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Govt supports struggling Forum Line

Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local

Amid concerns about the financial status of Pacific Forum Line (PFL), the Cook Islands government has opted to continue using the shipping lines service. Opposition Democratic Party deputy leader Wilkie Rasmussen raised concerns in parliament recently that PFL is in some crisis situation. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters, whose portfolios include transport and therefore shipping, […]

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Danny Mataroa shares his secrets

Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local

The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) has developed After5 Biz Business Mentoring, a programme that seeks to put local businesspeople and entrepreneurs in touch with one another. After5 Biz puts on a monthly lecture, delivered by a local business mentor who will explain how he or she established a business and the ups and downs […]

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Best dressed and flashing in pink

Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local

Aquila Rentals fielded two mens teams and one womens team in the Easter Monday 4×4 volleyball tournament on Aitutaki sponsored by Cook Islands News. Each member of the Aquila brigade wore candy pink, personalised uniforms and flashing green sunglasses provided by Aquila owners Ngapare and Morgan Tatira. Report and photos, pages 8-10.

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Quiet Easter

Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local

Police are happy to report that Rarotonga enjoyed a quiet Easter weekend this year. There was one theft of a motorcycle from the Little Polynesian, but the vehicle was later found at a private Vaimaanga residence. It appeared to have been hotwired. A Titikaveka party broke into a fight, but police have yet to lay […]

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Call to prosecute telecom companies

Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is being asked to prosecute foreign companies allegedly not registered to operate in the country, including Telecom Cook Islands. Mervin Communications Ltd director William Framhein has formally requested the BTIB investigate his complaint that nine companies are in breach of the Development Investment Act 1995-1996. Framhein seeks […]

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Aitutaki commemorates ANZAC Day

Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in Local

People on Aitutaki gathered ­­yesterday to remember the men and women who fought in wars overseas and to ensure the freedom and peace the islanders enjoy today. A combined church service at the Ziona Tapu CICC church in Arutanga began the ANZAC Day commemoration on the island. The message shared at church and by mayor […]

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TV told to stop re-broadcasting

Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in Local

Vaka Television has been ordered to cease using content from major television networks Cable News Network (CNN) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), which it may not have secured broadcasting licences for. A representative of an international law firm has sent correspondence to Vaka Television owners and operators Dave Reuther and Greg Parker, asking them […]

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Aitutaki returns to Maeva Nui

Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Local

A 100-strong Aitutaki contingent will represent their home island at this years Te Maeva Nui celebrations in July/August. Aitutaki Enua have been absent from the annual event to celebrate the self governance of the Cook Islands for some years. Aitutaki Mayor John Baxter (above) confirmed Aitutaki will be part of the August dance and cultural […]

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Easter pageant in Avarua

Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Local

Close to 250 Catholic parishioners walked through Avarua Township yesterday morning praying and singing as the final hours of Jesus were played out through the Stations of the Cross and devotions commemorating the Passion. The days service began at the Avarua courthouse where a brief service was held before a male member of the congregation […]

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PM turns Toagate on Opposition

Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Local

Prime Minister Henry Puna is firmly rejecting a proposal to legislate the Toa settlement out of existence. In parliament last week, Aitutaki MP Teina Bishop raised concerns over Atiu MP Norman Georges suggestion that the government amend the law so as to render the Toa settlement null and void. Leader of the opposition Robert Wigmore […]

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Petrol and diesel up again

Thursday 21 April 2011 | Published in Local

This months price order for Triad Pacific Petroleum fuel reflects a steady global increase in the cost of petrol and diesel. Price Tribunal chairman Terry Hagan announced the new price order, which went into effect on April 18. It puts the maximum fuel price for Rarotonga at $2.39 per litre of petrol and $2.13 per […]

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Video pirates to face charges

Thursday 21 April 2011 | Published in Local

Two Rarotonga companies are to be charged with criminal offences under the Films and Censorship Act 1985, following police raids on businesses allegedly pirating material late last year and early this year. Police commissioner Maara Tetava says the businesses will be formally charged in the next day or two. He will not name the businesses […]

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Easter issues

Thursday 21 April 2011 | Published in Local

Cook Islands News will not be published on Good Friday (tomorrow) and Easter Monday (April 25). Classified advertisements for Saturdays newspaper will close at 1pm today (Thursday), although important late notices can be faxed (25303) or emailed (adverts@cookislandsnews.com) up until 1pm tomorrow. The classified advertisement deadline for next Tuesdays paper will be 1pm on Monday, […]

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Shipwreck moving along reef

Thursday 21 April 2011 | Published in Local

Mauke Mayor George Samuela is concerned about damage to the islands reef caused by the stranded cargo vessel Te Kou Maru II, which ran aground last October. The ship, owned by Taio Shipping Ltd, has remained on Maukes western reef since it became stranded and all cargo was removed. Samuela says rough seas have pushed […]

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Mayor sick of arguing

Thursday 21 April 2011 | Published in Local

Atiu Mayor Taoro Strickland says he is sick of bickering over politics, and he just wants the government to get on with looking after his island. The Rarotonga based head of the island council says he feels honour bound to speak out against a lie by the Cook Islands Party president on the island, Tereapii […]

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Pawpaw exporting to return

Wednesday 20 April 2011 | Published in Local

At present 20,000 pawpaw plants are being cultivated in Rarotonga for export in February next year, in an attempt to revive the Cook Islands pawpaw supply to international produce companies including Fresh Direct in New Zealand. Agriculture Minister Nandi Glassie and ministry secretary Anthony Brown recently returned from a business trip to New Zealand where […]

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Parliament to resume in June

Wednesday 20 April 2011 | Published in Local

Parliament is not expected to sit again until June, when it is anticipated the ceremonial opening of parliament will take place. The main 2011-12 budget is also expected to be considered by members of parliament at the June sitting. Parliament clerk Nga Valoa says parliament was adjourned sine die this week, which means an exact […]

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Soul musos here to give back

Wednesday 20 April 2011 | Published in Local

San Francisco soul sensation Edna Love and her session musicians join Kiwi songstress Caitlin Smith on stage at Little Polynesian tonight to commemorate the life of the late Jeannine Peyroux. Love, Smith and musicians Jeremy Hoenig and Ed Ivey met Peyroux when they performed at Billy TK Jnrs Cook Islands Jazz and Blues Festival on […]

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Newborn allowance to be $1000

Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in Local

All babies born here since November last year will be entitled to receive a $700 newborn allowance increase under the supplementary budget. Finance Minister Mark Brown made the announcement when tabling the appropriation amendment bill last Friday. The newborn allowance will increase from $300 to $1000 and will be backdated to November 2010. The cost […]

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Septic waste disposal unexplained

Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in Local

A 10,000-litre septic tank at Rarotonga hospital may have been leaking untreated human waste into the soil underneath for some time. Health Minister Nandi Glassie has ordered a full report into the hospitals waste management system from the public health division of the Ministry of Health. He is concerned there may have been cracks in […]

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