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Machete attacker pleads guilty
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in Crime
An elderly man who lashed out with a machete and wounded another man in Mitiaro has pleaded guilty but claims his actions were in self-defence. Kapiri Ngatoko, who celebrates his 80th birthday today, has appeared at the High Court in Mitiaro and admitted to a charge of wounding with intent. The attack on December 4 […]
Sharing the love
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in Local
It’s the time of year for giving, and CITC has been sharing the love and Christmas cheer with its service providers and supporters. CITC key brands manager George George (left) and his ‘little helper’ Toru Katuke (right) delivered gifts and treats to their friends in business including CINews, represented here by general manager Tony Fea’o […]
Demos to lodge police complaint – by-election
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in Local
The opposition Democratic Party, led by Wilkie Rasmussen, will be lodging a complaint with the police in relation to allegations of bribery and treating stemming from September’s Murienua by-election. “I have sought legal advice from a number of people, have discussed the matter with my executive and caucus, and we’ve decided that through me, a […]
Airborne asbestos found at school
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in Local
A potentially hazardous level of asbestos has been found at a primary school on Rarotonga, reports an expert.
British lifeguard warns about strong currents
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in National
A professional lifeguard currently on holiday in Rarotonga says the local reef passages are as dangerous as anything he’s ever experienced. Casey Burgess, 22, is a senior lifeguard from Bournemouth, a large coastal town on the south coast of England. He runs a team of eight lifeguards for six months of the year and then […]
Bags with a message
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in National
Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) is now in full swing with its disaster awareness programmes as preparations begin for the cyclone season for 2013/2014. The NZ Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management (NZ-MCDEM) donated boxes of bright yellow cloth shopping bags to assist with its awareness programmes. The idea was raised by Keith Evans, […]
Third quarterly catch data for commercial & artisanal fishery
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in National
The strong seasonality in the commercial fishery and a wide variability in the local artisanal fishery are the two main features of the third quarterly report issued by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR). The report shows that the commercial fishing season has peaked early during the winter months of April to August with a […]
BTIB concerned about Beattie's shareholding
Saturday 21 December 2013 | Published in National
Former head of tourism Carmel Beattie is being accused of setting up a company in the Cook Islands without approval. Terry Rangi, chief executive of the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB), contacted CINews this week after hearing Beattie had been appointed to represent one of Australasia’s biggest travel wholesalers in the Cook Islands. Based at […]
Xmas bonus paid to beneficiaries today
Friday 20 December 2013 | Published in Local
All beneficiaries can expect to find some extra cash in their bank accounts today. The payments of $50 are part of an annual Christmas bonus paid by the government. Minister of Internal Affairs Nandi Glassie announced the bonus yesterday, which is expected to be paid regardless of the type of benefit people are receiving. This […]
Young man loses life in motorbike crash
Friday 20 December 2013 | Published in Local
A young man killed in a motorbike crash last weekend was on his way to church when the incident happened. Exham Constantine Nga, aged 24, was taken to hospital soon after the crash on Sunday morning but died that afternoon. The incident was reported to police at 10:40am, said detective inspector Areumu Ingaua. “This man […]
Police get 'significant' information on arson
Friday 20 December 2013 | Published in Local
Two members of the public have come forward with “significant” information about the arson attacks that shocked Rarotonga two months ago. On October 20 an arsonist burned down six classrooms, three resource rooms, a canteen and a small side room at Nukutere College. Later that day, another act of arson left six classrooms and a […]
Masters rally for final showdown
Friday 20 December 2013 | Published in National
The masters of rugby league games played at Tupapa’s Victoria Park last Friday were physical and evenly contested. The Takuvaine Koura Vai was first up against the master Panthers, in a game where the minister of sport Mark Brown came head to head, physically, with the leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen. While Rasmussen was […]
Trailer donated to Aitutaki youth
Friday 20 December 2013 | Published in National
A multipurpose trailer on Aitutaki will remain as a tool to help support youth and youth projects on the outer island. Last year Kea trailers chief executive officer Tony Head met with principal of Araura Primary School Gene Bartlett to look at how the company could support some of the various building projects at the […]
Alcohol-fuelled parties out of hand
Friday 20 December 2013 | Published in National
It’s the season to be jolly but a number of parties became a little too jolly at the weekend, resulting in noise complaints to the police. Detective inspector Areumu Ingaua said police received five complaints about loud parties on Friday night and Saturday night. “I know most of those incidents will be fuelled by alcohol […]
Telecom considers purchase offer
Friday 20 December 2013 | Published in National
Telecom New Zealand is officially considering a sale of its 60 per cent stake in Telecom Cook Islands. The Auckland-based company released a statement to the New Zealand Stock Exchange yesterday, notifying its shareholders. “No decision has been made whether or not to proceed. Telecom will be making no further comment during these considerations,” the […]
Santa's little helper!
Friday 20 December 2013 | Published in Local
Five-month-old Maria Bruno was dressed appropriately for the festive season at Wednesday’s Christmas in the Market, and enjoyed taking in the sights with mum Joy Poila. Hundreds of people flooded into Punanga Nui market for the fairy tale-themed Christmas fundraiser, which saw kids dress up as fairies, Santa’s helpers and even Superman. The event raised […]
Environment staff asked to explain actions
Thursday 19 December 2013 | Published in Environment
Environment staff who gave permission to cut down more than a dozen trees on a beachfront property in Rarotonga are being asked to explain their actions. Contractors felled numerous old ironwood and coconut trees on a section in Vaimaanga two weeks ago, leaving only the stumps remaining. The land leaseholders were given approval from staff […]
Govt revises numbers, forecasts $2m deficit
Thursday 19 December 2013 | Published in Local
After previously forecasting a small surplus, the government is now predicting an operating deficit of nearly $2 million for the current 2013-14 fiscal year. During his $196.5 million budget speech to parliament last June, Minster of Finance Mark Brown said the government anticipated an operating surplus of $46,000. That number has been revised due to […]
'Tis the season of giving
Thursday 19 December 2013 | Published in Local
Santa’s little givers Lily, Saoirse and Jade Tierney presented Annie Fisher of Hospital Comforts with a cheque of $350 raised during a fun kids’ Christmas class organised by the team at Le Bon Vivant in Muri. Fifty kids gathered at the Muri eatery to create their own unique Christmas cards, bake and ice Christmas cakes […]
Fishing comp becomes annual holiday event
Thursday 19 December 2013 | Published in National
The junior fishing competition sponsored by CITC and Coca Cola is set to become an annual event, kick-starting Christmas holidays for Rarotonga kids. Over 80 young anglers gathered at Avana coast last Saturday for the fishing competition which also happened to be the first day of the Christmas school holidays. Youngsters and their parents made […]
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