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Demos 'dug own grave': Maoate
Friday 19 November 2010 | Published in Local
Failed Ngatangiia independent candidate Sir Terepai Maoate said yesterday that under his leadership, the result of the General Election could have gone the way of the Democratic Party. “If they hadn’t booted me out and I had taken the leadership of the party it would have made a big difference,” Sir Terepai said. “The Demo […]
Puna soon to be PM
Friday 19 November 2010 | Published in Local
CIP leader could take over the reins by next week Cook Islands Party leader Henry Puna could be sworn in as the country’s new prime minister as early as next week. Puna has won the Manihiki seat back from Demo MP Apii Piho who took it from him in 2006. He is now due back […]
Fighting on
Thursday 18 November 2010 | Published in Local
Every voter in the Cook Islands yesterday had the chance to say if they believe that less MPs would be good for the nation. Lynnsay Francis of the People’s Group for Change (GPC) originally asked the government to ask 12 referendum questions. Prime Minister Jim Marurai took six questions to cabinet for consideration, but just […]
CIP victory
Thursday 18 November 2010 | Published in Local
Resounding defeat for Democratic Party The Cook Islands Party (CIP) looks set to govern for the next four years after strongly beating the Democratic Party at yesterday’s general election. Potential Prime Minister Henry Puna said he felt relieved, pleased and challenged at last night’s preliminary result which gave 15 seats to the CIP. “I claim […]
Parliament due to sit in February
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Local
The final result of today’s election should be announced by the end of the month, but the new Parliament probably won’t meet officially until February. This means new MPs are unlikely to be sworn in at Parliament until the New Year. Potential election petitions challenging results of the polls could take several months to be […]
It's decision time
Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Local
15 independents expected to divide party loyalties Just over 10,000 electors are registered to vote at today’s Cook Islands General Election – with polling booths open from 9am. This election, voters not only get to choose their members of Parliament from the record 70 candidates, but they also get to take part in the referendum […]
Arbitrator hold up
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in Local
The arbitrator who was asked in September to resolve a dispute over money held by the Cook Islands National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) in Pacific Mini Games per diems still hasn’t begun work. Lawyer for Pacific Mini Games Ltd (PMG) Tim Arnold said in September that an arbitrator had been recruited who would begin work in […]
Exams in full swing
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in Local
They kicked off last week with a scholarship drama exam, and for secondary school students around the country the examination schedule goes through to Tuesday, November 30. That is when students will sit the last set of tests on Latin, agricultural and horticultural studies, French and science at 3pm. Yesterday morning more than 120 anxious […]
Coalition government likely
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in Local
Independents predicted to form part of the new government The outcome of this election is likely going to be a coalition, but many are reluctant to voice the prediction because there is much uncertainty about what its make-up could be. CI News has approached some locals for their predictions on the election outcome with most […]
Jetty proposals considered
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in Local
The Ports Authority is considering expressions of interest from companies for consultancy work on the proposed development of a cruise ship jetty at Arorangi. It called for detailed feasibility reports on development of a jetty at a preferred location opposite the community’s Mormon church. Companies had until November 3 to register expressions of interest, in […]
Pigs among stolen items
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in Local
Police are investing the theft of piglets from Titikaveka, a camera from a Papaaroa property and gym gear from Te Ara Ora Gym in Tereora. In another incident security guards at the Rarotonga Beach Resort and Spa, with the help of police, caught six boys, aged between 15 and 16, believed to have stolen fire […]
Tereora gym hit by thieves
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in Local
Te Ara Ora Gym under the Princess Anne Hall in Tereora was set up to keep golden oldies rugby players in shape and to keep youth out of crime. But the community gym has become the target of thieves who’ve stolen equipment, including dumbbells and barbells. “Someone is taking this gear and starting up their […]
Frantic fortnight ahead
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in Local
The coming two weeks are the busiest in the Cook Islands calendar. The general election takes place on Wednesday, with candidates planning last-minute campaigning over the next two days. Vaka Eiva competitors have already started arriving and training for six days of races and events which officially starts with the Akatapu Vaka at 5pm on […]
Found dead
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Local
A young Ruatonga man was found dead under a mango tree at 10.33 on Thursday morning. Police say he took his own life by hanging. Police contacted an ambulance, which arrived at the scene at 10.38. They photographed the scene and had the body removed. Yesterday, police were waiting on a medical report to be […]
Public swimming pool proposed
Saturday 13 November 2010 | Published in Local
Plans are progressing to establish the Cook Islands’ first public swimming pool – a “vital need” for the country according to Rarotongan Olympic swimmer Petero Okotai. The Cook Islands Swimming Association is hoping to secure funding for its proposed tidal pool complex at the foreshore in Avarua. Okotai, who was the first swimmer to represent […]
Red Cross imposter warning
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Local
A young girl has been knocking on doors around Rarotonga asking for donations to support Red Cross – an organisation with which she is not affiliated. “Red Cross is not fundraising door-to-door right now and we are not responsible for this young person who is pretending to be from the Red Cross,” Secretary-general Niki Rattle […]
Rarotonga commemorates Armistice Day
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Local
The end of World War One, 92 years ago, was remembered by about 30 people at the Avarua War Memorial in Rarotonga yesterday. Armistice Day commemorations began with a parade and included the laying of wreaths on behalf of the Cook Islands, New Zealand, and Australia. Bugler Pae Tuteru performed The Last Post, and the […]
Teens linked to burglaries
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Local
Police caught and arrested three young people they believe to be responsible for recent burglaries this week. The boys – between the ages of 13 and 16 – cannot be named, as they are minors who have not yet appeared before either the court or the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee. A 16-year-old was charged with […]
Coalition negotiations claim
Friday 12 November 2010 | Published in Local
Willis says Sir Terepai had talks with CIP after split Democratic Party president Sean Willis claims the party was aware of coalition negotiations between disgraced former deputy prime minister Sir Terepai Maoate and the Cook Islands Party in January. Willis reportedly dished the dirt on the now independent candidate Sir Terepai at the party’s rally […]
Sealing on hold
Thursday 11 November 2010 | Published in Local
Concerns raised with the Cook Islands News about the main road from Tupapa to Matavera being resealed ahead of plans to dig it up again next year are unfounded, Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning secretary Otheniel Tangianau says. A letter to the editor expressed concern that the recently-widened main road through Tupapa would be sealed, […]
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