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Prison guard may face jail
Friday 3 August 2012 | Published in Local
A prison guard appeared in court yesterday for helping those he is meant to keep behind bars escape. Nia Peters appeared in front of justice of the peace Tauei Solomon at Thursday’s High Court session accused of two charges of permitting prisoners to escape to commit burglaries. He also faces a burglary charge as a […]
Puaikura princess
Friday 3 August 2012 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands and Puaikura dancer Teuira Napa was a vision on stage during the team’s sensual action song performance. and 12. 12080224 Related article(s): Mitiaro and Mauke show flair
Araura retain sevens crown
Friday 3 August 2012 | Published in National
Led by side-stepping backs Leo Roa and Owen Turuta and big forward Teremoana Paerau, Araura College retained the CIPS Under 15 College boys crown on Wednesday afternoon. The team won a passionate finals match 19-5 against first-timers Atiu College. Ahead at the break by 7-5, it was the Araura College’s two tries scored by Roa […]
Mitiaro and Mauke show flair
Friday 3 August 2012 | Published in National
The annual Te Maeva Nui cultural competition showcases the strength of the Cook Islands culture and language but Wednesday night’s show highlighted the evolution of our vibrant culture. Enua Mitiaro started their ute performance on their feet dancing and generating a huge response from the crowd. The ute traditionally starts in a semi circle formation […]
CJ hears tax case
Thursday 2 August 2012 | Published in Local
Despite there being over $20 million worth of unpaid tax owed to the country, there is currently only one tax case before the courts. The defendant – who has name suppression – in this case owes tens of thousands of dollars to the government in undeclared tax. This case will be heard in front of […]
Titikaveka petition withdrawn
Thursday 2 August 2012 | Published in Local
The petition challenging the Titikaveka by-election results has been withdrawn. Cook Islands Party candidate Teariki Matenga has withdrawn the petition he filed earlier this month protesting the win of his sister and political rival Selina Napa in the Titikaveka by-election last month. Napa received 297 votes, Matenga 283 votes, and Teava Iro, an Independent candidate, […]
College rugby pride on the line
Thursday 2 August 2012 | Published in National
On and off the rugby field, outer islands rugby players from Atiu and Araura College impressed at yesterday’s inter college sevens tournament. Cook Islands Rugby Union chief executive officer Ben Koteka was all praise for the two teams who were first at the field and at the ready for the afternoon’s tournament. There was disappointment […]
Pe'e crowd pleasers
Thursday 2 August 2012 | Published in National
Vaka Puaikura tore up the Are Karioi stage on Tuesday night for their pe’e performance – an item the village is renowned for. Dressed in rauti and dried rau ara the warrior men and women from Puaikura didn’t disappoint with their fierce performance that had the capacity crowd tingling with excitement and roaring with praise. […]
George to contest leadership?
Thursday 2 August 2012 | Published in National
The recent bickering between the opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen and party-hopper Norman George has prompted a local radio host to invite them to sort it out on air. Matariki FM director and broadcaster William Franheim invited Rasmussen and George to discuss their issues on air this morning at 7.15. However, only George confirmed he would […]
Media to descend on Cook Islands
Thursday 2 August 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands won’t just be swamped with visiting dignitaries during the Pacific Leaders Forum next month – foreign media will also abound. The 43rd Pacific Islands Forum has huge potential for the showcasing of the Cook Islands to the world – particularly though the major media organisations which will be following the event. So […]
Moringa gives Mauke farmers opportunity
Thursday 2 August 2012 | Published in National
The new extraction facility built for the production of TeTika Bioactive Cook Islands Oils on Rarotonga will provide a rare opportunity for a new agricultural venture on Mauke. Moringa oleifera, a ‘super-plant’ currently being grown on Mauke, initially as a feedstock for animals has another richer output that requires extraction facilities. However, moringa fresh leaves […]
Unofficial tip causes a stink in Aroa
Thursday 2 August 2012 | Published in Environment
The emergence of a rubbish dump in the Murienua district is causing a stink amongst local residents. Boxes of soft drink are scattered amongst the burnt beer bottles and aluminium cans on a private property on the Aroa back road across from the horse training centre. Land owner Mau Raina said he had encountered such […]
5 apply for the SSS
Thursday 2 August 2012 | Published in Local
Inspector Tere Patia says police are the appropriate group to ask for help if there is a burglary, not a group of citizens tackling crime on their own accord. Motel manager Malcolm Laxton-Blinkhorn has stirred up talk on Rarotonga with his advertisement in the weekend CINews for a special security squad to help solve the […]
Story stuffed up
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in Local
New Zealand online news website stuff.co.nz had to quickly pull an article about foreign aid in the Cooks after getting their facts wrong. Their article ‘Aid cash used to subsidise tourism’ claimed ”more than half the $19 million in aid New Zealand gives to reduce poverty in the Cook Islands is subsidising Rarotongan holidays for […]
Clinton's security scope out Cooks
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in Local
United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton could be making her first ever visit to the Cook Islands to attend this year’s Pacific Leaders Forum at the end of August. While the prime minister’s office could not conclusively confirm Clinton will make an appearance, they did confirm an advance team is scoping out Rarotonga for […]
Sack board, not Beattie: Tavioni
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in Local
A local artist is unhappy over the dismissal of tourism chief executive Carmel Beattie, and calls for the board members to be sacked instead. Mike Tavioni has spoken up in Beattie’s defence and says the board – made up of Ben Bergman, Thomas Koteka, Teresa Manarangi-Trott, Robert Skews and chaired by Air Rarotonga owner Ewan […]
Six colleges in tourney
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in National
College students from Rarotonga and the outer islands will rumble in today’s Under 15 College Sevens Tournament at Tupapa field. Six college teams will take to the field today from Tereora, Nukutere, Titikaveka, Rakei Toa, Araura and Atiu. The tournament is for boys and girls teams and in the girls division, Tereora and Nukutere will […]
Payne wins series
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in National
The final race in the Mareko sponsored cross country series was held over the Tereora course last Thursday with some excellent times posted. While Bryn Payne again won the men’s race by a good margin, and took out the trophy for the overall series, the results of the final race determined the winner in both […]
Toughing it
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands sailor Helema Williams (above) has lifted herself off the bottom of the women’s Laser Radial event in Weymouth. Her first race of the day, and third overall, saw a chilly Williams finish in 39th place. While it was her best result in the opening three races, the Cook Islands sailor was just under […]
Te Maeva Nui a plus for tourists
Wednesday 1 August 2012 | Published in National
Christchurch couple Graham and Liz Jones have visited the Cooks eight times – and this is the third trip specifically for Te Maeva Nui. The couple, who work in the hospitality industry, love the Cook Islands week-long constitution celebrations so much they ”rave“ about it to friends back home. ”We love meeting the locals and […]
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