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CISNOC's controversial AGM on tonight
Thursday 23 August 2012 | Published in National
The long-awaited annual general meeting (AGM) of the Cook Islands’ national sporting body finally happens tonight. The Takuvaine Hall will host the AGM that was three-times-deferred. It will discuss, amongst many other matters, the sorry state of last year’s Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) accounts. But one moment that could almost overshadow […]
CISNOC reveals $312,780 loss in 2011
Thursday 23 August 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has revealed a $312,780 deficit in the last financial year, according to the financial reports to be presented at tonight’s annual general meeting. A copy of the reports had been leaked to the Cook Islands News by a disgruntled member of the organisation and make for […]
Big Sunday for Polynesian countries
Thursday 23 August 2012 | Published in National
Sunday will see the Samoan and Niuean communities formally welcome their foreign leaders to the Cook Islands in the best way possible – over fun, fellowship and some feasting. Samoa’s Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi arrives tomorrow and will attend church at St Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral on Sunday morning followed by a traditional Sunday lunch […]
PM welcomes new energy commissioner
Thursday 23 August 2012 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna has appointed a new Energy Commissioner in Roger de Bray signalling another positive step forward in the government’s strengthening priority for the sector. ”The appointment is a key part of our efforts to bring the threads of the energy sector together under a coordinated and cooperative framework,“ says Puna. De Bray […]
Toa challenges dangerous goods law
Thursday 23 August 2012 | Published in National
Toa is continuing to press for judicial review of dangerous goods licencing standards and procedures in the Cook Islands. Apex Agencies lawyers Tony Manarangi and Paul Dale – who represent Toa Petroleum – last week filed with the High Court a lawsuit against secretary of internal affairs Bredina Drollet and Triad Pacific Petroleum Limited, on […]
Police left man bleeding on roadside
Thursday 23 August 2012 | Published in National
The manager of a downtown bar where an unprovoked attack on two men started on Friday night says the men’s injuries could have been prevented had police stepped in. The attack by a group of local men left Cook Islands News employee Zeb Autaua with two black eyes and a broken jaw. His friend, a […]
Tasker: public 'should take heart'
Thursday 23 August 2012 | Published in National
Former Cook Islands police commissioner Pat Tasker believes the public should ”take some heart“ that the police administration are conducting thorough investigations into their staff’s misdemeanours. Tasker, commissioner from 2007 to 2009, comments that while the recent instances of dishonesty and drug use are ”totally unacceptable“, the fact investigations are being done and police officers […]
3 JPs deal with criminal sentences
Thursday 23 August 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court yesterday was presided over by justices of the peace Tangi Taoro, Tauei Solomon and Mataira Ake, who passed the following judgments: Ngatapuna Rata – faces 13 charges, including burglary. Counsel Norman George asked for a probation report by Monday, and the case was adjourned until August 29 for sentencing by the chief […]
Man described as a 'monster'
Thursday 23 August 2012 | Published in Crime
High Court on August 16 was presided over by justice of the peace Tupe Short, who passed the following judgments: Teinakore Tanga – Pleaded guilty to assaulting a female. On June 23 police were called to a house in Arorangi after the defendant threw a hammer at the victim, his mother. The victim dodged the […]
Cold snap
Thursday 23 August 2012 | Published in Local
The cold weather has continued this week, mostly thanks to a cold front that has moved across to the Cook Islands from New Zealand. Maara Vaiimene, operations manager at the Meteorological Service, says the cold weather was due to the culmination of three weather systems – a cold front moving from the eastwards from New […]
Progress for all to see at Muri
Wednesday 22 August 2012 | Published in Environment
A progress board to chart the work underway to upgrade all residential septic systems in the Muri and Avana areas was unveiled yesterday. The colourful board placed on the front-wall of the Muri meeting house is aimed at encouraging the local community to keep track of progress on WATSAN’s work to upgrade septic systems at […]
Police have Okotai's backing
Wednesday 22 August 2012 | Published in Local
Pearl farmer Temu Okotai is emphasising the police force has his full support after a previous article suggested otherwise. Last Saturday’s edition of the Cook Islands News ran a story about an angry Okotai’s lack of faith in the police after a two-week delay saw him unable to reclaim 500 pearls that were stolen by […]
Solomons PM opts out
Wednesday 22 August 2012 | Published in Local
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo will not attend the Forum next week, reports the Solomon Star. This was because of his state visit to Canberra, Australia, this week plus he had decided to concentrate on domestic issues at home. It was reported earlier that some ministers planned to topple him in the upcoming […]
'Police driving away tourists'
Wednesday 22 August 2012 | Published in Local
Restaurant owner Chris Mussell has been working within the Cook Islands tourism industry for 35 years now and believes the behaviour of the police force is having a negative effect on the industry. Waterline Bar and Grill owners Chris and his wife Akisi are currently negotiating the return of their safe and over $20,000 which […]
Raiders NRL pathway announced
Wednesday 22 August 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) is set to benefit from a former international player who will head the country’s new development programme from Australia. Former Cook Islands Residents player Ezra Howie has moved into a coaching capacity and has taken control of the Canberra Raiders’ under-16 development team for the last two years. Howie will […]
Wharekura sings for family
Wednesday 22 August 2012 | Published in National
The Pacific principle of family looking out for each other has seen one of New Zealand’s best entertainers come to perform tonight. Fresh from performing at a festival in Samoa, Leon Wharekura is on the island for a fifth time, though it is his first in a fundraising capacity. The entertainer is performing at the […]
Lessons in life in Rarotonga
Wednesday 22 August 2012 | Published in National
American media agency Huffington Post recently published a story penned by writer Alex Emmons about a close encounter with devastation he experienced in Rarotonga. The story was one of a series of ”stories of seeking, confusion and discovery“ surrounding the issue of spirituality. Since 1998 I have cried exactly four times: 1) the first night […]
Breast screening services improve with new radiography equipment
Wednesday 22 August 2012 | Published in National
Mammography breast screening is well underway at Rarotonga Hospital, with busy clinics running at present. Australian radiographers Janine O’Neill and Sheila Douglas are screening patients this week, alongside a local team from the hospital. Both O’Neill and Douglas praised the new digital radiography equipment that was recently installed at Rarotonga Hospital, saying it has improved […]
Manukau hosts Pa Ariki
Wednesday 22 August 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands staff from Counties Manukau (Bernard Tairea, Nora Mateariki, Stefan Mateariki) and honorary Cook Islanders Annette Cooper and Saiselu Faaitiiti hosted a lunch and provided entertainment to end the week of celebrations for the Cook Islands Language Week. The Counties Manukau staff came together for a Cook Islands turou (welcome), and welcomed a very […]
Akono te mango: Protect our sharks
Wednesday 22 August 2012 | Published in National
AKONO TE MANGO: This is the plea Miss Cook Islands Teuira Napa is making to her people. Napa has joined the movement of local people supporting the creation of a shark sanctuary, which will effectively ban shark finning in Cook Islands waters. Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative (PICI) got the ball rolling last year, and the […]
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