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Organised crime rumour dismissed
Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands police have dismissed rumours that an organised racquet of expatriate workers in the Cook Islands is coordinating thefts and exporting stolen goods from the country. Rumours have been circulating that the seven men arrested last week were part of an international conspiracy to burgle Cook Islands homes and ship their spoils to overseas […]
Rugby fever spreads with venue idea
Wednesday 19 October 2011 | Published in Local
So you think you can haka? Rarotongas schools are getting behind the Cook Islands plans for Rugby World Cup final celebrations, with teams of children set to compete in a haka competition during the days festivities. Its one of a swath of games and activities planned for the National Auditorium on Saturday afternoon and evening, […]
Fan zone planned for World Cup final
Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Local
Rarotonga will have its very own version of The Cloud for fans of the All Blacks and Les Bleus this weekend, with the National Auditorium set to become rugby heaven in time for Saturdays World Cup final. Games, stalls and a rugby double-header are planned for the 2011 Rugby World Cup final with events kicking […]
Belgian envoy visits
Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Local
Belgiums ambassador to the Cook Islands, based in Australias capital Canberra, is on the island with his wife and son for a week long visit. Patrick Renault has come to the Cooks to present his credentials to Queens Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin. He will do that at 10.30am on Thursday October 20. The Cook Islands […]
Aitutaki bonefish hunt continues
Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Local
Aitutakis focus is squarely on its bonefish as the second day of an inaugural international catch and release fly fishing tournament gets underway. Strong southeast winds have dominated conditions on the island, disappointing anglers from the United States and Australia as well as locals. But despite a 20-knot gale yesterday, competing anglers took to the […]
Schools in
Tuesday 18 October 2011 | Published in Local
The boys are happy to be back at school at Apii Nikao Maori as class resumes for term 4 across the country. Piles on and play were part of the afternoon as Tikaroa Marsters, Ngatokorua Viriaere, Kaienua Pera, Jordan Tati, Tuaorua, Pae and George Puna get back into action. 11101747
No net fishing in Aitutaki without a permit
Monday 17 October 2011 | Published in Local
Government has taken its preservation of Aitutakis fisheries a step further by banning all non-permitted net fishing. At the launch of an inaugural international bonefishing catch and release tournament in Aitutaki on Saturday evening, cabinet minister Teina Bishop made the announcement in front of Prime Minister Henry Puna, Aitutaki mayor John Baxter, and about 100 […]
Grow local
Monday 17 October 2011 | Published in Local
Big bags of juicy locally grown tomatoes were hot items at the Agriculture Food Day on Friday which pushed the message of grow local to reduce the Cook Islands dependency on imported goods. A large crowd of shoppers packed in around the combined fresh produce stall at the Punanga Nui market to snap up the […]
Hermann appointed
Monday 17 October 2011 | Published in Local
Former Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) international division director Tepaeru Herrmann has been appointed as the new First Secretary of the Cook Islands High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand. Herrmann replaces former first secretary Sonya Kamana, who has held the post since 2003. As first secretary, Herrmann is the senior diplomatic officer under […]
PM defends Te Aponga Uira policy
Monday 17 October 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna says Te Aponga Uira O Tumutevarovaro (TAU) is doing a great job with Rarotongas electricity supply, despite contrasting legislation and government policy. Puna the Cook Islands energy minister says he has every confidence in TAUs ability to continue providing electricity on Rarotonga as well as support governments objective of attaining 100 […]
7 arrested
Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands police officers are concerned that certain people in the community are supporting criminals by accepting stolen property in exchange for cash. In the latest crime breakthrough, police swooped on Matavera and Ngatangiia homes earlier this week, executing search warrants. The Tuesday and Wednesday raids uncovered property believed to have been stolen from Titikaveka […]
Oe a tribute to Takitumu clan
Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in Local
Master carver Te Aturangi Nepia Clamp whittles away at a six-metre oe, which he is crafting for Phillip McNicholl of Reef Shipping as an expression of thanks for his support of the Cook Islands Voyaging Society. For full story, see p.20. 11101460
Parliament not sitting until late next month
Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in Local
Parliament is likely to sit in late November or early December, pending the completion of some bills being drafted at present. Prime Minister Henry Puna says it is a concern that government has not been able to fulfil its promise of calling at least 100 days in parliament this year, but regardless business continues on […]
Prime minister claims he hates travel
Saturday 15 October 2011 | Published in Local
People might think official travel is glamorous but that is far from the truth, Prime Minister Henry Puna says. He spoke to the Cook Islands News yesterday about the obligation government has to engage with the international community and the ensuing benefits to the nation. Puna understands it is easy for people to criticise ministers […]
Bogus email
Friday 14 October 2011 | Published in Local
The visiting Northern Knights cricketers are all revved up for todays historical match between the visitors and the Telecom Cook Islands national squad. Pictured here getting ready to zoom back to the Edgewater Resort and Spa after a tough day of training are (from left) Corey Anerson, Trent Boult, Pete McGlashen, Brent Arnel, James Marshell, […]
Tepuka in court
Friday 14 October 2011 | Published in Local
The kopu ariki of Ngati Makea are intervening in the Tepuka saga. Ellena Tavioni has filed an application with Chief Justice Tom Weston seeking a cancellation of a vesting order which cemented Makea Arikis gifting of Tepuka land to The London Missionary Society Corporation in 1864. The kopu ariki believe the Cook Islands Christian Church […]
Govt working behind the scenes for Iroa
Friday 14 October 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands health authorities are happy with Andrew Iroas medical progress to date, following his motor vehicle accident on October 2. Iroa is set to travel to Fiji in coming days but those who have examined him locally say he remains in a stable condition. Acting health secretary Dr Tikaka Henry says a visiting New […]
Public comment invited on budget
Friday 14 October 2011 | Published in Local
Government has publicly released its budget consultation document for the next financial years spending and is urging all Cook Islanders to read it and submit their feedback in the next two and a half weeks. Submissions on the document close on October 31, so people need to be prompt about telling government whether its plans […]
Crime breakthrough good for tourism: minister
Thursday 13 October 2011 | Published in Local
The police crackdown on crime will go a long way to improving the Cook Islands image as a safe destination for tourists, but there is still room to improve, says Minister for Tourism Teina Bishop. Cook Islands Police have reported a dramatic drop in crime for the month of September when compared to last year, […]
Graffiti arrests
Thursday 13 October 2011 | Published in Local
Police are cracking down on graffiti crime, which is being committed by children as young as seven years old. Arorangi School is the latest victim of graffiti vandalism, which has appeared in villages throughout Rarotonga recently. On Tuesday police received a complaint about the school being vandalised. Officers say it is sad to see offensive […]
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