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Protect your computer against hackers
Thursday 19 July 2012 | Published in National
At a recent cybercrime meeting, a visiting expert gave his tips on how the everyday internet user can protect their details from the rising threat of cybercrime. Professor Marco Gercke, from the UN’s International Telecommunications Union, gave around 20 people who attended the meeting at New Hope Church on Tuesday advice on keeping personal information […]
Matariki FM defends 'unprofessional' presenter
Thursday 19 July 2012 | Published in National
A Cook Islands radio station is defending the actions of a health presenter who allegedly trivialised prostate cancer on air. Health presenter Rangi Aitu was joined on Cook Islands Radio’s health awareness programme by radio announcer Paara Pitomaki and George George, who joined the conversation by telephone. A typed letter from an anonymous source sent […]
Public meeting on prostate education
Thursday 19 July 2012 | Published in National
A public meeting is being held at the Sinai Hall tonight to discuss prostate cancer and other issues relating to prostate issues. After listening to the sessions on prostate at the recently-completed annual health conference, the Cook Islands Prostate Foundation is ensuring the message will be heard through the community. Doctor Joe Williams will be […]
'Show self-discipline' says JP
Thursday 19 July 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court last Thursday was presided over by justice of the peace John Kenning, who passed the following judgments: Teinakore Tanga – was in court for assaulting his mother. Kenning noted last time the defendant appeared in court two weeks ago he entered a not guilty plea to this charge and was released on […]
Astounded by Lagoon Day
Thursday 19 July 2012 | Published in Environment
This opinion piece by secondary student Dean Tangata was written and submitted as a letter to the editor. I am a Nukutere College student and I attended the Lagoon Day on Tuesday July 17 and I was astounded at what I discovered. Did you know that the Arorangi waste facilities landfill was designed to last […]
Lagoon Day a great success
Thursday 19 July 2012 | Published in Environment
Lagoon Day co-ordinator June Hosking has hailed another successful two-day event. Over 700 students from 14 schools in Rarotonga attended the environmental education workshop and while numbers were down on previous years, the feedback from the surveys at the event has been positive. The bad weather that postponed the event from Thursday and Friday to […]
Expo showcases career choices
Thursday 19 July 2012 | Published in Local
Helping students make informed career decisions now for a bright future is one of the key focuses of today’s annual Careers Expo. The future-focused expo runs all day at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao. More than 30 exhibitors made up of local businesses, government ministries and overseas tertiary providers are taking part in the […]
Laws need updating to fight cybercrime
Thursday 19 July 2012 | Published in Local
Two experts are in the Cooks to advise the Cook Islands Government on how to legislate against the rising threat of cybercrime. The United Nations sent two people from its specialised agency responsible for information and communications technology, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), to discuss possible criminal legislation with the government. Cybercrime is a global […]
More police patrols on roads
Thursday 19 July 2012 | Published in Local
Police are increasing their presence on Rarotonga’s roads in the lead up to Te Maeva Nui and the Pacific Leaders Forum. ”The general public can expect to see an increased presence of the police with checkpoints on our roads on a daily basis, 24/7, commencing this week,“ says Inspector Terry Patia. More police will be […]
Disease-resistant taro being bred
Thursday 19 July 2012 | Published in National
Taro plants have been engineered by cross-breeding to be high-yield and resistant to disease. After taro leaf blight destroyed Samoa’s taro crop in 1993, the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) set up CePaCT, a special research centre for Pacific crops and trees. They were tasked to develop a solution to taro disease. Alongside the […]
Australians taste Cook Islands cuisine
Thursday 19 July 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands features on primetime Australian television tonight. Chef, restaurateur and television host Peter Kuruvita will continue sharing with Australians the culinary curiosities of Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Atiu tonight, on the tenth episode of series ‘Island Feast’. The series comprises 10 episodes and features Peter’s culinary journey through the Philippines, Indonesia, Vanuatu and the […]
Direct link to Hawaii is possible
Wednesday 18 July 2012 | Published in Local
Hawaiian Airlines’ renewed expansion into the Pacific is an ‘interesting’ development, according to the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation. The airline has announced it will fly three times a week from Auckland to Honolulu from March next year. Tourism’s director of sales and marketing Karla Eggelton says the corporation holds regular dialogue with airline operators to […]
New Punanga Nui committee announced
Wednesday 18 July 2012 | Published in Local
Associate Minister of Agriculture Kiriau Turepu is hoping for more community involvement after confirming the committee that will oversee the Punanga Nui Market. As announced in last week’s Cook Islands News, CISNOC secretary general Rosie Blake has been given the role of chairperson, while Sam Crocombe, Tony Armstrong, Teariki Bucklet, Maara Peraua, Mii Quarter and […]
It's another Rippa!
Wednesday 18 July 2012 | Published in Local
More than 600 boys and girls from Rarotonga primary schools will be hitting the field today for the annual CINews Rippa Rugby tournament at Raemaru Park. Story, back page. 12071735
Kids learn importance of reefs
Wednesday 18 July 2012 | Published in National
Tanks displaying what lies beneath the waters of Rarotonga captivated the minds of children on the second day of the annual conservation event, Lagoon Day. Those young and young at heart made their way to the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) site on the beach next to Edgewater Resort to discover the effects of various […]
Future options presented to students
Wednesday 18 July 2012 | Published in National
Making a decision on where to study in New Zealand just got a bit harder for students from the outer islands. Students from Mauke, Mitiaro and Mangaia were introduced to university representatives from Unitec, the University of Waikato and AUT University at an open evening on Sunday night. Unitec representative Sam Palisi said personal experience […]
Paddy Walker makes her mark
Wednesday 18 July 2012 | Published in National
At the recent ‘Making Their Mark Awards’ morning held at St Cuthbert’s College, Auckland, Paddy Walker was named as the 2012 recipient of the prestigious Old Girls’ Honours Award. Although Paddy was not able to attend (she was apparently swimming in the lagoon at the very time of the award), she was represented by her […]
Money doesn't make culture survive
Wednesday 18 July 2012 | Published in National
Dear Editor, I wanted to comment about the views expressed regarding the absence of a Cook Islands delegation at the Pacific Festival of Arts in Solomon Islands. I do agree that artists and crafts people should attend the festival and the country would have been better represented. But the real question is who should pay […]
A level playing field wanted
Wednesday 18 July 2012 | Published in National
”Government regulations and competition go hand in hand,“ a smoke signaller writes. ”To improve competition in the marketplace the government must be in a position to provide the right conditions so that all players such as wholesalers, retailers and consumers are given a fair and open playing field in order to carry out their business. […]
By-election fight goes to court
Wednesday 18 July 2012 | Published in Crime
A High Court hearing has been set for August 2 for the Titikaveka by-election dispute between Teariki Matenga and Selina Napa. Cook Islands Party candidate Teariki Matenga filed a petition 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 […]
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