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In short supply
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in Local
People looking for wheelchairs in an emergency could be out of luck because of a lack of them at Rarotonga Hospital. While the hospital still has a few wheelchairs for use, a lack of emergency-allocated chairs means that the hospital would be unable to cope if there was a sudden demand for them. Director of […]
Awards cap big week for NCI
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
It has been a week of firsts for Netball Cook Islands. First of all there was the inaugural National Age Group Championships held at the Telecom Sports Arena (TSA) on Monday and Tuesday of this week. The competition doubled as a selection tournament for another first – an international invitational tournament later this year that […]
Markets galore for Te Maeva Nui
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
A week-long market in honour of Te Maeva Nui will be held at the Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD) grounds next week. The Trade Day markets will run from 10am until 2pm Monday to Friday next week at the National Auditorium at Tupapa. The markets are held each year and are traditionally focused on produce […]
Fire behind cinema yesterday
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
Two fire engines were called to a fire behind the Empire Cinema yesterday morning. The fire service was called to the blaze at 8.15am, which was caused by burning rubbish. It took half an hour to put out. The man who lit the fire called the fire brigade when he realised the blaze was getting […]
Kwai leaves for northern group
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands-registered cargo trading vessel Kwai is leaving Avatiu Harbour today to start its Pukapuka trading route journey. The ship will take about nine days to reach Pukapuka, stopping to drop off supplies in Palmerston and Nassau on the way. Kwai has been loaded with fuel, propane gas, one vehicle, freezers, building materials and food […]
Te Maeva Nui sponsors needed
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
The Business Trade and Investments Board (BTIB) is calling for urgent sponsorship for Te Maeva Nui, which starts today. The annual national cultural event runs until August 6, and the Business, Trade and Investments Board (BTIB) said there is still time for businesses to jump on the sponsorship bandwagon. All money collected from sponsors is […]
Concentrate on local crime
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
A disgruntled hotelier believes the government should be getting experts in to investigate local crime, not cybercrime. The man, who runs local accommodation but declined to be named, believes it is ”ridiculous“ that two international cybercrime experts came to advise the government last week. ”Cybercrime is hardly relevant here, but there is an obvious need […]
Kids need internet guidance
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
A visiting cybercrime expert says children must be educated to become responsible internet users. Professor Dr Marco Gercke, a legal expert from the United Nations International Telecommunications Union, says parents often leave children to their own devices on the internet, believing the kids know more than them. ”But just as you wouldn’t give your young […]
Gospel Day correction
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
Rarotonga Gospel Day – not National Gospel Day – was celebrated yesterday. The latter is celebrated on October 26. While there used to be a public holiday to celebrate Rarotonga Gospel Day, this has been cancelled by an Act of Parliament to make way for Ariki Day instead. Yesterday the island’s Christian churches held commemorative […]
Telecom can track down stolen laptops
Thursday 26 July 2012 | Published in National
Telecom is willing to track down stolen laptops if police provide the software needed. Cybercrime expert Professor Marco Gercke was in Rarotonga last week to advise the government on the best way to implement cybercrime legislation. He also met with Telecom’s chief technology officer Rob McFadzien to discuss the possibility of using telecommunications technology to […]
'No blame' in boating accident
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
The investigation into the boating accident on July 14 that has left Captain Moko’s Charters without a fishing boat has been closed by Cook Islands Police. The accident occurred during an early morning fishing charter aboard vessel Tangaroa-Jillymae, skippered by Blair Wilson. Three anglers were also aboard. The seven-metre fishing boat was hit by a […]
By-catch dumping on the rise, says fisherman
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
A local commercial fisherman believes the level of fish by-catch dumping is escalating in Cook Islands waters. The man, who posted a concerned comment on Te Ipukarea Society’s Facebook page, said one of his biggest concerns is the ”blatant“ dumping of fish, which he said is an escalating problem due to the increased vessel licences […]
Cooks have 800 percent harsher drug sentences
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands has an 800 percent harsher maximum sentence for possession of cannabis than New Zealand, the court was told during the Operation Eagle trial. Last Friday Giovanni Marsters was sentenced to six years in prison for importing and conspiring to import cannabis into the Cook Islands. He also received a concurrent two year […]
CISNOC special meeting
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in Local
A special general meeting of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has been called for July 31 to ensure the positions of president, two vice-presidents and the assistant secretary general are filled. There was to be an annual general meeting held last night at the AOG Church in Takuvaine, but the notification […]
Toa one step closer
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in Local
Toa Petroleum has begun constructing its office but is still awaiting clearance to construct the remainder of its depot at Nikao. The Rarotonga Environment Authority has directed that a peer review of the company’s environmental management plan be undertaken. For story, see p10. 12072406 PHOTO HARVIE ALLISON
Churches celebrate National Gospel Day today
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in Local
Island churches are celebrating National Gospel Day today. Christianity has now been in the Cook Islands for 189 years. Missionaries introduced Christianity to the islands on July 25, 1825. In previous years this auspicious date has been celebrated with a public holiday, but this year’s holiday has been moved to October to accommodate Ariki Day. […]
Clinton may visit Cooks next month
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in Local
United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is reportedly considering a visit to the Cook Islands next month. Locally-based Pacific Islands Forum logistical co-ordinator Jaewynn McKay says Clinton is ”considering a visit to the Cooks during the Forum, but nothing has been confirmed at this stage“. American news agency The Huffington Post ran a story […]
Golden Oldies festival running here next year
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
Fun, friendship and a little bit of sport will highlight the Golden Oldies Mini Tournament to be held in the Cook Islands next year. The tournament, which will run from 13-17 May, features two days of matches spread between ‘rest’ days that will no doubt involve socialising, having fun and exploring Rarotonga before the final […]
Business trainers back for another round
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
Businesses participating in the Pacific Business Mentoring Programme are getting a fresh perspective and another round of advice this week. Trainers Lorraine George and Robyn Putt are back for a third round of training, which they are conducting with businesses that have registered and been previously mentored. The training week is held every six months. […]
Police change tack
Wednesday 25 July 2012 | Published in National
Ryann Daniel Kelly pleaded guilty by letter to an excess breath alcohol charge, rather than pleading guilty to causing a crash while driving with excess blood alcohol, as was reported in yesterday’s newspaper. The charge was correctly reported from last Thursday’s High Court session, but police have now told Kelly it was the other driver […]
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