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Lagoon fails water quality tests
Tuesday 31 May 2011 | Published in Local
Of 14 Rarotonga lagoon sites surveyed, 13 did not receive passing marks on this years Ministry of Marine Resources water quality report card. The report card issued in time for Environment Week grades 14 sites according to their nutrient levels, water clarity and bacteria levels. The third annual report, it includes results from stream tests […]
Champion captain the ultimate warrior
Monday 30 May 2011 | Published in Local
Avatiu Eels captain Bilsy Gukisuva receives the premier rugby league grade championship trophy from prime minister Henry Puna (left) and rugby league president Charles Carlson after the Eels defeated the Panthers 20-12 in Saturdays grand final. It is the third year Gukisuva has led the Eels to the grand final and the second year in […]
Lagoon action vital
Monday 30 May 2011 | Published in Local
If Rarotonga wants to keep Muri lagoon healthy, it has to act fast, the ministry of marine resources has warned. Preliminary findings from a new survey of Muri lagoon reveals there is a small window of opportunity for action to keep the lagoon healthy. But that window wont stay open for much longer and it […]
Tourists accused of painting theft
Monday 30 May 2011 | Published in Local
A group of young Kiwi tourists has been accused of stealing a painting from the Cook Islands Library & Museum Society. In a letter to the editor, Curator Jean Mason said a group of Kiwis in their 20s turned up at the museum on Tuesday, just as it was about to close. Because they said […]
3 accidents in 2 days
Saturday 28 May 2011 | Published in Local
A child was taken to hospital after a hit and run accident on the back road at Takuvaine yesterday afternoon. Initial reports indicate two young children were on the road when one was hit by a vehicle about 2.30pm. It is not yet known whether the vehicle was a motorcycle or a car. Police commissioner […]
Government enforcer appointed
Saturday 28 May 2011 | Published in Local
Tupapa member of parliament George Maggie (pictured above)has one of the most important parliamentary roles, says Prime Minister Henry Puna. As yet it has not been publicised, but Maggie (pictured) is the parliamentary whip for the Cook Islands Party. At a press conference this week, Puna was responding to questions about rumours that Maggie would […]
Drugs accused on new charge
Friday 27 May 2011 | Published in Local
A man charged through Operation Eagle has already appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua for breaching conditions of his bail. Nooroa Robati (44), fisherman, of Nikao, is charged with two counts of possessing cannabis at Rarotonga on May 5. He appeared in the court before Justice of the Peace John Kenning yesterday […]
Weather forces change
Friday 27 May 2011 | Published in Local
Recent exceptional weather patterns have forced Forum Pacific to change her route. Typically she travels from Auckland to Nukualofa and then stops in Vavau and Niue before arriving at Avatiu. However, during this voyage she has had to change course she will leave Auckland on June 21 or 22 and is estimated to arrive in […]
More money poured into tourism
Friday 27 May 2011 | Published in Local
Even as the government is facing a $1.7 million deficit, it intends to increase the level of funding to Cook Islands Tourism in the forthcoming budget. Itll be more significant than last year put it that way, finance minister Mark Brown said, though he added its too early to pin down a figure. Minister Brown […]
Drug accused revealed
Thursday 26 May 2011 | Published in Local
Name suppression has been lifted for all Operation Eagle accused. This follows yesterdays Cook Islands High Court hearing before Justice Hugh Williams. The 13 men and women have all now been released from the Arorangi prison on bail. Among those facing criminal charges is Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters son, Giovanni Marsters (30), builder, of […]
All smiles for wetlands learning
Thursday 26 May 2011 | Published in Local
National Environment Service education and awareness officer Deyna Marsh (centre) was at St Josephs School this week to promote the importance of wetlands to the students. Wetlands and their importance for healthy islands is the central theme of this years Environment Week programme starting on May 30 and Lagoon Day events on June 1 and […]
MPs son in drug sting
Thursday 26 May 2011 | Published in Local
Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters spent yesterday morning in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua to hear a bail application for his son Giovanni, who faces 14 criminal charges. Giovannis de-facto partner Inano Matapo a suspended Cook Islands police officer was also in the court yesterday facing seven criminal charges. Both are among 13 […]
Mirage Resort details not known
Wednesday 25 May 2011 | Published in Local
Cabinet has established a committee to manage the Mirage Resort development project, but has not yet received disclosures from the property developers. Mirage is a New Zealand developer proposing to develop the Vaimaanga site of the failed Sheraton and Hilton projects.Prime Minister Henry Puna said yesterday that cabinet has formed a committee which is meeting […]
Eagle accused face judge
Wednesday 25 May 2011 | Published in Local
Operation Eagle defendants at present remanded in custody will today have their bail applications considered by New Zealand judge Justice Hugh Williams in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. Of the 13 men and women arrested in relation to Operation Eagle the largest police investigation of any kind in the Cook Islands seven remain […]
PM foresees police collaboration
Wednesday 25 May 2011 | Published in Local
The prime minister says Operation Eagle is not the end of the road for joint operations between New Zealand and Cook Islands police. Police Minister Henry Puna said yesterday that his police force will continue to collaborate with New Zealand police and to exchange information that will aid both governments in combating drug abuse. He […]
20 new fishing licences approved
Wednesday 25 May 2011 | Published in Local
Cabinet has approved 20 new exploratory fishing licences. Prime Minister Henry Puna announced at a press conference yesterday that cabinet has agreed to administer 10 licences for swordfish and 10 for big-eye, though the ministry of marine resources has not made any concrete arrangements with foreign fishing companies. Minister of marine resources Teina Bishop says […]
Election costs twice as much
Tuesday 24 May 2011 | Published in Local
Last years general election will cost the new government $405,916 in the 2010-2011 financial year. That is $202,916 more than initially expected. Costs break down to general election accounts payable ($89,000), petition costs ($58,000), by-election costs ($55,916), and electoral rolls management ($3000), on top of the $200,000 allocated for the election itself. A schedule of […]
Sea Dragon explores Pacific environment
Tuesday 24 May 2011 | Published in Local
Sea Dragon is on a three-year journey to study ocean pollution, coral conservation and a host of other environmental issues, and until Saturday she is berthed at Avatiu. Owned and operated by environment group Pangaea Exploration, her mission is to raise awareness around environment issues on a long journey around the world. The 22-metre steel […]
Spending up on election promises
Tuesday 24 May 2011 | Published in Local
The new government has started spending money on some of its election promises, including an increased payment to parents of newborns. Within the supplementary budget for the 2010-2011 financial year, money is allocated to programmes pledged by the Cook Islands Party in its campaign leading up to last Novembers general election. The governments allowance for […]
A night in paradise
Monday 23 May 2011 | Published in Local
Junior dancers of Te Korero Maori cultural dance group entertain diners during Saturday nights Tennis Cook Islands island night paradise fundraiser. About 100 people supported the cause that raised $6000 for junior tennis development in the Cook Islands and to cover costs for the tennis team that will represent the Cook Islands at the Pacific […]
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