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Third arson confirmed
Friday 15 November 2013 | Published in Local
The destructive fire at the Turoa Bakery and the Saltwater Cafe has been declared an act of arson. The latest development was revealed by detective inspector Areumu Ingaua of Cook Islands Police, who is in charge of the fire investigations. In a further development, Ingaua said police are working on three people of interest in […]
Grey Power donates
Friday 15 November 2013 | Published in Local
Pensioner activist group Grey Power is lending a helping hand to the victims of recent fires that have swept across Rarotonga. Yesterday, the group began what will be the first round of donations to those affected by the blazes with a morning visit to Nukutere College. In front of destroyed classrooms, Grey Power president Tupe […]
Opposition criticises underwrite tender process
Friday 15 November 2013 | Published in Local
The recent tendering process for long haul flights in and out of the Cook Islands has been described as a futile affair by leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen. Currently serviced by Air New Zealand, Rasmussen said it was highly unlikely the government would consider awarding the contract to another airline as he said Air […]
PM in Manihiki for renewable energy
Friday 15 November 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna is in Manihiki this week spearheading the final planning stages of the northern group’s renewable energy projects. This particular phase of the solar power projects will involve the settlement of the site negotiations and technical requirements for the establishment of a photovoltaic (PV) power installation on the island. “We are at […]
House fire suspicious
Thursday 14 November 2013 | Published in Local
While stopping short at calling the fire an act of arson, an official with Rescue Fire Service is saying Tuesday’s house fire in Titikaveka could be the work of an experienced firestarter. An investigation team – including senior fire officer George Nicholls of Rescue Fire Service, rescue fire officer Paul Matapo, senior fire-fighter Amosa Tobia, […]
Crime against tourists 'detrimental'
Thursday 14 November 2013 | Published in Local
Crime against visitors to the Cook Islands is a serious problem and will have a detrimental impact on the local economy if it continues, says the chief executive of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT). Halatoa Fua said tourism is the Cook Islands’ largest and only sound economic driver, which is why more must be […]
Glassie takes on Internal Affairs
Thursday 14 November 2013 | Published in Local
Cabinet member Nandi Glassie was formally introduced yesterday as the incoming Minster of Internal Affairs. Present at a midday event held at the ministry’s main offices were former minister Mark Brown, Glassie, secretary Bredina Drollet and various members of staff. Drollet said the ministry has accomplished a lot under the leadership of minister Mark Brown. […]
PM's company struck off twice
Wednesday 13 November 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna and his wife Akaiti have had their business struck off the companies register for failing to pay their annual fee – and this is not the first time. Last week, the Ministry of Justice issued a public notice which named nearly 80 domestic companies being dissolved with immediate effect. Among them […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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