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Operation Eagle appeals today
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in Crime
An array of public interest cases will be heard in this year’s court of appeal session starting today. Disgraced New Zealand ex-cop Mark Franklin is scheduled to appear in the annual Court of Appeal session beginning next Monday, in an attempt to appeal his 12 month prison sentence. Franklin will be joined by fellow Operation […]
Assault natural reaction to 'testicle grab'
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on November 11 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro, who made the following judgements: Jim Arai, 46, appeared in court to face sentencing for a charge of assault on a female. Both police and Arai’s lawyer Norman George recommended a six month suspended sentence for the charge as […]
Diaries of a climate change negotiator
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in Environment
The following guest column is written by director Ana Tiraa of the Cook Islands Climate Change Division with the Office of the Prime Minister. She is currently in Warsaw, Poland attending the 19th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change. Tiraa recently shared data gathered through a vulnerability and […]
UN Climate talks important for Cooks
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in Local
A vulnerability and adaptation study in Penhryn, Manihiki, Rakahanga and Atiu identified coastal erosion, salt water inundation, droughts and availability of water as some of the climate change impacts experienced by the communities. At the 19th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change, these very real experiences are propelling […]
Air New Zealand wins long-haul tender
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in Local
Kiwi airline Air New Zealand has won the tender to provide long haul aviation services for the Cook Islands. The official announcement was made by Minister of Finance Mark Brown at Friday’s 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards. As a result, the airline is now expected to enter into an agreement with the […]
Pa flies Cooks flag
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in Local
Movers and shakers in the nation’s tourism industry were out in full force on Friday evening for the 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards. Held at the official residence of the NZ High Commissioner in Ngatipa, the theme of the event was “Tourism, Then and Now”, complete with classic Polynesian music and a […]
Work together for a safer community urges police
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in National
Cook Islands Police are calling on the community to do their part in ensuring all visitors to the island be vigilant in safeguarding their belongings. Three separate incidents of theft by visitors to the island were reported to police over the weekend. All three complaints were theft of property from under the seat compartments of […]
Depopulation and debt discussed with peer review team
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands recently underwent a two-week peer review – organised by the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat – focusing on monitoring and evaluation of national development. At the invitation of the Cook Islands government, the peer review team held consultations and discussions with health, education, private sector, employment, climate change, culture, and environment officials. The […]
Filipino community appeals to Cook Islands generosity
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in National
In the Cook Islands there are about 200 Filipino workers and out of those at least 10 people have families in the region affected by the super typhoon Yolanda. Yolanda, a super typhoon that left over 4000 people – and counting – dead in the central Philippine region of Visayan on November 8, has sprung […]
Prison escapee released on bail
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in National
It has been decided that prison escapee and repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois will be released from prison and is no longer regarded as a danger to the community. Tahitian man Dauvois, 34, appeared in court on Thursday for a call-over where his lawyer, Norman George, maintained that his client had a medical condition possibly brought […]
Industry honours excellence
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in National
Members of the Cook Islands travel industry were present Friday evening at an exclusive gala event to honour excellence in the sector. The theme of “Then and Now” was evident at the 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Award, with sounds from the Tukurima string band who described themselves as “just a bunch of […]
Pacific Resort big winner at awards gala
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in National
The 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards gala on Friday was an evening designed to honour what’s most important in the industry – hospitality and “our manuiri”. Last Friday, the sector saluted the Pacific Resort Group with the night’s Supreme Award – recognition to that importance. The company, which operates a number of […]
Ministers attend traditional Tinomana Ariki investiture
Monday 18 November 2013 | Published in National
The premier event of the week that will see most cabinet members in attendance will be the investiture of Tokerau Munro with the Puaikura Paramount Chief title, Tinomana Ariki. The event takes place on Thursday, and is expected to draw huge crowds from across the island. Prime Minister Henry Puna will be in the country […]
High praise for Attitude team
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
School principals in Rarotonga have given the unanimous thumbs up to a team of young New Zealanders who were on the island all week speaking to students. Presenters from the Attitude programme visited all but three schools during their stay in Rarotonga, delivering punchy presentations to intermediate and senior students. Tackling everything from sex to […]
Local training on customs and border control
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Local customs and border officials were the recipients of recent training that aims to improve services in the Cook Islands. Consultant Watisoni Rauicava from the Oceania Customs Organisation facilitated a workshop, held at Sinai Hall on November 8, geared towards promoting inter-agency co-operation, intelligence-based compliance, avoidance of work duplication, and facilitating legitimate trade. “The programme […]
Position homes for crop growth, says minister
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
People acquiring land in Rarotonga need to be smarter about where they build a house on their property to allow for crop growth, says the Minister of Agriculture. Kiriau Turepu said too many people are wasting the chance to grow various crops by positioning their home right in the middle of a property. “There are […]
Report shows Pacific courts improving
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in Crime
Courts in the Pacific Islands have become more accountable and transparent in areas such as costs and the way they handle complaints, according to a new report. The Cook Islands is one of 14 countries taking part in the Pacific Judicial Development Programme (PJDP), which aims to promote more effective justice systems. The programme works […]
Vision for Cook Islands vanilla brand
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Cook Islands vanilla growers should be looking at how to develop a single, strong brand which stands out in the global market, says the Minister of Agriculture. Kiriau Turepu, who is a grower himself, said the local vanilla industry is still very young but has the potential to become a solid earner for the economy. […]
Grey Power 'paid their dues'
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in Crime
“Those confused minds complaining about the Grey Power know nothing about what they have been through,” a smoke signaller writes. “In this group – I’m talking about the Cook Islanders, not permanent residents or Kiwis – they were all born here, raised their children here, then left for New Zealand on the Moana Roa and […]
Cook Islands women should stand up and be counted
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Cook Islands women need to continue to put their hands up for leadership positions to challenge the male-dominated world of politics, says president of the Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW). Women represent 49 per cent of the total population in the Cooks, and yet currently there are only three women members of parliament. […]
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