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Proposal for fuel tanker raises alarm from Triad
Wednesday 6 November 2013 | Published in Local
Concerns have been raised about a proposal to have a large fuel tanker moor off the reef to pump fuel to shore – which could mean a monopoly in the fuel industry. In a letter to the editor on page 6, Triad Pacific Petroleum director Chris Vaile said the proposal by Pacific Island Energy – […]
Grey Power want no tax on pension
Wednesday 6 November 2013 | Published in Local
Members of pensioner activist group Grey Power do not want to pay any tax on their pensions. At a meeting held yesterday morning at the Returned and Services Association (RSA) club in Nikao, the group held a vote to deal with an internal division within its membership: to fight the “back tax” on their New […]
No place like home
Wednesday 6 November 2013 | Published in Local
Sarah Healy is one of 10 volunteers currently at the Esther Honey clinic, helping to care for a recent influx of animals who are in need of a home. With ‘kitten season’ in full swing, there are 17 kittens looking for a place to call home, as well as seven older cats and four adult […]
MOIP consults traditional leaders
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in Local
Minister of Infrastructure and Planning Teariki Heather met with traditional leaders yesterday morning for a consultation on the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project. The meeting, which went on for nearly two hours, was called for by traditional leaders who have asked to be consulted on the $60 million project – described as the largest […]
Turoa Bakery to rise from the ashes
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in Local
The word Turoa translated into English means ‘to stand for a long time’ – and just like its name, Turoa Bakery will rise again from the ashes of the fire that destroyed the family business early Saturday morning. Looking at the mangled pile of roofing iron and scorched walls of what remains of Turoa Bakery […]
Cook Islands women tell their stories
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Cook Islands women in leadership roles are profiled in a new publication called ‘Herstories.’ The Cook Islands National Council of Women has partnered with the Gender and Development division of government to create the one off publication. President of the National Council of Women Vaine Wichman says that Cook Islands women have important stories to […]
Cooks broadband discussed at forum
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands was one of the case studies raised in an international internet forum recently. The session about the broadband dilemma for Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) from the Pacific, the Caribbean and the African regions, was part of the programme of the Internet Governance Forum, held in Bali. Maureen Hilyard, from the Pacific […]
Women encouraged to stand for parliament by internet publication
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Encouraging more women to stand for parliament in the Cooks is one focus of an international internet publication that was launched last week in Indonesia. The Global Information Society Watch 2013 was launched at the Internet Governance Forum in Bali, with Maureen Hilyard from the Pacific Islands chapter of the Internet Society in attendance. An […]
More women needed in council
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
There are over 50 island council seats throughout the islands of the Cooks – but the numbers and per cent of women in these seats is only 6 per cent.
Paruparu te numero vaine i roto i te ngai akaterereranga
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Pati i te 50 tangata e nooanga i roto i te au konitara enua, e toru vaine me kore e 6 paieneti rai vaine i roto i te akateretereanga o te pa enua. E numero maromaroa teia, no te mea kua pupu vaa to tatou kavamani ki teia nei ao e ka tauta pakari tatou […]
Two police officers take part in RAMSI
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Two officers from the Cook Islands Police are in Australia to train for RAMSI (Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands). Senior sergeant Ngatamariki Pouao and constable Martin Iro are undergoing their pre-deployment training in Canberra, Australia. The pair departed the Cooks on October 8 for the eight-week training programme in preparation for their upcoming services […]
Police still looking for arsonist
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Investigations are ongoing for the two arson attacks that ravaged Nukutere College and Avatea School. The police have narrowed down the list of suspects in relation to the fires but no one has been charged or apprehended yet says commissioner Maara Tetava. “We have not apprehended any person yet. Our investigation team continues to work […]
Fun and frivolity in pink
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
More than $28,000 was raised for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation through a pink gala and auction night. The event, held at the New Zealand High Commissioners residence at Ngatipa on October 26, was attended by more than 160 people. The fundraising event was a night where everyone got into the spirit and embraced […]
Fire services douse Titikaveka bush fire
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Fire fighting crews responded to a minor bush fire that got out of control in Titikaveka yesterday. The fire occurred on the property of a residence opposite the Moana Sands Hotel and Villas, along the main road. Authorities were alerted to the fire that began as a rubbish heap, eventually spreading to a shrub. Rescue […]
Bakery fire investigation on-going
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Officials with the Rescue Fire Service are currently awaiting the arrival of two New Zealand-based insurance investigators to assist with the inquiry into last weekend’s fire in Titikaveka. Minor details were revealed on Monday by the fire service, who are looking into the blaze that ravaged the Turoa bakery and Saltwater cafe early Saturday morning. […]
MP warns possible arsonist
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Member of Parliament Selina Napa has issued a stern warning after last weekend’s fire in Titikaveka, which she believes was the work of an arsonist. “If the community catches you, whoever you are, just watch out,” she said. The Titikaveka MP was speaking out after a fire razed the long-standing Turoa bakery and the Saltwater […]
Past convictions come back to haunt
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Crime
A man with a history of appearing in court on violence charges has been convicted and will be sentenced. Jim Arai, 46, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault on a female last Thursday. Police prosecutor Maeva Kirikava told the court that Arai had been drinking at the garden bar across from Raro Fried Chicken […]
Long work hours contribute to food theft
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Crime
Two people working in the tourism industry accused of stealing from their employers have both been given the benefit of the doubt and placed on six months’ suspended sentence. Easter Teaurere, 23, and Jiuta Rakoroi, 40, appeared in court on Wednesday for sentencing before justices of the peace Bernice Manarangi, Pae Tuteru and Mata Nooroa. […]
Trial would be waste of taxpayer money
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on October 31 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams, who made the following judgements: Teremoana Saddler, 23, through counsel entered a plea of not guilty to charges of possession of a bong, being unlawfully found on private property and five charges of contempt of court. The contempt of […]
Public consultation on purse seining needed: PM
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Local
Informing the public on purse seining was a major theme during a meeting last week between Prime Minister Henry Puna and Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia. “It was a useful meeting to ensure that the MMR message is consistent with the wishes of the PM and his cabinet,” said Ponia. According to Ponia’s […]
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