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Puna stops Aitutaki hydrogen plant
Saturday 24 December 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has stopped plans to establish a hydrogen plant on Aitutaki for electricity generation. Cook Islands News has received a copy of a letter from Puna addressed to the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) director general Kandeh Yumkella in Austria. The letter, dated December 22, declines an invitation from the UNIDO […]
Santa delivers goodies by ute
Friday 23 December 2011 | Published in Local
Santa is coming in the back of a ute this week for up to 100 Rarotonga families who have begun taking deliveries from under the Giving Tree. Ministry of Internal Affairs staff have already started distributing presents collected through the Westpac Banks scheme, meaning 109 of the communitys neediest children will not go wanting this […]
A sunny Christmas...
Friday 23 December 2011 | Published in Local
Its looking like it will be a sunny Christmas. The Cook Islands Meteorological Services says the weather is expected to be mostly fine from today until Christmas, though early next week the forecast is for rain. A high-pressure system is currently located east of the southern Cooks and will be sending east to northeast winds […]
Education and NHRD merge
Friday 23 December 2011 | Published in Local
No jobs will be lost when the Ministry of Education and the Department of National Human Resources Development merge in July next year, staff have been assured. The two government agencies will merge their work and responsibilities from the next financial year. Their amalgamation comes as part of the Cook Islands governments streamlining of the […]
$3m deal
Thursday 22 December 2011 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands and New Zealand governments have signed a deal that will bring $3 million of assistance to the Cook Islands public service over the next three years. The contribution, which will be delivered through the New Zealand Aid Programme, will help government improve its quality of public services and address capacity challenges in […]
Govt wont interfere in CISNOC
Thursday 22 December 2011 | Published in Local
Government will not force the hand of CISNOC executives to resign, despite this weeks revelation that the organisation is insolvent to the tune of almost $800,000. Prime Minister Henry Puna says it is neither appropriate nor legal for government to interfere with the executive board or membership of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic […]
Motu injunction in court
Wednesday 21 December 2011 | Published in Local
The case between a majority of the landowners of motu Koromiri (3J and 3K) and Tama Tuavera of Captain Tamas Lagoon Cruizes has been adjourned, pending the result of a related court proceeding. Last month the landowners of Koromiri 3J and 3K filed an application for an injunction to keep Tuavera from using their slice […]
Secret Santas make deposit
Wednesday 21 December 2011 | Published in Local
Some of Rarotongas neediest children wont go without a Christmas present this year thanks to donations made through Westpac Banks Giving Tree. The tree has had almost all its name tags returned to it with presents suitable to the age and gender attached so many that bank staff Grace Ngarua, Dan Vaubula and Makiroa Mato […]
Insolvent CISNOC needs $800,000
Wednesday 21 December 2011 | Published in Local
CISNOC is insolvent and needs about $800,000 to pay its debt, send Cook Islands athletes to next years Olympic Games and maintain operations until the end of this financial year. Treasurer Dan OBrien shared the bad news with members of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) at a closed meeting on Monday […]
Police investigate allegations of rape
Tuesday 20 December 2011 | Published in Local
A Nikao woman was raped early on Friday morning after a man broke into her house and assaulted her, Cook Islands Police allege. The suspect is still on the run and police are continuing their investigations into the incident. The case was reported to police on Friday morning and Inspector Tere Patia said the incident […]
Media banned from CISNOC meeting
Tuesday 20 December 2011 | Published in Local
Despite claims that CISNOC has nothing to hide, president Sir Geoffrey Henry banned the media and other members of the public from attending last nights crucial meeting at which the organisations financial status was revealed. Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) treasurer Dan OBrien called the meeting to update the full membership about […]
Date set for Pacific Islands Forum
Tuesday 20 December 2011 | Published in Local
The Pacific Islands Forum will be held between August 13 and 17 in the Cook Islands next year. The government has this week confirmed the forums dates for next year, which will bring in leaders from 15 of the forums 16 nations and territories member states from across the Pacific including Australia and New Zealand. […]
Refunds for concert tickets
Monday 19 December 2011 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands On The Rock Fest 2011 has been postponed. The concert was scheduled for Saturday night and has been advertised for over six months. Organisers sent out a postponement notice on Friday. They apologised for the inconvenience, but noted that it was brought about by reasons beyond (their) control. The concert was organised […]
Death forces plane to return to Raro
Monday 19 December 2011 | Published in Local
Air New Zealands early morning service on Saturday between Rarotonga and New Zealand was forced to return to Rarotonga after a passenger died on board. Air New Zealand Cook Islands manager David Bridge confirmed flight NZ 749 bound for Auckland returned to Rarotonga 30 minutes after takeoff. The plane returned to Rarotonga International Airport where […]
Puna secures support for marine park
Monday 19 December 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has been drumming up support for the Cook Islands marine park while attending an international environment summit in Abu Dhabi. Puna was a keynote speaker at the Eye on Earth summit and used the opportunity to announce internationally his governments commitment to establishing a one million square kilometre marine park within […]
Lady Panthers roar!
Monday 19 December 2011 | Published in Local
The Tupapa senior womens team celebrate edging out Arorangi to win the knock-out soccer cup for the second year in a row. More soccer action photos and stories: Crowds flock for thriller KO soccer and Sokattak win KO Cup
21 days this year
Saturday 17 December 2011 | Published in Local
Parliament was yesterday adjourned sine die, or until further notice. During the last session of the year, members of parliament extended Christmas greetings to their constituents. The sitting was topped off with a big kai kai to which all past and present members of parliament were invited. Honourable members, this is our last sitting for […]
Cooks credit rating takes a hit
Saturday 17 December 2011 | Published in Local
United States credit rating agency Standard & Poors has downgraded the Cook Islands credit rating further into non-investment territory, citing a lack of positive information as the reason for its credit status. Cook Islands financial secretary Richard Neves said it was disappointing to see S&P lower the Cook Islands sovereign rating from BB-minus to B-plus. […]
Students pony up for summer stall
Saturday 17 December 2011 | Published in Local
Two young entrepreneurs have set up shop in town, using their Christmas break from school to gain some experience in managing a stall. Nine-year-old Manamea Koteka and 12-year-old Selane Tairea arent wasting away their summer break at the beach theyve decided to get some practice in managing a stall and pitching sales to passersby in […]
Lawmakers can learn from neighbour nations
Friday 16 December 2011 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands must learn from the calamities of other Pacific nations as it develops its policies to regulate a possible deep sea mining industry in its waters, according to one environmental lawyer. Paul Lynch, legal adviser to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Natural Resources and Minerals Tom Marsters, said the Cook Islands government […]
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