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Prized dishes ripe for the tasting
Thursday 12 December 2013 | Published in National
Diners were treated to award-winning food featuring local ingredients during a series of dinners this week. After bringing home two silver medals from the Pacific Culinary Challenge held in Guam in September, president of the Cook Islands Chefs Association Sam Timoko and Little Polynesian chef Teraitua Cuthers-Boxhoorn hosted an eight-course degustation menu for the public, […]
Prized pupil!
Thursday 12 December 2013 | Published in Local
Young Tschan Hagai was thrilled to be awarded the supreme award of Dux for 2013, and with it the Quincy Manu Tuiravakai Memorial Trophy, at St Joseph School’s prize giving ceremony last week. The day had a bittersweet note for the primary school’s students and teachers, being combined with a farewell to principal Sister Celine […]
One year anniversary for shark sanctuary
Thursday 12 December 2013 | Published in Local
Today marks the one year anniversary of the creation of the Cook Islands 1.9 million square kilometre shark sanctuary. With much fanfare on December 12, 2012, local citizens celebrated the establishment of the zone, which sees a ban on shark fishing and the possession or sale of shark products. Combining the efforts of the Cooks […]
Machete attacker awaits sentencing
Thursday 12 December 2013 | Published in Local
An elderly man who allegedly carried out a machete attack in Mitiaro last week is facing a maximum sentence of seven years in jail if found guilty. The bush knife attack on Wednesday stemmed from a land dispute and left another elderly man with two cuts to his head, one to his shoulder and one […]
Heather announced as DPM
Thursday 12 December 2013 | Published in Local
Months of speculation ended yesterday in parliament when Teariki Heather was formally announced as Deputy Prime Minister. The announcement by Prime Minister Henry Puna ended over four months of speculation on who would be filling the position. In making the announcement, Puna said he agreed with critics that it took a long time for a […]
Spreading the cheer, one patient at a time
Thursday 12 December 2013 | Published in National
Carollers raised the roof and the spirits of patients at Tuesday’s Carols by Candlelight evening at the Rarotonga Hospital. Organised by the lovely ladies from the Rarotonga Hospital Comforts Committee, the night was full of Christmas songs and delicious treats with new faces among the regular carol goers. Led by the jolly man in red, […]
All in a year's work
Thursday 12 December 2013 | Published in National
It was a bittersweet day for St Joseph senior students as they were farewelled by teachers and their efforts throughout the year were celebrated at the school’s prize giving ceremony on Friday last week. Mass set the tone for the day’s events with the church alive with song and the smell of beautiful ei’s lingering […]
Air Raro considers an aircraft upgrade
Thursday 12 December 2013 | Published in National
Air Rarotonga is thinking of upgrading its 34-seater Saab aircraft – but only if more people start travelling to Aitutaki. Managing director Ewan Smith said Air Rarotonga is currently carrying out a five-to-ten-year strategic plan and part of that involves reviewing its aircraft. The airline’s only Saab 340A provides the backbone of services between Rarotonga […]
New resort launches hiring drive
Thursday 12 December 2013 | Published in National
A major recruitment drive is underway to fill dozens of job vacancies at a new luxury resort opening in Muri next year. The Nautilus Resort is still months from being fully completed but its beachfront restaurant and bar is on track to open at the end of January. General manager Erika Bult said she is […]
Pukapuka hostel welcomes first guests
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in National
Around 70 New Zealand residents with Pukapuka roots were the first guests in a new Pukapuka hostel on Rarotonga recently. The guests are members of Te Ulu O Te Watu – an incorporated society in New Zealand for people of Pukapukan decent. The group has been involved in the hostel project from the start, including […]
'Storytellers' to share profits with community
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in National
‘Storytellers’ will be giving guided tours on mountain bikes around Raro, focusing on the cultural and environmental insights of the Cook Islands. A year in the making, Storytellers managing director David Furnell says the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is excited about this new attraction and that the operation has the full support of the Business […]
New Kiwi!
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in National
Ariimanu Shan Sei Fan receives his certificate of New Zealand citizenship from NZ High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers yesterday. The 19 year old was born in Tahiti and moved to the Cook Islands seven years ago. He finished his schooling at Tereora College last year and is now working as an IT intern at the Ministry […]
New Kiwis urged to hold on to identities
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in National
New Zealand’s five newest citizens were told yesterday that becoming a Kiwi does not mean they have to forget about their culture or their homeland. Cook Islands’ residents Motufaga Tifare Finiasi, Viliame (Bilsy) Gukisuva, Teurihei Kainuku, Taniora Lowry and Ariimanu Jean-Marc Shan Sei Fan all took oaths and became New Zealanders yesterday. In her first […]
Teachers honoured for hard work
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in National
Students aren’t the only ones whose hard work during the year has been recognised. The teachers and principals were recognised by the Ministry of Education (MoE) yesterday for their dedication to students and going above and beyond the call of duty. The room was packed to the brim and alive with bright colours and lively […]
Theft and road crashes in Raro
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in National
Cook Islands police arrested six people last week for a string of burglaries in Rarotonga, and responded to two motorbike crashes at the weekend. To reduce theft, officers would like to remind the public to be aware of personal belongings, especially with the holiday season approaching. If you are leaving your home for a day […]
Fruit transport ban to outer islands continues
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in National
A ban on the transport of fruits and vegetables from Rarotonga and Aitutaki to the outer islands will continue until at least the end of December. Due to ongoing efforts with the Ministry of Agriculture’s Oriental Fruit Fly eradication programme, officials said the ban will continue which affects a wide variety of commodities. A partial […]
Woman convicted of breach told not to rely on police
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on December 5 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata, who made the following judgements: Crystal Arona, 22, entered a plea of guilty to a charge of breach of community service despite providing a legitimate excuse for not showing up. Her explanation was that she was called for interviewing […]
Telecom prices come under attack
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in Technology
Broadband prices in the Cook Islands are among the highest in the Pacific region when ranked in real dollar terms, says the owner of a local computer business. A recent peer review of the Cook Islands highlighted “the high cost of telecommunications” as being a major issue in the country. Telecom Cook Islands responded with […]
Fate of Murienua seat unknown
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in Crime
An announcement from parliament declaring the Murienua seat vacant is needed before another by-election can be called, says a justice official. On Friday, Cook Islands Party candidate Kaota Tuariki – who won a September by-election – tendered his resignation for the Murienua seat only days before a scheduled court hearing concerning a petition filed by […]
5 honoured with NZ citizenship
Wednesday 11 December 2013 | Published in Local
Five Cook Islands residents placed a hand on the Bible, swore an oath and officially became New Zealand citizens yesterday. In a warm, upbeat ceremony, High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers presented certificates to Motufaga Tifare Finiasi, Viliame Gukisuva, Teurihei Kainuku, Taniora Lowry and Ariimanu Jean-Marc Shan Sei Fan. About 30 family members and friends gathered for […]
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