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Air NZ CEO to speak at awards
Wednesday 13 November 2013 | Published in National
On Friday night the Cook Islands Tourism Industry will celebrate an evening recognising excellence in the tourism industry, with the highlight being the 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards. The awards’ major sponsor, Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer Christopher Luxon, will be the VIP speaker on the night. It will be Luxon’s […]
Aviation and the need for focused strategy
Wednesday 13 November 2013 | Published in National
A USA-based aviation specialist is providing advice on strategy to the tourism corporation. The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation recently contracted aviation specialist John Petersen to provide strategic advice on air service development strategy, route development, airline commercial negotiations, and the management of airline underwrite agreement performance. Peterson has many years of executive management experience in […]
Norman George resigns from CIP
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in Local
Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George has resigned from the Cook Islands Party and is saying he is now an official member of the Democratic Party caucus. “I’m out and finished with them, and they should worry about staying in government,” said George, adding his letter of resignation was received by the secretary of the […]
Flying the flag for Spain in the Cooks Islands
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in National
Susanna Wigmore left a hectic life in Spain 10 years ago and went looking for a tropical island to call home. She found Rarotonga, and has never left. After years of writing articles about the Cook Islands for Spanish press, Wigmore was in May named Honorary Consul of Spain in the Cook Islands. The consul […]
NZ High Commission launches Facebook page
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in National
The New Zealand High Commission has a new Facebook page. “We’re still taking baby steps but this will be a good way for people to be informed,” said High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers. According to a press release from the High Commission, the page is “… designed to provide easily accessible and up to date information […]
Iconic mayor coming for tourism awards
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in National
Invercargill’s iconic Mayor Tim Shadbolt will be a guest speaker at this Friday evening’s 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards gala event. Mayor Shadbolt is a New Zealand icon, known for his wide-mouthed smile, wicked sense of humour and standing up for a wide range of causes. Furthermore he is known for his […]
Agencies respond to mock aircraft crash
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in National
A full-scale emergency drill in Rarotonga yesterday saw emergency services flood Avatiu Harbour in response to a mock aircraft crash off the coast. Thirty agencies kicked into gear at 8:45am when the call went out that an airplane carrying 28 people had crashed in Avarua Harbour. Emergency services descended on Avatiu marina en masse and […]
Proposal could create monopoly in the fuel industry
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in National
An offshore fuel tanker project is likely to lead to a monopoly in the fuel industry, said Triad Pacific Petroleum lawyer Tim Arnold. In a letter to the editor on November 6, Triad director Chris Vaile raised concerns about a proposal by shipping company Petrocean – which works with Pacific Islands Energy – for a […]
Cook Islands soldiers remembered
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in National
Cook Islanders who have died in the line of duty were remembered yesterday in a ceremony timed to mark 95 years since the official end of World War I. It was at 11am on November 11, 1918, that an armistice was signed to end the Great War of 1914-18. The Cook Islands Returned and Services […]
Students get something to laugh about
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in National
Laughter could be heard ringing out from the classrooms at Avatea School yesterday when speakers from youth education programme Attitude stopped by to deliver “the best talk ever”. Five young presenters from Attitude – a Kiwi programme designed to help teenagers cope with difficult youth issues – are in Rarotonga this week to speak at […]
Courthouse raises funds for breast cancer cause
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in National
Raising funds for a cause is all in a day’s work for the courthouse as it donates funds to the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation. The Ministry of Justice is a major supporter of the foundation, says registrar of the high court Claudine Henry-Anguma. “We support the foundation’s efforts so we decided to contribute to […]
Nikao School donates to Nukutere
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in National
Nine hundred dollars were donated to Nukutere College by Nikao Maori School to help the college get back on its feet after a recent arson attack. The community is coming together to help the college after the arson that razed six classrooms, three resource rooms, the schools canteen and a small side room used for […]
We want your books!
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in Local
Avatea School teacher Teina Napa wipes ash from reading books that survived the school fire on November 20 that destroyed a wing of classrooms at the school, including its library. Napa says the books survived the fire as they were in a cupboard in the library, waiting to be catalogued after the school holidays. Some […]
New reward for arsonist
Tuesday 12 November 2013 | Published in Local
Another $10,000 reward has been placed on the table to help catch those responsible for two devastating fires in Rarotonga recently. Just days after Prime Minister Henry Puna put up a reward worth the same amount, Tower Insurance has now thrown its weight behind the cause. The insurance company announced yesterday that it is offering […]
Imported rugby player sentenced to probation
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in Crime
A Takuvaine Reds rugby player scheduled to return to his homeland of Samoa will now be an overstayer on probation in Rarotonga. Samoan import player Fa’afou Amate was sentenced on Friday by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata to 12 months’ probation and 2 months’ community service for a charge of assault on a female. […]
Trial for suspended officer won't be held 'for a while'
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in Crime
The trial of a senior police sergeant charged with manslaughter for the death of 16-year-old Pukana Piniata won’t be held until late next year, and he will remain suspended from the police service. Ratai Kaivananga, 59, appeared in court for a call-over on Thursday where his lawyer Norman George told the court that he understood […]
Repeat offender back in prison for sixth time
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in Crime
High Court on November 7 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata, who made the following judgements: Rima Iotua, 22, appeared in court for a charge of possession of a utensil and a defended hearing for five breach-of-probation charges. Crown prosecutor Cheryl King told the court that accountability and responsibility for the […]
BTIB grants KEW licence
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in Local
The Business Trade Investment Board issued a licence to the company tasked with managing the Te Mato Vai water project on Friday during a special meeting. KEW Consult Limited – A NZ-Samoan company selected by government tender to manage Te Mato Vai – is now licensed by BTIB and can continue planning work associated with […]
Low rainfall affecting crops
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in Local
Officials with the Ministry of Agriculture are saying the recent bout of minimal rainfall is taking its toll on crops throughout the nation. “Definitely we are having problems with our crops,” said Ministry of Agriculture Secretary Dr Matairangi Purea, who pointed out the last period of substantial rainfall occurred in September. “From our point of […]
Bodybuilding reignites in the Cooks
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in National
Standout performances by local body builders at the recent South Pacific Bodybuilding Championships in Tonga has reignited a new drive in the Cook Islands association to develop the sport at home. Seasoned bodybuilding athletes Aaron Enoka – who currently holds the ‘Mr Cook Islands’ title – and Dean Teiho were inspirational role models for first-time […]
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