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Cop's youth helps her escape jail term
Wednesday 15 August 2012 | Published in National
Former police officer Davinia Webb escaped prison for stealing money from a crime scene partly due to her young age. Webb stole US$5220 and NZ$220 – altogether with the value of about NZ$9000 – from the Bonny crime scene on January 4. She admitted her guilt in a police interview on June 12 and resigned […]
Penhryn mayor and PM meet to discuss issue
Wednesday 15 August 2012 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna met with the Tongareva Mayor Tini Ford yesterday morning to listen to the concerns of those who chose not to travel home at the weekend, and to open the door to constructive discussion. Puna said ‘side-line critics’ have not understood the circumstances at the time and it was important that he […]
Mayor may protest at Forum
Wednesday 15 August 2012 | Published in Local
Penrhyn mayor Tini Ford is planning a protest if the shipping situation is not solved before the beginning of the Pacific Leaders Forum. For the second year running, the island has been asked to forego either cargo or people and on Saturday the group, spearheaded by Tongareva member of parliament Wilkie Rasmussen, decided to boycott […]
Police thief apologises
Wednesday 15 August 2012 | Published in Local
The former police officer who stole around $9000 from a crime scene wrote a letter of apology to her boss, asking his forgiveness. In a letter to police commissioner Maara Tetava, which was presented as mitigating circumstances at her trial on June 20, Davinia Webb wrote: ”I, Davinia Webb, humbly and with great shame am […]
Clinton's visit 'not' confirmed
Wednesday 15 August 2012 | Published in Local
Contrary to an off-the-cuff remark uttered by Prime Minister Henry Puna this week, United States secretary of state Hillary Clinton has not yet confirmed her intent to attend this month’s Pacific Islands Forum. Cook Islands Television incorrectly reported on Monday night that the prime minister let slip during a ceremony at the climate change office […]
USP launches new publishing arm
Wednesday 15 August 2012 | Published in National
The new publishing arm of the University of the South Pacific – USP Press – was launched recently with the release of five new books. Two of the books – Ancestry, by Albert Wendt and Mystery Islands by Tom Koppel – were winners of the USP press prizes awarded last year following an international competition. […]
'Cultural crisis for Kia Orana people?'
Wednesday 15 August 2012 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna’s mugshot features this month on the cover of Islands Business, a regional publication that highlights current affairs and is distributed throughout 22 island countries. The cover story, written by Cook Islander Lisa Williams-Lahari, explores the cultural crisis the Cook Islands is undergoing. The country is in the regional spotlight, as it […]
Birthing stool donated
Wednesday 15 August 2012 | Published in National
It may look more like an art work than a piece of medical equipment, but the birthing stool that was recently donated to Rarotonga Hospital has only practical purposes. Deon Rossouw, one of the duo that makes up local business Rima Toa Ltd, originally made the birthing stool for his wife. As it turned out […]
Police officer takes $5k from crime scene
Tuesday 14 August 2012 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands police officer has been charged and sentenced for stealing a large sum of money from a crime scene. Davina Webb, a police officer since 2007, stole $5,000 from the crime scene of yacht Bonny. She was sentenced to one year of community service and one year of probation, after paying back the […]
Smith leads Makos
Tuesday 14 August 2012 | Published in National
It has been a sweet couple of weeks for Cook Islands hooker Francis Smith. After scoring a brace in Tasman’s 29-5 pre-season victory over 2011 titleholders Canterbury, he helped the Leon McDonald-coached side defeat Otago 42-22 at Forsyth Barr on Sunday. The Cook Islands hooker was at his hulking best in the mud at the […]
Risk officer to be appointed
Tuesday 14 August 2012 | Published in National
Should a cyclone or tsunami hit the Cooks we will be in safe hands, as the prime minister’s office is currently holding interviews to appoint a disaster risk management officer. The planning and advisory officer will make sure all Cook Islands Government agencies’ emergency plans and regulations are efficient and current, and that they will […]
CI tourism seeks help
Tuesday 14 August 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands Tourism is seeking expressions of interest from those wanting to help showcase the Cooks to a group of visiting tourism managers. Tourism has invited 10 Australian product and marketing managers to the Cooks between November 17 and 23. The trip will be educational, allowing the corporation to showcase the best of Cook Islands’ […]
Fellowship position available
Tuesday 14 August 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands conservationists can now apply for a fellowship position in New York at an environmental organisation with a focus on islands. The Global Island Partnership (GLISPA) assists islands in addressing one of the world’s greatest challenges – to conserve and sustainably use invaluable island natural resources that support people, cultures and livelihoods. Earth’s 175,000 […]
Celebrating Cook Islands youth
Tuesday 14 August 2012 | Published in National
Half the world’s population is under 25 years of age. Specific figures are not available for the Cook Islands, but last year’s census confirms that just under half the local population is under 44 years of age. This week, that section of the population has reason to celebrate (other than the myriad perks of youthfulness) […]
Student teachers visit Atiu
Tuesday 14 August 2012 | Published in National
Six Australian RMIT University students recently completed a four week trip of a lifetime, visiting the small but beautiful island of Atiu. This is the fourth year that RMIT University students have visited Atiu. The group spent a month establishing themselves in the community, getting to know the locals and experiencing life in the Cook […]
Shortage worries Trades Training Centre
Tuesday 14 August 2012 | Published in National
A lack of short-term specialist trainers is leaving the Cook Islands Trades Training Centre (CITTC) clutching at straws ahead of its second outer-islands training course of the year in September. After a short three-week course earlier in the year, next month’s eight-week course is looking to provide 10 outer islands students from throughout the northern […]
Fisheries office set to expand
Tuesday 14 August 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Government is very close to setting up a fisheries office in American Samoa, but still needs funding. The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has confirmed it has been investigating setting up an office in American Samoa, as part of its strategy to improve monitoring, surveillance and control over Cook Islands fishing vessels […]
Southern Reef makes debut
Tuesday 14 August 2012 | Published in National
The MV Southern Reef dwarfed all other yachts and boats at the Avatiu port when it arrived on Sunday on its maiden voyage to Rarotonga. Having left New Zealand late last month, the ship arrived on the island via Tahiti on Sunday before leaving again yesterday afternoon. It operates under Tai Moana Ltd, a consortium […]
Ministry of Justice rebranded
Tuesday 14 August 2012 | Published in Crime
The Ministry of Justice has been renamed. Yesterday Prime Minister Henry Puna and Justice Minister Teariki Heather approved the use of a Cook Islands Maori name for the Ministry of Justice. The new name is Te Tango Tutara o te Ture. According to Puna the name ”conveys accurately the responsibilities of the Ministry as well […]
Man charged after smash
Tuesday 14 August 2012 | Published in Crime
A man has been charged with drink driving after crashing his car on the Nikao back road on Sunday afternoon. The man, in his late twenties, crashed his black Commodore pick-up truck into a power pole opposite Manea Foods at the back of the airport. Neither he nor his passenger were hurt. Police have charged […]
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