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Biolytix installation helps environment
Tuesday 24 July 2012 | Published in Local
Issues surrounding the water quality near the Muri lagoon have resulted in the installation of a new type of environmentally-friendly waste treatment programme in houses in the area. Over 200 homes have taken on the Waste Management Initiative (WMI), which asks homeowners to contribute $1000 to the setup of the unit, with the government paying […]
Undercover officer involvement 'fair'
Tuesday 24 July 2012 | Published in Local
Operation Eagle has made Cook Islands history as the country’s largest drugs bust and police operation of any kind – by using an undercover officer. Defendants Giovanni Marsters, Inano Matapo and Samuel Tangaroa were imprisoned last week for the possession, importation and distribution of the class C drug cannabis. Matapo was also sentenced on corruptly […]
Vendors victorious in market saga
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in Local
A potential wave of defiance stemming from a simple act has resulted in local vendors feeling like they have ”won round one“ of the Punanga Nui market saga. The celebrations were evident after Cook Islands National Olympic Committee secretary general Rosie Blake was forced to stand down from the Punanga Nui market committee chair position […]
Rori company director bites back
Monday 23 July 2012 | Published in Local
The founding director of a new company looking to harvest rori for the overseas market is denying the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) knows nothing about the project. Cook Islands News ran a release from MMR on Friday which detailed the vulnerability of the sea cucumbers, and said there had been no enquiries from the […]
Telecom's disruptions over?
Saturday 21 July 2012 | Published in Local
Telecom’s Chief Executive Jules Maher apologised to people gathered at the technology industry forum this week for the recent internet and phone problems the company has been experiencing. Maher explained the disruptions were caused by Telecom upgrading the main telephone switch at Parekura. The switch was over 20 years old. A much-smaller switch is now […]
Bar burgled
Saturday 21 July 2012 | Published in Local
Police have arrested a man who allegedly stole alcohol after breaking into Whatever Bar on Wednesday night. Whatever Bar owner Tiri John was initially disappointed with police inaction over the break-in. He told local radio station Matariki FM on Thursday morning that despite him providing video camera footage showing the burglar in action, the police […]
Prison sentences for Eagle defendants
Saturday 21 July 2012 | Published in Local
Justice Colin Doherty has sent three defendants in the high-profile Operation Eagle trial to prison. Giovanni Marsters, who Doherty termed the ”ring-leader“, was sentenced to six years in prison for importing and conspiring to import cannabis into the Cook Islands. He also received a two-year sentence for selling, offering to sell and cultivating cannabis. This […]
'Making the most' of Careers Expo
Friday 20 July 2012 | Published in Local
Encouraging students to make the most of the available opportunities was the key point to the opening of the 2012 Careers Expo yesterday. The opening of the all-day educational showcase started with a prayer from Seventh Day Adventist pastor Hosea Hosea and musical items from schools from throughout the outer islands. Education minister Teina Bishop […]
Lady Naomi arrives
Friday 20 July 2012 | Published in Local
Emotional scenes rippled through the Avatiu port as the Samoan ship Lady Naomi arrived yesterday carrying people from the northern islands for the Te Maeva Nui celebrations next week. Prime Minister Henry Puna and wife Akaiti met people from the island of Manihiki, welcoming those from their former home to their current one in Rarotonga. […]
Concern over rori export proposal
Friday 20 July 2012 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is proposing that Cabinet prohibit trade in rori until it has finalised a plan to enable the sustainable management of the species. Yesterday Cook Islands News ran a story about a local company interested in initiating international trade of rori to Asia, a proposal about which MMR knew nothing. […]
Expo showcases career choices
Thursday 19 July 2012 | Published in Local
Helping students make informed career decisions now for a bright future is one of the key focuses of today’s annual Careers Expo. The future-focused expo runs all day at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao. More than 30 exhibitors made up of local businesses, government ministries and overseas tertiary providers are taking part in the […]
Laws need updating to fight cybercrime
Thursday 19 July 2012 | Published in Local
Two experts are in the Cooks to advise the Cook Islands Government on how to legislate against the rising threat of cybercrime. The United Nations sent two people from its specialised agency responsible for information and communications technology, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), to discuss possible criminal legislation with the government. Cybercrime is a global […]
More police patrols on roads
Thursday 19 July 2012 | Published in Local
Police are increasing their presence on Rarotonga’s roads in the lead up to Te Maeva Nui and the Pacific Leaders Forum. ”The general public can expect to see an increased presence of the police with checkpoints on our roads on a daily basis, 24/7, commencing this week,“ says Inspector Terry Patia. More police will be […]
Names suppressed in Operation Eagle pre-trial
Wednesday 18 July 2012 | Published in Local
A pre-trial for the remaining Operation Eagle defendants was heard in the High Court yesterday morning, with name suppression granted to two witnesses. The five defendants were netted during the country’s biggest drug bust and face charges relating to the cultivation, possession and sale of cannabis. Defence lawyer Norman George appeared on behalf of Riki […]
Direct link to Hawaii is possible
Wednesday 18 July 2012 | Published in Local
Hawaiian Airlines’ renewed expansion into the Pacific is an ‘interesting’ development, according to the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation. The airline has announced it will fly three times a week from Auckland to Honolulu from March next year. Tourism’s director of sales and marketing Karla Eggelton says the corporation holds regular dialogue with airline operators to […]
New Punanga Nui committee announced
Wednesday 18 July 2012 | Published in Local
Associate Minister of Agriculture Kiriau Turepu is hoping for more community involvement after confirming the committee that will oversee the Punanga Nui Market. As announced in last week’s Cook Islands News, CISNOC secretary general Rosie Blake has been given the role of chairperson, while Sam Crocombe, Tony Armstrong, Teariki Bucklet, Maara Peraua, Mii Quarter and […]
It's another Rippa!
Wednesday 18 July 2012 | Published in Local
More than 600 boys and girls from Rarotonga primary schools will be hitting the field today for the annual CINews Rippa Rugby tournament at Raemaru Park. Story, back page. 12071735
Boat accident investigation
Tuesday 17 July 2012 | Published in Local
The boating accident on Saturday that has left Captain Moko’s Charters without a fishing boat is being investigated by both Cook Islands Police and the Ministry of Transport. Stephen Simpson of the Ministry of Transport says the main focus of their investigation is to find out exactly what caused the early morning accident, why it […]
Just 1 Raro team in Te Maeva Nui
Tuesday 17 July 2012 | Published in Local
Vaka Puaikura will be the only team representing Rarotonga at this year’s annual Te Maeva Nui celebrations which run for 12 days from July 26 to August 6 But there is full outer islands representation at this year’s annual show of national pride and celebration of self governance. Southern group island team members from Atiu, […]
Wifi woes
Tuesday 17 July 2012 | Published in Local
People who had problems with Telecom’s wifi hotspots over the weekend will be pleased to know Telecom has upgraded to a ”faster, cleaner“ system. While Friday, Saturday and Sunday saw disgruntled tourists locked out of wifi hotspots at times, Telecom’s business solutions manager Brendon Welsh said there will be no more problems as they have […]
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