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'Conspiracy' condemned
Saturday 10 July 2010 | Published in Local
The Toagate debacle reveals clear conspiracy, mismanagement and exploitation of public funds, Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) president Anthony Turua says. In a release in response to the just released audit review into Government’s attempt to nationalise the fuel industry, Turua said the report is “sickening” especially in reference to the failed strategy, high court […]
All eyes on eclipse
Saturday 10 July 2010 | Published in Local
Tomorrow’s solar eclipse promises to turn eyes skyward – including those that would under normal circumstances be glued to the World Cup Soccer finals. People have already begun arriving to Rarotonga in droves, heavy camera equipment in tow. One tourist arrived with 50kg of equipment tightly packed into a case, only to confront Air Raro’s […]
CIFA officials mix with Beckham
Saturday 10 July 2010 | Published in Local
Four Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) delegates have just returned from attending the 60th FIFA Congress held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The congress was held at the same time as the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The delegates included CIFA president Lee Harmon, vice president Jake Numanga, and board members John Paul Wilson and Moeroa Tamangaro. […]
Avatea says Kia Orana
Friday 9 July 2010 | Published in Local
Avatea Primary School’s Room 4 and 6 students donned their best Kia Orana wear for a special field trip to check out traditional sailing vaka Marumaru Atua. Before boarding vaka Marumaru Atua, the group of around 40 students performed a dance and sang a song for the vaka crew that were at Avatiu harbour to […]
Kids arrested
Friday 9 July 2010 | Published in Local
Police yesterday apprehended four youths they believe are responsible for nine recent burglaries. Two of the accused were just 11-years-old, one was 12 and the other was 16 – all are from the Avarua area. The four youths appeared in court yesterday but were referred to juvenile court. Stolen properties recovered from the accused include […]
Weather looks good
Friday 9 July 2010 | Published in Local
Those who are keen to watch the eclipse will be happy to hear that Meteorological Services predict favourable weather for the weekend. Forecaster Maara Vaiimene said that the trough of low pressure hanging over the Southern Cooks – which was partially responsible for Tuesday night’s deluge – is continuing to move away from Rarotonga and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
$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 […]
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