance company announced yesterday that it is offering […]
Norman George resigns from CIP
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in Local
Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George has resigned from the Cook Islands Party and is saying he is now an official member of the Democratic Party caucus. “I’m out and finished with them, and they should worry about staying in government,” said George, adding his letter of resignation was received by the secretary of the […]
BTIB grants KEW licence
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in Local
The Business Trade Investment Board issued a licence to the company tasked with managing the Te Mato Vai water project on Friday during a special meeting. KEW Consult Limited – A NZ-Samoan company selected by government tender to manage Te Mato Vai – is now licensed by BTIB and can continue planning work associated with […]
Low rainfall affecting crops
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in Local
Officials with the Ministry of Agriculture are saying the recent bout of minimal rainfall is taking its toll on crops throughout the nation. “Definitely we are having problems with our crops,” said Ministry of Agriculture Secretary Dr Matairangi Purea, who pointed out the last period of substantial rainfall occurred in September. “From our point of […]
Tivaivai – a family tradition
Saturday 9 November 2013 | Published in Local
Samoan woman Theresia Purea proudly displays two of her four tivaivai and the special ‘taorei’ tivaivai behind her that belonged to her late mother-in-law Itirangi Purea. It was her mother-in-law that told her the Cook Islands tradition of mothers sewing and gifting tivaivai to their children, and seven months ago, Purea herself began learning the […]
Neighbourhood watch steps up following fires
Saturday 9 November 2013 | Published in Local
Communities in Rarotonga are stepping up neighbourhood watch efforts in response to the recent spate of fires to hit the island. Last weekend’s fire at Turoa Bakery and the adjoining Saltwater Caf – along with recent blazes at Nukutere College and Avatea School, which have since been declared as acts of arson – has put […]
NCEA exams begin
Saturday 9 November 2013 | Published in Local
Students across the country will be putting pen to paper over the next two weeks, with NCEA exams beginning on Sunday. The first exam, NCEA English Level 1, is timed to take place on Monday New Zealand time, with students having only one more day to make any final preparations. Senior students at Tereora and […]
BTIB offers Turoa Bakery startup loan
Saturday 9 November 2013 | Published in Local
In an effort to restart its operations, The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is offering a concessional loan to a local business recently destroyed in a fire. The announcement to offer the loan to Titikaveka’s Turoa Bakery – which was the scene of a blaze that also claimed the adjoining Saltwater Caf – was […]
Base line
Friday 8 November 2013 | Published in Local
Live drum n’ bass outfit Shapeshifter has landed on the rock in advance of their Friday gig at Rehab nightclub. Yesterday, Shapeshifter’s lead vocalist and Cook Islander PDiggs Paora-Daniel Apera Pori Makea (far left) along with fellow band member Devin Abrams and MC Tiki Taane (far right) made their way to 88FM to chat with […]
Wanted: Arsonist, cash reward
Friday 8 November 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has announced a $10,000 reward for the capture of the person or persons responsible for the recent string of fires on the island. “A reward of $10,000 will be put up by the government,” said Puna, who is currently in Guangzhou, China for the 2nd China Pacific Island Countries Economic Development […]
Tourists robbed while snorkelling
Thursday 7 November 2013 | Published in Local
A Japanese couple who had their scooter compartment broken into and possessions stolen earlier this week had been in the country less than 24 hours when the incident occurred. Despite being robbed of cash, a camera and other belongings, the married couple said the saddest part was losing photos of their dog that passed away […]
Foreign by-catch sale extended
Thursday 7 November 2013 | Published in Local
The extension of a trial fishing programme will allow a foreign company to sell its by-catch to local retailers until next year. In July, the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) approved a three-month licence variation as part of a trial programme for Huanan Fisheries Ltd – a subsidiary of Luen Thai Fishing Venture – allowing […]
Proposal for fuel tanker raises alarm from Triad
Wednesday 6 November 2013 | Published in Local
Concerns have been raised about a proposal to have a large fuel tanker moor off the reef to pump fuel to shore – which could mean a monopoly in the fuel industry. In a letter to the editor on page 6, Triad Pacific Petroleum director Chris Vaile said the proposal by Pacific Island Energy – […]
Grey Power want no tax on pension
Wednesday 6 November 2013 | Published in Local
Members of pensioner activist group Grey Power do not want to pay any tax on their pensions. At a meeting held yesterday morning at the Returned and Services Association (RSA) club in Nikao, the group held a vote to deal with an internal division within its membership: to fight the “back tax” on their New […]
No place like home
Wednesday 6 November 2013 | Published in Local
Sarah Healy is one of 10 volunteers currently at the Esther Honey clinic, helping to care for a recent influx of animals who are in need of a home. With ‘kitten season’ in full swing, there are 17 kittens looking for a place to call home, as well as seven older cats and four adult […]
MOIP consults traditional leaders
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in Local
Minister of Infrastructure and Planning Teariki Heather met with traditional leaders yesterday morning for a consultation on the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project. The meeting, which went on for nearly two hours, was called for by traditional leaders who have asked to be consulted on the $60 million project – described as the largest […]
Turoa Bakery to rise from the ashes
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in Local
The word Turoa translated into English means ‘to stand for a long time’ – and just like its name, Turoa Bakery will rise again from the ashes of the fire that destroyed the family business early Saturday morning. Looking at the mangled pile of roofing iron and scorched walls of what remains of Turoa Bakery […]
Public consultation on purse seining needed: PM
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Local
Informing the public on purse seining was a major theme during a meeting last week between Prime Minister Henry Puna and Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia. “It was a useful meeting to ensure that the MMR message is consistent with the wishes of the PM and his cabinet,” said Ponia. According to Ponia’s […]
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