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Toagate revelations
Friday 9 July 2010 | Published in Local
Report finds failings with Cabinet and govt officials The audit review into Government’s attempt to nationalise the fuel industry has been released, and will undoubtedly have many ducking for cover. The report of the review has found failings on the part of the former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Sir Terepai Maoate. It […]
Storm dumps 50mm of rain
Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Local
Tuesday night’s deluge gave Rarotonga more rain in 24 hours than in the whole of July last year. From 8am Tuesday morning until 8am yesterday, meteorological services recorded a total of 50mm of rain, or about two inches – most of which fell in a space of six hours. From July 1 until yesterday, July […]
Triad plans retaliation against Toa
Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Local
Both companies want scrutiny of the other in judicial review Triad Pacific Petroleum plans to turn the tables on Toa Petroleum in a new lawsuit which questions the health and safety standards of the Toa fuel depot. On June 29 Toa owner Apex Agencies filed a court application for judicial review and a statement of […]
Winning tennis smiles
Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Local
Local junior tennis representatives (from left) Thomas Vinsen, Roland Neururer and Tayla Beddoes relax after all registered wins during the third day of competition at the East Pacific qualifier tournament yesterday. Report, back page. 10070729
Injunction goes ahead
Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Party (CIP) vice president Mark Brown says the injunction against the newly formed Cook Islands Tumu Party will go ahead. Brown says he has had confirmation from the courts that the new party registered the name last Friday. The injunction aims to prevent CIP Tumu from using the name Cook Islands Party in […]
$2.1m for illegal fishing
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) yesterday announced that an out-of-court settlement of $2.1 million to the Cook Islands has been agreed for illegal fishing infringements by three fishing vessels flagged in China and Taiwan. It is hoped that the money will be used to upgrade the ministry’s offices in Avatiu and Avarua. The provisions […]
CIP fighting defection rumours
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Local
Opposition Cook Islands Party leader Tom Marsters says the last thing the party needs so close to an election is to mirror the turmoil of the Democratic Party. Tension has risen in the CIP since disgruntled Ruatonga-Avatiu-Panama-Palmerston-Atupa (RAPPA) MP Albert ‘Peto’ Nicholas formed the CIP Tumu last Thursday. Nicholas’ departure has left the CIP fighting […]
Meyer to represent Cooks
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Local
The Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association (MCIPA) said that Maine Tapairu Joyana Meyer will represent the Cook Islands at the Miss South Pacific Pageant from November 22-27 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. “We are very excited that Joyana will be going to the Miss South Pacific this year,” MCIPA president Clee Marsters said. “I […]
Call for further reform
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Local
Crocombe says it’s a start but not enough to make a difference Economic advisor Tata Crocombe has said that the Democratic Party executive’s proposals to put in place four national seats for MPs in Parliament is a step in the right direction, but doesn’t go far enough. “I would follow the New Zealand plan and […]
Police investigate audit director
Tuesday 6 July 2010 | Published in Local
The Criminal Investigation Branch of the police will lead the investigation into the complaint of misconduct against Director of Audit Paul Allsworth. The complaint was lodged with police and cabinet late last month by former financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti. Police Commissioner Maara Tetava told CI News that police have received the complaint and are in […]
Helping keep Te Reo strong
Tuesday 6 July 2010 | Published in Local
Strengthening the quality of Te Reo Maori education in New Zealand is the aim of the Punanga Reo Conference starting today at the Crown Beach Resort. Cook Islands based Maori language teachers are on the island to be part of this conference and more importantly to share their teaching experiences and to learn from Maori […]
George fires at CIP executive
Tuesday 6 July 2010 | Published in Local
Unrest has developed within the Cook Islands Party (CIP) camp from the furore around Albert ‘Peto’ Nicholas and the new Cook Islands Tumu party, with criticism being levelled at the party executive by their own. CIP MP Norman George said the CIP executive is the most difficult he has ever worked with in his political […]
Demos propose national seats
Tuesday 6 July 2010 | Published in Local
Approach seen as first step towards political reform The Democratic Party executive has proposed having four national seats in Parliament. Party president Sean Willis said the proposal is being considered by party MPs and cabinet ministers. Under the proposal, voters would not only vote for the constituency representative, but would cast their vote for national […]
Tests a success
Monday 5 July 2010 | Published in Local
A seven-minute power cut to part of the island was the only effect of major tests at the Avatiu power station on Saturday. Te Aponga Uira acting Chief Executive Elma Marurai said yesterday TAU thanked all its valued customers and the general public for their participation and cooperation with Saturday’s tests. “We were able to […]
John Henry picked for CIP Avatiu
Monday 5 July 2010 | Published in Local
Avatiu community leader John Henry (above) has been confirmed as the Cook Islands Party candidate for the the RAPPA (Ruatonga, Avatiu, Panama, Palmerston, Atupa) electorate in the general elections. CIP vice-president Mark Brown says the party and all the supporters join together in welcoming John Henry, his wife Nono and their extended families into the […]
CIP plans injunction
Monday 5 July 2010 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Party will be filing a court injunction against Tupui Ariki Henry and Albert Nicholas to prevent them from using the name Cook Islands Party in any way or form to describe their new political party. This was confirmed in a party statement issued to Cook Islands News yesterday. Early last week Albert […]
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 […]
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 […]
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