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Reflecting on Armistice Day

Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local

From left deputy prime minister Sir Terepai Maoate, New Zealand high commission first secretary Nicola Ngawati, maritime surveillance advisor commander John Navin and Cook Islands Returned Services Association president Henry Wichman pictured during the Armistice Day ceremony yesterday. Story on page 8. 09111126

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Anti-hunger petition launched

Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local

An online anti-hunger campaign was launched this week by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Next week the FAO will host the World Summit on Food Security at its headquarters in Rome. Prime minister Jim Marurai is attending the summit accompanied by his executive advisor Trevor Pitt. The pair left for Rome, Italy yesterday […]

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Workshops to assist landowners

Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local

Land court community workshops will be put on next week by the ministry of justice. The free meetings is for anyone wanting to know about succession, leases, occupation rights, meetings of assembled owners and the leases approval tribunal. Secretary of justice Mark Short says this is the first time a project of this nature has […]

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Unlocked gate led to escape

Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local

The escape from prison last weekend was caused by human error says secretary of justice Mark Short. Teremoana Saddler, 19, and Andrew Tonorio, 20, broke out around noon on Saturday. Tonorio was caught by wardens shortly after however Saddler was at large until Sunday morning. “I understand the security gate was not locked at the […]

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SPIN cable system could be an option

Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local

The high cost of connectivity for the country’s telecommunications services at present could be reduced by taking advantage of new technologies on offer. According to Forum Secretariat economic infrastructure advisor John Budden, it makes sense for government to consider new technologies that can reduce the cost of ‘connecting with the rest of the world.’ Present […]

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PM in Tahiti for ship charter

Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local

Wednesday 26: Prime minister Jim Marurai is heading an urgent mission to French Polynesia for further talks on the charter of a ship to get the northern group tere parties to Rarotonga next month. Marurai left for Tahiti yesterday along with secretary of culture Sonny Williams and his private secretary Rosita Taikakara. The PM is […]

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Govt explores options for Maeva Nui travel

Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local

Thursday 20: Newly appointed secretary of culture Sonny Williams is facing one of the first challenges of his role – finding transport for Maeva Nui northern group tere parties. Yesterday deputy prime minister and finance minister Sir Terepai Maoate met with Williams, financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti, Manihiki MP Apii Piho, Rakahanga MP Piho Rua, Taio […]

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Power outage affects Avatiu-Nikao

Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local

Tuesday 25: A fault along a sea-side line caused a power outage in Rarotonga on Sunday night. Te Aponga Uira acting chief executive Elma Marurai says a fault was recorded from 9.30pm along the line from Avatiu wharf to the meteorological service office at the Nikao seawall. All households and businesses along the line would […]

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DPM to New York London

Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local

Tuesday 25: Deputy prime minister Sir Terepai Maoate left for New York on Saturday where he will address the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf. The formal presentation of the country’s extended continental shelf claim this week follows Sir Terepai’s previous visit to New York to submit the claim in April. […]

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Rasmussen issues ultimatum

Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local

Tuesday 25: Penrhyn MP Wilkie Rasmussen is not leaving the Democratic Party without a fight, despite its decision to expel him. He’s now giving the party 24 hours to withdraw the decision or face court action. “The action by the so called Democratic executive to cancel my membership in the Democratic Party was an act […]

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ROAD DEATHS RAROTONGA

Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local

*29 of these died of head injuries — ROAD SAFETY COUNCIL

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Deadly road record

Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local

Tuesday 25: A recent report has named the Cook Islands as having the second deadliest roads in the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a global status report on road safety where 178 countries were surveyed. The statistics were compiled and compared per capita. The Cook Islands is recorded to have the second […]

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Orientation course for new HOMs

Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local

Monday 24: Heads of government ministries (HOMs) will attend a two-day orientation course this week. The office of the public service commissioner (OPSC) is introducing the new orientation initiative to allow new and current HOMs to be brought up to speed on some of the many roles and responsibilities they have in government. Central government […]

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Mauke water supply project ready to go

Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local

Monday 24: A ceremony to officially launch the Mauke water supplu project will be held tomorrow. Project manager Ngateina Rani says that minister Kete Ioane will lead a delegation to the island today including New Zealand high commissioner Tia Barrett, Ioane’s former chief executive turned agriculture secretary Tony Brown and infrastructure committee chairman George Cowan. […]

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PMG family tickets in demand

Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local

Monday 24: Foodland’s Marie Aererua was one of the first locals to get their hands on tickets to the Pacific Mini Games PMG when they went on sale for the first time outside the Bank of the Cook Islands last Friday. Taking advantage of the launch day specials, Aererua bought a ticket for her husband […]

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Demos expel Wilkie

Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local

Party executive accuses MP of anarchy, destabilising govt Monday 24: The Cook Islands Democratic Party yesterday hand delivered a letter to rebel Penrhyn MP Wilkie Rasmussen expelling him from the party. The executive has cancelled the party membership of the former senior cabinet minister and deputy-leader. “There is no doubt that the former deputy leader […]

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SATURDAY 22: ON THE STREET

Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local

Do you think the Arorangi Prison needs upgrading? Dallas Young Yes, they should be treated like human beings and they need to be rehabilitated right. Sonny Foster I’m not sure, I haven’t seen it. Maui Joseph Probably, but not too much because they will feel too comfortable and want to go back in there. Nancy […]

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'Slush' takes a break

Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local

SATURDAY 22: The August sitting of the long-running Operation Slush trial came to an end yesterday with a key witness still being questioned. Lawyer Norman George, businessman Chris Vaile and former island secretary Charles Koronui have numerous corruption and conspiracy allegations against them in the Cook Islands High Court. The case was heard over the […]

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Northern group MPs want govt to honour commitment

Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local

SATURDAY 22: Independent MP for Rakahanga, Piho Rua, is calling on government to honour its commitment to bringing the northern group people to Maeva Nui celebrations next month. Rua may soon receive good news as government endeavours to make good on that commitment by having a final plan ready on Monday. Manihiki MP Apii Piho […]

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Mauke water project launch truly blessed

Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local

Wednesday 26: Yesterday’s water project launch in Mauke was held at Noongatua (the seat of the gods) — the highest spot in Mauke where the main natural water reservoir is. And there was no shortage of water. It poured down during the ceremony which transferred responsibility of the water project to the people of Mauke. […]

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