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3 more months for prison escapee
Thursday 27 September 2012 | Published in National
A man who escaped from prison to protest against the justice system has been sent back where he came from. Vaikaloa Taufahema escaped from Rarotonga Prison earlier this month and was sentenced yesterday by three justices of the peace in the High Court. His defence counsel Charles Petero told the court his client escaped to […]
'Happy ending'
Thursday 27 September 2012 | Published in National
Three fishermen had a lucky escape off Blackrock after their boat’s engine failed them on Saturday. Cook Islands patrol boat Te Kukupa went to their rescue on the blustery afternoon after information came to them through Telecom Cook Islands that three fishermen had encountered engine problems and were drifting at sea off Blackrock. Crew were […]
Bishop signs MOUs with China
Thursday 27 September 2012 | Published in National
Minister of marine resources and pearls Teina Bishop signed two memorandums of understanding while he was in China – one with Shanghai Ocean University to foster exchange of research, faculty members, and students, and another with the university and China Southern Fishery (Shenzhen Co Ltd). The first memorandum of understanding (MOU) bears Bishop’s signature and […]
Minister responds to 'Bishopgate'
Thursday 27 September 2012 | Published in National
Marine resources minister Teina Bishop has responded to questions around the Chinese fishing agreements’ saga. It comes after Bishop appointed Luen Thai Fishing Venture’s chief operating officer, Samuel Chou, as his advisor while $50,000 was given by the Tan Foundation for 135 laptops that will be distributed throughout the islands of Manihiki, Pukapuka, Penrhyn and […]
Enforcement the shark problem: Bishop
Thursday 27 September 2012 | Published in Environment
Marine resources minister Teina Bishop says the government’s hesitation to declare a shark sanctuary in the Cook Islands has to do with a lack of funding to support enforcement. “Declaring is one thing but making sure we police it, making sure the right types of hooks are adhered to, no traces on the boats, is […]
Kids cared for after mother killed
Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Published in Local
The eight children suddenly left without a mother on Friday after she was killed in a drink-driving accident are being looked after by their aunt. Solo mother Maniu Jack, of Pue, died from serious injuries sustained in a head-on motorbike crash that happened around 11.30 on Friday night. In heavy rain outside Farm Direct Pearls […]
Bishop sees no conflict 'whatsoever'
Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Published in Local
Marine resources minister Teina Bishop says there is no conflict “whatsoever” in the fact that his honorary advisor is also chief operating officer for Luen Thai Fishing Ventures Ltd, a Chinese multinational licensed to fish in the northern waters of the Cook Islands. Bishop appointed Chou as his official advisor after Luen Thai executives visited […]
Fishing breaches 'under investigation'
Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Published in Local
Marine resources minister Teina Bishop has confirmed that the Ministry of Marine Resources has found Chinese vessels belonging to members of the Chinese Fishery Association to be in breach of the conditions of their exploratory licences to fish in Cook Islands waters. Asked by Cook Islands News to comment on allegations that there were vessels […]
One-point win by Arorangi over Titikaveka
Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Published in National
The Arorangi premier men’s side celebrated their one goal to nil win last Saturday after a mediocre performance against host Titikaveka in the Lotto Premier Men’s round cup competition. In wet conditions both Titikaveka and Arorangi managed to hold off each other’s strikers from scoring. Both teams were evenly matched with ball and field possession […]
Nutters out in force today
Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Published in National
While the Hash House Harriers’ birthday run showcased some colourful characters, the real nutters will be out in force today to compete during the Nutters Cross Island Run. The race itself begins at the site of the Sheraton ruins and crosses various ridges and valleys en route to the Avatiu coastline. Given the spells of […]
Science, education and health working hand in hand
Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Published in National
Using science and education to prevent non communicable diseases (NCD), such as diabetes, is the all important message that a multi-disciplinary team of educators from New Zealand is hoping to share with the Pacific. Their visit to Rarotonga was part of a scoping exercise, to see if LENScience, a science education for schools programme that […]
Education secretary guest speaker in Australia
Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Published in National
The head of the education ministry recently addressed Australian teachers on the good teaching practices of the Cook Islands. Education secretary Sharyn Paio attended the annual general meeting of the Australasian Teacher Regulatory Authorities (ATRA) between August 20 and 28 in South Australia. The meeting was also attended by ATRA chief executives from every Australian […]
Local applicants slim pickings
Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Published in National
The application deadline has closed on the large amount of teacher vacancies for next year – but there are few local applicants, says the education secretary. Sixteen teaching vacancies, including four school principals, were advertised recently to be filled for January 2013. Applications closed last Tuesday and the Ministry of Education is currently processing the […]
Police search illegal, claims man
Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Published in National
A man charged with cannabis possession claims the manner in which the police conducted the search was illegal. Jason Arioka pleaded not guilty to possession of cannabis when he appeared in the High Court in front of Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata last Thursday. On September 19 at Titikaveka, Arioka was stopped by police […]
Opposition wants water works done 'fairly'
Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Published in National
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is calling for the government to make absolutely sure that there is a fair share of the distribution of jobs that may arise out of the water projects proposed to start next year. Rasmussen is also calling on government to set aside the Minister of Infrastructure and Planning Teariki Heather from […]
Gift for 'good reporting'
Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Published in National
Minister Teina Bishop yesterday presented the Cook Islands Herald with a plaque “for good reporting”. Upon arriving at a press conference, which was convened after Cabinet yesterday at Cook Islands News’ request, the minister presented Charles Pitt of the Cook Islands Herald with a gift. “This is a gift from me for the Herald for […]
Taxi wars continue
Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Published in National
The secretary of the country’s taxi association has condemned the member of parliament who picks up tourists in an unlicensed taxi – but supports his cause. It was revealed in yesterday’s CI ews that Pukapuka-Nassau MP Tekii Lazaro has been picking up visitors in an unaccredited taxi van. This is something that strongly irks Cook’s […]
'A donation is a donation'
Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Published in National
Minister Teina Bishop flatly denies allegations that the $50,000 cheque he accepted from the Tan Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Luen Thai Fishing Ventures Ltd, constitutes a form of bribery. As to whether there exists a policy governing private donations to government, he says: “I’m not aware of that.” “My understanding is what is given […]
Lawyer accuses police of being the 'gestapo'
Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court on September 20 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata, who passed the following judgments: William Wade – was in court facing burglary charges. Counsel Norman George said he was only notified in the last few days of at least four charges – “some of them quite serious” – […]
Laptops going to northern group first
Wednesday 26 September 2012 | Published in National
Education and marine resources minister Teina Bishop has directed that the 135 laptops donated by the Tan Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Luen Thai Fishing Ventures Ltd, should go to the northern group schools first because “that’s where the fishing is”. “I have decided the computers will go first to the northern Cook Islands students […]
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