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Tiki our new envoy
Tuesday 9 August 2011 | Published in Local
Justice of the Peace Tiki Matapo is the new Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand. His appointment was confirmed yesterday by deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs and immigration Tom Marsters. Mr Matapo is a very well-known Cook Islander, long active in the community through his involvement in politics, sports, the church, […]
Audit job not earmarked: PM
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in Local
Rumours that audit director Paul Allsworth has been told to find another job because Cook Islands Party election campaigner William Numanga is being groomed for the role are just that, Prime Minister Henry Puna says. Allsworths job is currently being advertised. Puna said suggestions that government has intentions to replace Allsworth in such a manner […]
Window dressing
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in Local
Despite the round the islands singing ably led by the prime minister, his speech to the people of the Cook Islands on Constitution Day at the national auditorium was extremely disappointing because he was window dressing, according to Opposition deputy leader Wilkie Rasmussen. He never addressed the fundamentals of what makes this country tick economically […]
PM calls on parents to stamp out crime
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna says theft against tourists is a shame and an embarrassment for the Cook Islands and has called on parents to step up their efforts in stamping out the crime. In his Constitution Day speech last week, Puna said the recent spate of crime among youth was a concern for the Cook […]
Papa Teokotai on the pate
Monday 8 August 2011 | Published in Local
Papa Teokotai Ioapa beats his high-pitched pate during the Fuinga O Niva drumming set at Saturdays Tangi Kaara competition that signalled the end of the week-long Te Maeva Nui. Papa Teokotai and his expert Manihiki drumming team retained their champion drumming title again this year and promise to return again for next years Te Maeva […]
Tax amendments will not affect residents
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in Local
Amendments to the governments withholding tax will not affect Cook Islands residents. Finance minister Mark Brown says the relevant legislation passed by parliament last month will be amended to ensure non-residents with Cook Islands bank accounts are also subject to the 15 percent tax on interest earned on deposits in the country. Brown says non-residents […]
Joint China-NZ projects likely
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders may soon be receiving electricity through Chinese solar panels funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme. Prime Minister Henry Puna has discussed the possibility with Chinas ambassador to New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands Xu Jianguo. The ambassador was in Rarotonga this week and Puna sat with him for half an hour […]
Drummers show what theyve got
Saturday 6 August 2011 | Published in Local
Traditional and contemporary drumbeats of the Cook Islands will thunder through the village of Tupapa-Maraerenga today when Te Maeva Nui teams flex their drumming muscles at the Tangi Kaara (drumming) competition. A total of eight teams will compete for the best drummers title currently held by Te Fuinga O Niva the Manihiki team who have […]
Last day of competition today, drumming tomorrow
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in Local
Tonight will feature the final performances by Te Maeva Nui teams in what will once again be another feast of colour and culture on the national auditorium stage. First up on stage today will be Mangaia who will perform their pee followed by Rakahanga with their ute. Avarua are sure to match the ura pau […]
Go colour!
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in Local
The Manihiki pearl in all its hues of pink, gold, purple and black shone on the Te Maeva Nui stage this week when the island dedicated its drum dance to the pearl a treasure seen by the islanders as a gift from God. This picture makes a fitting start to daily colour in the pages […]
Opposition wants tax act repealed
Friday 5 August 2011 | Published in Local
Opposition Democratic Party members will look at objecting to planned amendments of the governments withholding tax passed into law by parliament last month. The opposition party is insisting the government repeal the tax act which deputy opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen says has been comprehensively rejected by the wider Cook Islands public. The irony is that […]
Lady Naomi returns
Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in Local
The MV Lady Naomi is scheduled to leave Rarotonga for the northern islands on August 16. Residents from Pukapuka, Rakahanga, Manihiki and Penryhn will be welcomed aboard the Samoan vessel for its return journey from the Te Maeva Nui constitution celebrations. More than 220 passengers from the islands arrived in Rarotonga on July 28, boating […]
No paper tomorrow
Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands News will not be published tomorrow because of the Constitution Day public holiday. Fridays edition will be our first with full colour front and back photos as the newspaper commissions its new four-colour printing press. From Saturday our intention is to maintain daily full colour on four pages per day, plus in display […]
Water under strain
Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Infrastructure is asking people on Rarotonga to conserve their water usage for the duration of the Te Maeva Nui festival with the swollen population and absence of rain putting an increased strain on reserves. Residents across the northern side of Rarotonga have been experiencing low water pressure in recent days with the […]
Cultural extravaganza continues
Wednesday 3 August 2011 | Published in Local
Te Maeva Nui performances continue tonight with Tongareva taking to the stage first for their kapa rima (action song performance). The Quangdong Arts Troupe from China entertained the crowds on Monday night and the best of Cook Islands culture came under the spotlight on Tuesday night with the first night of the show. After Tongareva […]
Joyful noise
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in Local
Mauke mamas lead the way in the islands imene tuki on Sunday night, an enthusiastic depiction of the biblical story of Noahs Ark. Report and photos, pages 12 15. 11080112
Special top-up
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in Local
Te Maeva Nui Ariki sponsor Telecom Cook Islands is taking the nationwide celebration to another level by offering all ticket holders an additional $10 top up bonus. All you have to do is be in the National Auditorium with your ticket and purchase credit to the value of $10 or more and you will receive […]
Search and rescue mission for hurt teen
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in Local
Five youths sparked a police search and rescue operation on Friday after setting out for a bushwalk between Titikaveka and Wigmores waterfall. Police say three teenage boys aged 14, 15 and 17 went for a walk with two girls around the same age.All had been attending a programme at the Youth With A Mission Cook […]
Police warning after accidents
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | Published in Local
Police are hunting for a driver involved in a hit and run and have yet to lay any charges in relation to five motor vehicle incidents at the weekend . Just before 10pm on Saturday a foreign worker from the Philippines was driving a motorcycle north from Muri towards Matavera, when the driver of another […]
Rhythm and dance
Monday 1 August 2011 | Published in Local
Young dancers from Kiribati display a dance that is meant to teach them rhythm. They were performing at Fridays international night as part of Te Maeva Nui 2011. Reports and photos, pages 8-11. 11073002
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