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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Budget not extravagant: opposition
Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in Local
After two sittings the supplementary budget has been passed in Parliament with a total appropriation of $144,446,888. Parliament also passed the Insurance Amendment Bill before adjourning sine-die yesterday. Finance Minister Mark Brown said yesterday in parliament that the appropriation amendment bill sets the scene for the main budget and future budgets to come. Brown is […]
The pride and joy of Manihiki
Monday 18 April 2011 | Published in Local
Manihiki MP and Prime Minister Henry Puna and Mrs Akaiti Puna were thrilled to celebrate the top two sports awards of 2010 going to Manihiki sailors Helema Williams (sportswoman of the year) and Taua Eliza (sportsman of the year). Full report, results and photos from the annual sports award dinner, pages 8-9.
Vicious attack on woman in Panama
Monday 18 April 2011 | Published in Local
A woman was hospitalised last Sunday morning (April 10) after she was attacked by a youth who was stealing in her Panama property. According to police, the woman went to her Panama property to check the cause of a power failure when she was assaulted and her personal belongings stolen. Police immediately responded, and conducted […]
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