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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 […]
Maths adds credibility to primary school
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in National
Araura Primary School is the top dog in the Aitutaki community after scoring two places in the top five in the regional mathematics competition. The competition, run by Ministry of Education at the National Auditorium on October 30, saw 16 schools taking part. Each school had groups of three to four students aiming to solve […]
Ex-pupils help college get back on its feet
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in National
When arson destroyed buildings and resources at Nukutere College and Apii Avatea, the community and ex-students of the college decided to stand united and help. A committee of ex-students of Nukutere College took it upon themselves to give back to a school and a community that gave them so much by holding a gala fundraiser […]
Kiwi presenters tackle tough youth issues
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in National
Five charismatic Kiwi presenters will be tackling topics ranging from sex to cyber safety when they speak to young people in Rarotonga this week. The presenters are from youth education programme Attitude, which aims to equip students with skills needed to navigate the tricky teenage years. In a visit co-ordinated by Pastor Tevai ‘Bobby’ Matapo, […]
Ministers and HOM's to hold Friday retreat
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in National
A retreat between cabinet ministers and heads of ministries is scheduled for this Friday. All inner circle members of Henry Puna’s government are scheduled to be present in Rarotonga next week for the meeting, after a re-shuffling of cabinet member’s portfolios earlier this month, On Sunday, Prime Minister Henry Puna returned from China on Sunday, […]
Tropical cyclone risk 'low to moderate'
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in National
Cook Islanders should expect to batten down the hatches at least once in the next six months, but the good news is tropical cyclone activity is expected to be low to moderate this season. The official tropical cyclone season began on November 1 and runs through to the end of April next year. Cook Islands […]
O3b fast internet to be demonstrated
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in National
Following a delay in the launch of O3b satellites, the company has agreed to switch the service on temporarily to give customers a taste of the eventual high-speed internet service. Telecom Cook Islands plans to demonstrate O3b-powered internet speeds for a period of about four weeks starting from late November and concluding on December 20. […]
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 […]
Two schools take on French lessons
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in National
French is now part of the curriculum at two Cook Islands schools. Voluntary French language assistant, Lauriane Botella will be spending 10 hours at Nukutere College and five hours at Apii Te Uki Ou primary school to assimilate herself with the Cook Islands curriculum. “I would like to develop French in the curriculum. Currently I […]
Te Vaerua visits outer islands
Saturday 9 November 2013 | Published in National
Members of Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services have been taking their services to the outer islands over the past month, with Mauke, Mitiaro and Mauke all benefitting from recent visits. Assessments for people with disabilities were provided by two therapists from the centre, with physiotherapist Rebecca Washbourn and occupational therapist Kelly Pick both sharing the […]
Foot work at massage clinic
Saturday 9 November 2013 | Published in National
At his clinic under the shade of a Miro tree, Teuvira Upokotea holds a mama’s feet in his hands. For Upokotea, feet can tell the story of a person – how they live, what they do and what condition their body is in. “They keep us grounded on Papatuanuku. They transport us to where we […]
New physio wants to help
Saturday 9 November 2013 | Published in National
There is a new face providing physiotherapy services to the Cook Islands. Dave Taylor has been in the country for just six weeks, having moved to Rarotonga from the United States with his wife Louise, and has joined the team at Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services. “I love what I do,” Taylor says of his […]
FADs deployed by MMR around Raro
Saturday 9 November 2013 | Published in National
Fishers on Rarotonga will be pleased to know that the fish aggregation devices (FAD) in the Black Rock area and a FAD off the Rarotongan Beach Resort have just been deployed by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR). Both FADs are approximately 5 kilometres offshore and set at depths of 1200 metres. A FAD committee […]
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