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Bad apples' leave animals in sun
Tuesday 24 December 2013 | Published in Local
A number of “bad apples” have been leaving their livestock tied up in the blistering heat without shade or water, says the Ministry of Agriculture. Tiria Rere, chief livestock officer, said the ministry has been receiving complaints over the past few weeks about cases of animal cruelty. Both locals and tourists have voiced their concerns […]
Two in hospital after car crash
Tuesday 24 December 2013 | Published in Local
Police were called out to four car crashes over the weekend, including one in Titikaveka which left the two occupants in hospital. Senior Sergeant Maevarangi Kirikava said the accident in Titikaveka took place near Palm Grove Resort at 3:15 am on Sunday. “The car veered off the road and landed in the ditch. The two […]
Pensioner's account raided by govt
Tuesday 24 December 2013 | Published in Local
Eight days before Christmas, the government has gone directly to a senior’s bank account to collect thousands in what it says is unpaid tax, assessed on a New Zealand government-paid pension. Tupapa couple Teariki and Nancy Simiona – who both collect the NZ-paid superannuation – were startled to see on Nancy’s most recent Westpac Bank […]
Aitutaki set for more ANZ junior cricket
Tuesday 24 December 2013 | Published in National
It may be hot and dry in Aitutaki at the moment, but the weather will be nothing compared to the heat that is about to descend on Aitutaki’s cricketers when their season gets underway this week. Having already introduced the ANZ Under 19 boys to their season last year, a recent development visit by Cook […]
Island spirit alive this Christmas
Tuesday 24 December 2013 | Published in National
The island Christmas feel is buzzing on Rarotonga thanks to the Tropical Christmas Club initiative. The Christmas Club was started by a group of Rarotonga merchants who came together because of a desire to put the ‘island spirit’ back into Christmas, bring joy to the faces of the children and light up the island. “We […]
Look out for pets this Xmas - Esther Honey
Tuesday 24 December 2013 | Published in National
With the arrival of the festive season, the Esther Honey Foundation would like to remind everyone that there is no holiday from being a responsible pet owner. Animals need proper care every day, all year round. Animals, just like people, require adequate food, water and shelter from the sun, wind and rain. If you are […]
High-tech gifts for shoppers
Tuesday 24 December 2013 | Published in National
As the hours are counted down before Christmas, The Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC) got into the holiday spirit yesterday by handing out some hi-tech gifts to a handful of lucky shoppers. In conjunction with Fonterra, CITC key brands manager George George handed out two Samsung Galaxy 4 phones and two Samsung X8 notebooks to […]
Xmas prayer for water, youth and Grey Power
Tuesday 24 December 2013 | Published in National
The public is invited to a series of Christmas and New Year prayers beginning today, addressing issues such as water shortages, road crashes and Grey Power tax protests. Pastor Ngarima George, who is currently living in Australia but is back in Rarotonga for Christmas, will be leading the series of four prayers and said “all […]
Rain expected on Christmas Day
Tuesday 24 December 2013 | Published in National
Christmas Day feasts and present-opening may have to take place indoors this year if weather predictions are accurate. Arona Ngari, director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service, is forecasting dreary conditions in Rarotonga tomorrow. “There is a cloud band slowly moving onto the southern Cooks from the west that will see Rarotonga get some rain […]
No intention to suspend Bishop: PM
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna said he has no intention to suspend education and tourism minister Teina Bishop. The leader’s comments relate to a statement made earlier this week by Bishop, who asked to be suspended from parliament while he remains the subject of a police investigation looking into allegations of bribery and corruption. The cabinet […]
No shark-related prosecutions, 2013
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in Local
BreAches of shark sanctuary rules are likely to be settled confidentially and out of court, says secretary of marine resources Ben Ponia. No prosecutions have been made under regulations that came into effect roughly one year ago on December 12, 2012, with the establishment of the 1.9 million square kilometre shark sanctuary. At the time, […]
Solar expert concerned about lead batteries
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in Local
A local solar power expert is concerned about a plan to send about 2000 lead batteries to the northern group as part of a renewable energy project. The government is working towards having solar energy systems installed in Manihiki, Rakahanga, Penrhyn, Pukapuka, Nassau and Palmerston by the end of next year. Lead batteries will be […]
Top dog!
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in Local
Australian vet Michelle Gray (left) recently returned home for Christmas, handing the reigns of the Esther Honey Foundation over to new practice manager Amy Compton (right). The pair recently went on a trip to Aitutaki and Atiu, where they worked hard to desex 40 animals and treat another 15 for various conditions. Compton will now […]
Rotaract hosts a fairy tale Xmas
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in National
Hundreds of people turned out for a fairy tale-themed Christmas fundraiser event at Punanga Nui market on Wednesday last week. The event raised about $13,000, to be used by organisers Rotaract Club Rarotonga to cover its running costs and fund community projects. The annual Christmas in the Market offered the crowd a smorgasbord of different […]
Vaka to serve up traditional fare with a twist
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in National
Adventurous travellers signing up for next year’s planned voyages to Aitutaki aboard traditional vaka Marumaru Atua will be eating just as the ancients did – traditional island food, but with a contemporary twist. Swiss-trained tutor Phillip Nordt of the Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre – now under the umbrella of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training […]
Cabinet prepares for holiday season
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in National
The political scene is slowly grinding to a halt as Members of Parliament get into the holiday spirit. Finance Minister Mark Brown, who spent the last week in Auckland on leave, returns on Tuesday to celebrate Christmas with family in Rarotonga. On Boxing Day, Brown is also expected to participate in the annual touch rugby […]
US vet takes on management of Esther Honey
Monday 23 December 2013 | Published in National
An experienced vet has taken up the role of practice manager at the Esther Honey Foundation. Amy Compton, who hails from Indiana in the United States, began volunteering at the foundation in October and recently decided to take on the position. The job of managing the clinic was left vacant in September when Australian vet […]
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 […]
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