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New Toa lawsuit against Triad
Monday 5 July 2010 | Published in Local
Toa Petroleum wants Te Aponga fuel contract Toa Petroleum wants its competitor’s operations shut down, claiming in a new lawsuit that Triad Pacific Petroleum is in breach of safety standards and laws. If successful the case could result in the termination of Triad’s multi-million dollar fuel supply contract with power utility Te Aponga Uira. Toa […]
Man jailed for rape
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Local
A man was remanded to jail this week after appearing in court on a rape charge. The 41-year-old unemployed Ngatangiia male, originally from Mangaia, was arrested this week for forcing his partner to have sex with him. He appeared before the court on Wednesday but entered no plea. He will remain in prison with name […]
New party from CIP fallout
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Local
A new political party called Cook Islands Party Tumu has been born out of the recent Cook Islands Party ‘Avatiu controversy’. Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston MP Albert ‘Peto’ Nicholas is now declaring himself the new party’s first candidate. One of the most influential founders of the CIP, 81-year-old Tupui Ariki Henry, has helped bring the new party into […]
Beattie dispels flight rumours
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in Local
The Sydney flight that is scheduled to arrive early Sunday morning is nearly full all economy seats are occupied and very few business class seats are still available. Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) chief executive officer Carmel Beattie dispelled rumours yesterday that the flight is loaded with politicians and travel agents enjoying the perks of free […]
Vaka confirms Mangaia voyage
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in Local
Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua (pictured) will be taking 10 passengers to Mangaia to experience the eclipse from the sea. The voyage-tested vessel will depart from Avatiu on the evening of July 9, weather permitting, and should return by midday on July 12. She will follow a track that positions her southwest of Mangaia in […]
Debate over traditional medicine preservation
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in Local
It emerged at the Public Health Conference yesterday that experts disagree on the best way to preserve traditional medicine for future generations. The debate hinges on whether knowledge of traditional medicine should be passed down through generations as it always has been, or should be brought together and made available to the wider world. Master […]
No suspension for Allsworth
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in Local
Finance Minister Wilkie Rasmussen says it is premature to consider suspending director of audit Paul Allsworth following allegations of ‘criminal misconduct’ levelled by former financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti. Rasmussen, also minister for the Public Expenditure and Review Committee and Audit (PERCA), responded to CI News questions on Tuesday saying he prefers to wait and see […]
Wristbands for travellers
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in Local
Travellers arriving on the first flight from Sydney will be given a green and yellow wristband (like the one below) which entitles them to special offers. Visitors will get a map which shows where the restaurants and shops offering discounts are. Outlets will track how much the wristbands are used to see if the promotion […]
First Sydney flight fully booked
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in Local
The new direct flight from Sydney has taken off with a bang, according to Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) chief executive Carmel Beattie. The first direct flight from Sydney lands in Rarotonga on Sunday and is fully booked and flights all the way through July have “strong bookings, Beattie said. She said that there has been […]
Toa appeal confirmed
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in Local
The Toa appeal hearing has been confirmed for Monday, July 12 in Auckland. Both government and Toa lawyers will make submissions before the appellate court at the Auckland District Law Society Building. The hearing is predicated on government’s desire for appellate judges to review Justice Weston’s May decision, which declared Toa the victor in a […]
Dire warning about diet
Thursday 1 July 2010 | Published in Local
Dr Wame Baravilala, the keynote speaker at the 10th annual Cook Islands public health conference, delivered a stark warning about diet. “We need to stop overeating our way to an early grave,” he said at yesterday’s opening at the national auditorium. Baravilala told the conference that in many Pacific islands, obesity and the illnesses it […]
Annual health conference opens today
Wednesday 30 June 2010 | Published in Local
The 10th annual Cook Islands Health Conference opens this morning at the national auditorium and runs through until Friday evening. A shorter conference will also be held on Aitutaki on Monday. The conference has a double theme – it will focus on ‘Women & Child Health’ and ‘Traditional Medicine’. Local doctors and health workers as […]
Election sparks rumours about CIIC board
Wednesday 30 June 2010 | Published in Local
Crown employees wanting to chase their political dreams at the elections this year must resign from their posts to be eligible candidates. Already rumour is rife that two members of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation board of directors – chairman Tapi Taio and Teava Iro Jnr – might soon join the ranks of those contesting […]
Allsworth accused of misconduct
Wednesday 30 June 2010 | Published in Local
Audit director says allegations are just a cheap parting shot Hot on the heels of the completion of the Toagate audit report, former financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti has accused the director of the Audit office Paul Allsworth of misconduct. Allsworth has labelled the allegations a “cheap parting shot” as Ivaiti heads to Australia. It is […]
Call for women candidates
Tuesday 29 June 2010 | Published in Local
Political reform lobby group founder Tiare Mackenzie is offering help and support to women in the Cook Islands who want to run in the upcoming elections. “It is not balanced in our parliament and we need more equal representation,” Mackenzie says. As a result of the national consultation on women in politics which took place […]
Safeguarding our culture
Tuesday 29 June 2010 | Published in Local
The national workshop on safeguarding the intangible or living cultural heritage of the Cook Islands officially opened yesterday with the sounds of the pu (conch shell), kaara (drums) and the vivo (nose flute). Noo Tuiravakai (above) is pictured expertly playing the vivo at yesterday’s opening of the workshop. The workshop is being delivered by the […]
3 contest candidacy
Tuesday 29 June 2010 | Published in Local
Three people are in the running for the Democratic Party candidacy in Tupapa-Maraerenga, the largest electorate in the Cook Islands. Sitting MP John Tangi has been challenged by Nooroa Tupa and William Framhein, who have both accepted nomination. Tupapa is the largest electorates in the country with 976 people on the electoral roll in 2006. […]
Special vaka trip for Rutaki kids
Monday 28 June 2010 | Published in Local
Apii Rutaki kids strapped on their lifejackets for a day out on the traditional voyaging vaka Marumaru Atua on Saturday. The group of around eight students were joined on their voyage by members of the public and other kids that happened to be at the Avatiu western harbour as the Rutaki kids were getting ready […]
The new party rules
Monday 28 June 2010 | Published in Local
At its Conference in September 2009, the CIP adopted a new Constitution which contained some significant and far-reaching reforms. One of these is contained in Article 24(2) as follows: “In recognition of the principles of accountability and contestability and the long accepted principle that a Parliamentary seat belongs to the people, every incumbent Member of […]
New dance studio
Saturday 26 June 2010 | Published in Local
Dance and drama has a new home in the form of a dedicated studio at Tereora College. This was a scene at the official opening this week.
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