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'Disappointed'
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in Crime
A panel of justices of the peace said it was ”disappointed“ to see a local man back in court after a four year hiatus from crime. Rangi Tuaru appeared in the High Court yesterday in front of JPs John Kenning, John Whitta and Georgina Keenan-Williams for receiving a stolen bottle of gin. ”We want to […]
Nappies reusable
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in Environment
New mothers are in for a boost after the CITC pharmacy donated 100 reusable nappies, brochures and cloth wipes to voluntary group Hospital Comforts. The voluntary organisation visits hospitals and creates baby packs for new mothers. The donation will ensure one cloth nappy, brochure and wipe in each new pack. Reusable nappies are made of […]
Economic ministers agree on sustainable development
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in Environment
The 16th Forum Economic Ministers’ Meeting (FEMM) concluded yesterday in Tarawa, Kiribati. At the conclusion of the meeting, the economic ministers present – including the Cook Islands’ own Mark Brown – released the Forum Economic Action Plan 2012. The 16th FEMM focused on key economic issues of importance to the region including the implementation of […]
By-election protest
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Party candidate Teariki Matenga has filed a petition protesting the win of his sister and political rival Selina Napa. Napa was named member of parliament for Titikaveka after a by-election, which landed her with 297 votes to Matenga’s 283. Independent candidate Teava Iro polled 104 votes. At 4pm on Tuesday, Matenga filed a […]
Prison for girl aged seventeen
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in Local
A teenage girl has been sent to prison for committing five burglaries. Seventeen-year-old Witamahame Metuakore was sentenced by three justices of the peace – John Kenning, John Whitta and Georgina Keenan-Williams – in the High Court yesterday. Two of the burglaries committed were on the same house in Arorangi on June 27 and 29, which […]
Demos call for commerce commission
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in Local
The opposition believes the best way to regulate the price of imports is not to hand out another shipping licence but to re-instate the dormant commerce commission. Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen says his party wants to be proactive about making the Cook Islands an easier place to do business, ”rather than sitting and tapping our […]
'Stupid' not to attend arts festival
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Arts Council is exceedingly disappointed that no Cook Islands contingent is representing the country at Honiara’s Festival of Pacific Arts. Chairman Mike Tavioni says it is ”stupid“ that the Cook Islands failed to send a delegation, and believes there was ”no bloody excuse“ for it. The Ministry of Cultural Development has said […]
Tinned tuna at school lunches
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in National
For cabinet ministers and Rarotonga students alike, tinned tuna was on yesterday’s lunch menu. Those children who participated in a nationwide contest to design the ‘Cook Islands Golden Tuna’ label that will adorn cans of Cook Islands tinned tuna received free samples of Starkist tuna – lunch packs and tuna tins – from minister of […]
Sisters join brother's discovery mission
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in National
A chance to understand what life was like in the Cook Islands for the late Arthur Beren is why two of his daughters – accompanied by ‘war baby’ half-brother, also Arthur Beren – are in the country. Reba Burns and JoAnn Beren were excited about seeing where their father, who was an NCO in the […]
Fish footage wows crowd
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in National
A group of 25 people are among the fortunate few worldwide who have seen what life is like on the deep reefs of Rarotonga. Fresh from another deep reef dive, marine researchers Richard Pyle and Brian Bowen gave a presentation to a packed MBA Room at the University of the South Pacific on Tuesday night. […]
Prison for careless driver
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in National
Two men were sentenced for careless driving causing injury by Justice Hugh Williams in the High Court last Thursday. Vainerii Akaapa was sentenced to four months in prison followed by 12 months of probation service for his careless driving which caused injury. He was disqualified from holding a drivers licence for two years. John Junior […]
Key witness changes tune
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in National
A theft charge was thrown out of the High Court yesterday after Crown’s key witness changed his story. Jason Arioka was in court for stealing property from a tourist’s scooter – which he denied – however justices of the peace John Kenning, John Whitta and Georgina Keenan-Williams dismissed the charge. Crown prosecutor Tuaine Manavaroa said […]
Rarotonga flight diverted
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in National
An Air New Zealand flight from Rarotonga was diverted to Wellington yesterday morning after heavy fog meant the plane could not land in Auckland. Air New Zealand local manager David Bridge confirmed that NZ749 was diverted to the capital after Auckland Airport was closed due to fog. ”The flight refuelled in Wellington then was able […]
Peters keeps ties strong
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in National
He is known in New Zealand for his infamous lines and unashamed nature in parliament, but New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is ensuring he preserves the special relationship both he and the country have with the Cook Islands. Peters was in Rarotonga this week getting updates on issues concerning aid, foreign affairs and issues […]
Voyagers gather for culture, arts, harmony
Tuesday 3 July 2012 | Published in National
The Pacific Voyagers and the Cook Islands’ voyagers aboard Marumaru Atua arrived in Honiara at the weekend. They sailed from Vanuatu in time to make the Festival of Pacific Arts, which officially started on Sunday. The festival encompasses over 3000 artists and cultural practitioners from all over the Pacific, who are gathering to celebrate their […]
NZ gives $9.5m to education over 3 years
Tuesday 3 July 2012 | Published in National
For over 25 years the New Zealand Government has provided support to the Cook Islands education sector and today an arrangement for the next three years will be confirmed at a small gathering at Ngatipa. Secretary of education Sharyn Paio, school principals, staff of the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders will be present to […]
New magazine for Titikaveka College
Tuesday 3 July 2012 | Published in National
Titikaveka College will be producing a school magazine this year, after a break of many years since the last publication. The students themselves will be producing the magazine, thanks to an upgrade to the computer system in the school’s computer lab. The information communication technology classes will now include a variety of multimedia programmes, including […]
Auckland mayor leads delegation to Cooks
Tuesday 3 July 2012 | Published in National
Auckland mayor Len Brown and a group of Auckland businesspeople arrive in Rarotonga next Monday. Delegates will include business executives from the fields of education, infrastructure and food and beverage – sectors which make up 23 percent of the Auckland economy and are listed as priorities in Auckland Council’s Economic Development Strategy. Brown and his […]
'Paravets' proposed for Pacific animals
Tuesday 3 July 2012 | Published in National
The chronic shortage of veterinarians in the Pacific Islands may be solved with the training of paravets, the animal world’s equivalent to paramedics. Maintaining healthy livestock and livestock products is an ongoing challenge in Pacific Islands countries and territories (PICTs). The Paravet Project, administered by SPC’s regional animal health service, was designed in response to […]
Cooks not ready for cybercrime
Tuesday 3 July 2012 | Published in National
The Cooks are vulnerable to the rising threat of cybercrime, with no legislation in place to stop it. Cybercrime is a global problem affecting all countries that have access to mobile phones and internet technology. Areas of concern include child pornography, cyber-bullying and the theft of money by stealing bank account numbers and credit card […]
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