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Woman seriously hurt in bike crash
Monday 1 August 2011 | Published in Local
A woman is recovering at Rarotonga hospital from serious injuries she sustained in a motorbike accident early on Saturday morning. The accident involving the single motorbike was reported to police at 1.45am on Saturday by a witness who apparently saw the bike speeding from Arorangi through Turoa heading into the Titikaveka village. According to police, […]
Plans to can and export CI tuna
Monday 1 August 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands tuna could be processed in Papua New Guinea or Pago Pago as a result of continued discussion between governments. Marine resources minister Teina Bishop says he is actively trying to diversify the Cook Islands economy by developing new initiatives in the fishing industry. In a recent trip to Samoa for a fisheries conference, […]
Its festival time!
Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in Local
Rarotonga came to a standstill yesterday as thousands poured into the centre of Avarua to watch and be part of the Te Maeva Nui float parade and party marking the start of the week-long festival of culture. The Avarua harbour and roundabout was the beating heart of the parade where dignitaries and onlookers settled in […]
New envoy arrives
Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in Local
Former New Zealand politician John Carter arrived on Thursday night to take up his new diplomatic post as the New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands. Carter and wife Leoni have had the perfect introduction to island life on Rarotonga when they were among the official guests at the Te Maeva Nui opening ceremony […]
Student dies after accident
Saturday 30 July 2011 | Published in Local
A young Cook Islander has died in an Auckland hospital following a motor vehicle accident in Matavera at the weekend. Teokotai Tatira was pronounced brain dead at hospital in New Zealand and kept on life support. Friends and family members at his bedside decided to turn the life support off yesterday afternoon. Tatira was in […]
Mamio Mangaia!
Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in Local
Honouring the islands favourite staple the mamio or taro will be the focus of the Mangaia float today which, along with 40 other decorated vehicles, will parade through Avarua from 12pm for the opening of the Te Maeva Nui celebrations. Everyone is encouraged to get out to line the Maire Nui drive and join the […]
Police advertising for more recruits
Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police is seeking further recruits, advertising for those wanting an exciting and rewarding challenge. Do you want a life changing experience? a recruitment advertisement asks, applications for which close on August 19. At present 10 recruits are going through a standard 10-week training programme, and aim to be made sworn officers next […]
Te Maeva Nui to busy police
Friday 29 July 2011 | Published in Local
Motorists are being warned to avoid the main road at Avarua and Avatiu during lunch today due to the Te Maeva Nui float parade. Road blocks and traffic diversions will be in place between Avatius main intersection and the Tupapa side of Avarua from 11am to 1pm. Traffic will be diverted on to the back […]
Dance teams to arrive
Thursday 28 July 2011 | Published in Local
Samoan ship MV Lady Naomi is expected to arrive at Avatiu harbour today with Te Maeva Nui dance teams from the northern group islands of Rakahanga, Manihiki, Pukapuka and Penrhyn. The ship departed Samoa on July 19 for the northern group islands of the Cooks where it spent around three hours at each island collecting […]
Art inspiration comes from home
Thursday 28 July 2011 | Published in Local
Club Bana officially opens its doors on the Te Maeva Nui art exhibition tonight, with all new artwork exploring the signs of the community. Thirty-six works from 19 artists living in the Cook Islands will fill the gallery at Club Bana and spill out on to the decking at the bistro for the next week. […]
Photos emailed to stop crime
Thursday 28 July 2011 | Published in Local
Mug shots of alleged offenders are being circulated among the tourism industry in an effort to clamp down on burglary and theft. But police commissioner Maara Tetava is assessing whether the circulation of these emails containing the police mug shots is illegal. Those behind the email and supportive of it say they are sick and […]
Sheraton meeting postponed
Wednesday 27 July 2011 | Published in Local
A meeting between government officials and property developers regarding proposed redevelopment work at the Sheraton site at Vaimaanga has been postponed. Minister of Infrastructure and Planning Teariki Heather was scheduled to meet with property developers this week to discuss the future of the abandoned hotel site. Heather expected to be able to make an announcement […]
Ministers, officials in Samoa
Wednesday 27 July 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has returned from Samoa where he attended an environment ministers meeting convened by the United Nations. Punas chief executive Edwin Pittman accompanied the Prime Minister to Samoa, as he does on all official travel. Coincidentally, four of the countrys other top officials were in Samoa last week. Teina Bishop attended a […]
Glassie discloses travel
Wednesday 27 July 2011 | Published in Local
Health and agriculture minister Nandi Glassie is one of the few in parliament happy to disclose his travel arrangements. The Cook Islands News has been asking ministers, including Prime Minister Henry Puna, for their travel schedules to outer islands and overseas, although to date little has been disclosed publicly. Glassie says his next international trip […]
Oe vaka advocate honoured
Wednesday 27 July 2011 | Published in Local
Mama paddler Annie Fisher is the woman of the month for July. The friendliest face in oe vaka paddling and mother of three (and anyone else who is hungry) has been honoured for her efforts in the development of oe vaka as well as the tireless community work she is involved in as a volunteer. […]
No truth to prison rumours
Wednesday 27 July 2011 | Published in Local
Rumours that Arorangi prison guards are turning a blind eye to crimes committed by inmates are baseless, superintendant Metuatini Tangaroa says. Cook Islands News has received reports that some prisoners are committing crimes while allowed outside of the prison, such as for work. In the past guards have been prosecuted and fired for helping inmates […]
CI is a culturally resilient country
Tuesday 26 July 2011 | Published in Local
Despite the level of petty crime in the Cook Islands, one Australian researcher says the country is doing a better job than its larger neighbours in keeping its young people out of jail. Meg Perkins, a registered psychologist, is studying toward her PhD in offending behaviour at the University of Queensland. Her thesis deals with […]
Accidents mar long weekend
Tuesday 26 July 2011 | Published in Local
Police are investigating four minor motor vehicle accidents that occurred over the long weekend. At Atupa on the Nikao back road, a passenger bus and motorbike collided due to the narrowness of the side road they were travelling on. The driver of the bike was lucky enough to only receive minor cuts to his toes […]
Tourism council to tackle crime
Tuesday 26 July 2011 | Published in Local
The Tourism Industry Councils new president wants to stamp out petty crime hitting the Cook Islands industry. Incoming president Stephen Lyon said the council would focus its efforts on combating crime, by rehabilitating and employing the offenders. Lyon said the council intended to take a joint approach involving local communities groups, Cook Islands Police, Cook […]
Last holiday for Rarotonga Gospel Day
Saturday 23 July 2011 | Published in Local
This Monday will be the last public holiday to commemorate Rarotonga Gospel Day. From next year, each islands Gospel Day will be observed on the closest Sunday to the date of the arrival of Christianity to that island. The Cook Islands will observe Ra O Te Ui Ariki on July 6 out of respect for […]
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