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Health officers learn about water tank risks
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National
People who own water tanks need to be vigilant in making sure bird droppings, dust and mice do not contaminate their drinking water, says an environmental health expert.
Pakau Mataiapo now Tinomana Ariki
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National
Au Maru Palace in Puaikura was the scene of tension, protest and, finally, celebration as 76-year-old Tokerau Munro was invested with the Puaikura paramount chief title Tinomana Ariki.
Bakery intends to take BTIB loan offer
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National
Turoa bakery – one of the oldest in the country – will be taking up the offer for a concessional loan from a government agency to restart operations.
Atiu people in the dark on tax review – mayor
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in National
Atiu residents are still confused about the government’s proposed tax review and believe they should have been more involved in developing it, says the island’s mayor.
Govt to consult northern group on tax review
Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Local
People living in the northern group will get their chance to hear about and give feedback on the government’s proposed tax review next week. A team from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) will be visiting the northern group of the Pa Enua to hold discussions about the review, which includes plans to […]
Innovation at water conference
Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in National
Ingenuity was on full display at last week’s 6th Pacific Water Conference and Expo in Rarotonga.
Rainwater free and clean, says expert
Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in National
A New Zealand water safety expert has highlighted the benefits of collecting rainwater – it’s free, clean, can be stored for long periods of time and has little impact on the environment.
Donations keep coming for schools destroyed by arson
Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in National
Being part of the community is what encouraged a Chinese project manager to donate $1000 each to Nukutere College and Avatea School.
Police search company in arson investigation
Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in National
Police have executed another search warrant as part of their investigation into arson attacks on two Rarotonga schools last month.
Tata Crocombe's tax appeal heard in court
Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Crime
A decision was reserved yesterday in the latest episode of businessman Tata Crocombe’s on-going tax appeal. The Court of Appeal’s Justice Sir Ian Barker, Justice David Williams, and Justice Barry Paterson, heard arguments by Crocombe’s NZ-based lawyer Paul David, and Mike Ruffin – representing the collector of inland revenue, who at the time was Rarotonga […]
Aitutaki fishermen haul in huge tuna
Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Environment
A pair of fishermen from Aitutaki recently landed a massive yellowfin tuna, keeping up a streak of impressive catches reported recently. Aitutaki fishermen Mii Raera and Brothers Ua, fishing on Maiata – their seven-metre fishing boat – hooked onto an 85kg yellowfin tuna during what was supposed to be an hour-long fishing trip. One hour […]
Christmas spirit!
Thursday 21 November 2013 | Published in Local
Westpac customer service team leader Tokoa Harmon (left) and customer processing team leader Ngere Tararo stand beside the ‘giving tree’ that is set to help collect Christmas goodies for disadvantaged youth. Over 193 tags representing the gender and age of a disadvantaged child are hung on the ‘giving tree’ that is up and running again […]
Franklin 'pestered' by undercover cop
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Crime
Personal circumstances, non-profitability and a pesky undercover cop were the basis for an appeal by jailed New Zealand ex-cop Mark Franklin and fellow Operation Eagle offender Mere King. Both Franklin, 55, and King, 57, are appealing their sentences this week and appeared to court on Monday with their lawyers Tony Manarangi and Paul Dale. Dale […]
Expert stresses importance of rainwater harvesting
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Environment
Water problems are likely to only get worse in the Cook Islands in coming years as climate change takes its toll, says a visiting water safety expert. A workshop focused on rainwater harvesting and the safety of drinking water got underway yesterday, as part of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) water safety plan in the […]
George must vacate seat to trigger Atiu by-election
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Local
Atiu Member of Parliament Norman George must his vacate seat to trigger a by-election in the constituency of Teenui-Mapumai, says the chief electoral officer. This week, Prime Minister Henry Puna said George – who resigned from the Cooks Islands Party in October and is now claiming to be a member of Democratic Party caucus – […]
3G is likely to cut data costs
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Local
Mobile data prices will almost certainly be cut when Telecom launches its new 3G mobile network early next year, says chief executive Jules Maher. Telecom Cook Islands has confirmed it is building a 3G (Third Generation) network on Rarotonga, after signing a deal with Chinese multinational firm Huawei earlier this year. The service means people […]
Family first for phone book artist
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in National
The winner of Telecom’s annual art competition will have her family’s faces featured on next year’s phone book. Rarotonga resident Rebecca Teinakirahi was announced yesterday as the overall winner of the competition, with her masterpiece seeing her awarded $700 cash, a mobile phone, a SIM card and top-up credit, not to mention the pride of […]
Conference attendees soak in local flavours
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in National
A closing gala was held late last week for a regional audience attending the 6th Pacific Water Conference and Expo. Under a theme of greater Pacific co-operation, regional attendees from 23 Pacific Island countries gathered for an expo and a series of workshops on water-related issues. Come Friday night, it was celebration time – Raro […]
Construction and fish exports boost GDP
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in National
A surge in construction activity and fishing exports drove the Cook Islands’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) up by more than $12 million last year. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has released figures showing economic activity increased by 4.4 per cent between the 2011 and 2012 calendar years. GDP rose from $276.1 million […]
Hindus concerned by Diwali reaction
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in National
Hindus worldwide are concerned at a celebration of their annual festival Diwali being labelled as ‘blasphemy’ in the Cook Islands. In a series of letters to the editor, the festival has been labelled as a ‘paganistic or heathenistic practise’ with ‘its hidden spirit of sorcery and witchcraft’ and people have been urged to ‘put a […]
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