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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 […]
Help needed with fire investigations
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Local
The public is requested by the police to come forward with any information on the two school fires that ravaged Nukuture College and Avatea School. The fires that were reported on October 20, confirmed as arson, are still under investigation. The Nukutere fire was reported shortly around 1am and burned down six classrooms, three resource […]
Fire destroys bakery, caf
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Local
One of the oldest bakeries on the island, Turoa Bakery, and adjoining business, the Saltwater Caf in Vaimaanga, were destroyed by fire early Saturday morning and causing more unease in a community still reeling from the Nukutere College and Avatea School fires on October 20. The fire was reported to authorities at 2.16 on Saturday […]
380kg blue marlin a record breaker
Saturday 2 November 2013 | Published in Local
Just six days after landing two monster yellow fin tuna that narrowly missed being record breakers – the young crew of Akura Charters stamped their names in the fishing history book with this monster catch of a 380kg blue marlin – originally believed to have been a black marlin. Akura Charter crew (from left) Evaraima […]
Pawpaw treatment ready
Saturday 2 November 2013 | Published in Local
The heat treatment facility to treat pawpaw before export is ready for action, says the Ministry of Agriculture. Previous technological issues have been solved, and the ministry has said the recent oriental fruit fly outbreak has had no effect on quarantine treatment process – approved and certified by the New Zealand government in December 2012. […]
FinSec speaks out on BTIB process
Saturday 2 November 2013 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Finance secretary is concerned by the process used by the Business Trade Investment Board regarding a firm seeking to do business in the Cooks. KEW Consult Limited, the company selected by government to manage Te Mato Vai, is currently waiting to be issued a foreign license by BTIB. Decisions by the board […]
Company must stop Te Mato Vai work: Pitt
Friday 1 November 2013 | Published in Local
Business Trade Investment Board chairman George Pitt says a project management company working on the $60 million Te Mato Vai water safety project must stop work while it awaits foreign business registration. KEW Consult Limited – the company selected by the government through a tender process to manage the project – has yet to be […]
Fun fitness!
Friday 1 November 2013 | Published in Local
Zumba is certifiably fun and does not discriminate on age and gender. That is the mantra for 15 certified Zumba instructors who call themselves Mapack and they all call Auckland their home. They arrived in Rarotonga for a Zumba tour to donate time and money to the community and they left with smiles on their […]
FinSec asks BTIB chief to stand down
Friday 1 November 2013 | Published in Local
The financial secretary has asked the chairman of the Business Trade and Investment Board to distance himself from the registration process of a foreign firm, saying he acted unprofessionally. Richard Neves said he made the request through a letter sent to Finance Minister Mark Brown and BTIB board members last month after being notified about […]
Water shortage on Mauke enua
Thursday 31 October 2013 | Published in Local
Mauke has been rationing water after five months of little rain. The island’s water supply is from a ‘reticulated’ system where water that has been pumped from underground reserves into a large communal tank which then runs out to households using gravity. Island Council executive officer Taukea Raui said there was a major upgrade of […]
Creative support for Stallions
Thursday 31 October 2013 | Published in Local
Defending Sevens in Heaven champions the Teimurimotia Stallions are putting their muscle to work in support of the Creative Centre. The star studded sevens team visited the Creative Centre this week to show their support for the work being done at the centre for adult students. The team was treated to a dance performance by […]
MMR consults PM on fishing deal
Thursday 31 October 2013 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia met with Prime Minister Henry Puna yesterday to discuss the proposed fisheries partnership between the Cook Islands and the European Union. The meeting comes after the proposed deal hit a snag this week, when it was revealed the government has decided to put the deal on hold. The […]
EU fisheries deal on hold
Wednesday 30 October 2013 | Published in Local
The proposed fisheries partnership agreement between the Cook Islands and the European Union has been put on hold.
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